In a message dated 12/29/2002 12:05:01 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> I have found that the start and finish of the rope ends should be long, and
> should be both at the bottom center of the window.  This is where 
> everything
> should be coated with lots of soapy water... rope included.  I use a soap
> that is similiar to a saddle soap.
> 

       I use a liberal coating of Krown rustproofing oil on the rubber and 
metal edge where the rubber sits.  Helps prevent rusting beneath the seal and 
allows easy installation of the window.  I've never had a problem with window 
coming loose, falling out and I do not use the locking strip in the groove.  
You will find that the side sliding windows are so tight that it's a major 
PITA to remove & reinstall them.  I usually end up using new rubbers on these 
as most times the originals have been compromised in some fashion in the 
removal process or reinstall process.

Happy Holidays�

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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