How to minimize window rattle and wind noise?

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Gregg

Gregg

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The passenger window slides open horizontally like most.  My biggest issue is the window rattles.  The issue, from what I can tell, is that the window frame does not have any felt or rubber to minimize window movement on the vertical portion of the frame.  The glass will flex enough that it rattles in that frame area.  If I put my hand on the glass the rattle is eliminated.  The anti rattle clip is in-place but I have removed the screen anyways so that is not the issue.  I need someway to stabilize or cushion the glass in that area.  Automobiles have a gasket that goes completely around the window opening but seems like RV do not.  Any suggestions?  I do all of the driving but my passenger is complaining and want to keep her happy.  I suggested that she could drive, but that did not seem to be a valid solution.  ;D 
 
When I built my dune buggy, which used a curved Renault Dauphine windshield, I had a problem with windshield mounting. I didn't have a kit, I had a mouldering mess of a 40 year old kit car with no glass, didn't even know what I had, let alone what windshield I needed. after much research I ID'd my body and what windshield but I hadn't a clue what gasket to use. Then I found these people, YAY. Take a look at their products.

http://stores.restorationspecialties.com/glass-setting-channels/?sort=featured&page=2

Turned out I had a rather rare Bounty Hunter dune buggy. This is it a few month after finishing it, my adolescent is now in Med school, She's a bit of a gear head too!

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/295553.jpg

Bill
 
driftless shifter said:
When I built my dune buggy, which used a curved Renault Dauphine windshield, I had a problem with windshield mounting. I didn't have a kit, I had a mouldering mess of a 40 year old kit car with no glass, didn't even know what I had, let alone what windshield I needed. after much research I ID'd my body and what windshield but I hadn't a clue what gasket to use. Then I found these people, YAY. Take a look at their products.

http://stores.restorationspecialties.com/glass-setting-channels/?sort=featured&page=2

Turned out I had a rather rare Bounty Hunter dune buggy. This is it a few month after finishing it, my adolescent is now in Med school, She's a bit of a gear head too!

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/295553.jpg

Bill
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Good stuff Bill, and I'd want a daughter that was a gearhead! Of two sons, one got it, the other....well.

I see you're Dubless, and it may need to stay that way, but here's something to muse about (not mine): https://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/cto/5308345084.html
 
Gregg said:
The passenger window slides open horizontally like most.  My biggest issue is the window rattles.  The issue, from what I can tell, is that the window frame does not have any felt or rubber to minimize window movement on the vertical portion of the frame.  The glass will flex enough that it rattles in that frame area.  If I put my hand on the glass the rattle is eliminated.  The anti rattle clip is in-place but I have removed the screen anyways so that is not the issue.  I need someway to stabilize or cushion the glass in that area.  Automobiles have a gasket that goes completely around the window opening but seems like RV do not.  Any suggestions?  I do all of the driving but my passenger is complaining and want to keep her happy.  I suggested that she could drive, but that did not seem to be a valid solution.
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Gregg, I've experienced the same in our 1994 Suncruiser....lots of racket. Something you may consider is a product called "backer rod"...a foam product you can stuff in crevices to reduce noise, not to mention air infiltration. Here's an example: http://www.lowes.com/pd_127194-1410-C23H_0__?productId=3010567
 
Can you brush some of that plastic dip stuff (the stuff for plier handles) on the leading edge of the window to make sort of a bumper for it?
 
I googled this issue and saw a number of suggestions but nothing seemed to work for the posters.  The two suggestions here sound like workable solutions and may actually implement both.  I will have to measure the channel but noticed they make backer rod down to 1/4" which should help in wind noise and the dip should work on the side of the glass as a cushion.  I will close the window and use some painters tape to mark it so the black dip will only show when the window is open.

Both great ideas.  Thanks.
 
Gregg said:
I googled this issue and saw a number of suggestions but nothing seemed to work for the posters.  The two suggestions here sound like workable solutions and may actually implement both.  I will have to measure the channel but noticed they make backer rod down to 1/4" which should help in wind noise and the dip should work on the side of the glass as a cushion.  I will close the window and use some painters tape to mark it so the black dip will only show when the window is open.

Both great ideas.  Thanks.
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Gregg, here it is in a spray can. You may also be able to get it in a spay can at auto parts stores.  :eek:
 
driftless shifter said:
http://stores.restorationspecialties.com/glass-setting-channels/?sort=featured&page=2

Turned out I had a rather rare Bounty Hunter dune buggy. This is it a few month after finishing it, my adolescent is now in Med school, She's a bit of a gear head too!

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/295553.jpg

Bill
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I used to own a dune buggy myself years ago.  Never saw one like yours.  Someone in med school and a gear head.  Both admirable interests.

Definitely bookmarked the site for another project.
 
I used a one side adhesive gasket about 1/8" thick by 1/2"wide. Stuck it to theside of the chanel ,the window wedges in when closed.It stopped most of my rattle .
Bob
 
Gregg said:
I used to own a dune buggy myself years ago.  Never saw one like yours.  Someone in med school and a gear head.  Both admirable interests.

Definitely bookmarked the site for another project.
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If you think about it there are similarities between the two. You have to troubleshoot, then fix it, if you have to go in, cleanliness is critical, sometimes you may even replace parts. She's gonna be a human mechanic. Parts is parts?

The engine from my buggy is a bored out stroker with a bigger cam, full port and polish and dual two barrel carbs. Instead of a 1600cc making about 50 hp it is now 2300cc making about 180hp. I still have it and will find a good body down here in Texas for it, when the time is right.


Bill
 
driftless shifter said:
If you think about it there are similarities between the two. You have to troubleshoot, then fix it, if you have to go in, cleanliness is critical, sometimes you may even replace parts. She's gonna be a human mechanic. Parts is parts?

Bill
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Priceless!
 
Wanted to update that the rattling window issue was easily resolved by simply putting a 3/8" foam backer rod in the channel.  Pound on the window and no rattle at all.  Problem resolved.
 
driftless shifter said:
If you think about it there are similarities between the two. You have to troubleshoot, then fix it, if you have to go in, cleanliness is critical, sometimes you may even replace parts. She's gonna be a human mechanic. Parts is parts?

The engine from my buggy is a bored out stroker with a bigger cam, full port and polish and dual two barrel carbs. Instead of a 1600cc making about 50 hp it is now 2300cc making about 180hp. I still have it and will find a good body down here in Texas for it, when the time is right.


Bill
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Ya but a mechanic lives with his mistakes, a doctor has to bury her's.
 
fijidad said:
Gregg, I've experienced the same in our 1994 Suncruiser....lots of racket. Something you may consider is a product called "backer rod"...a foam product you can stuff in crevices to reduce noise, not to mention air infiltration. Here's an example: http://www.lowes.com/pd_127194-1410-C23H_0__?productId=3010567
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Wanted to chime in that this solution worked perfectly for me.  After dealing with rattling windows for almost two years I dropped these into my 2003 Fleetwood this week and the windows don't budge in the slightest.  On my first highway test, my windows were completely silent.

Thanks!
 
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