12-24-2020, 08:51 PM
MrE, To answer your queries, I went with the double pane windows (I believe they were called "model 1800". They cost a bit more, but provide better sound and heat/cold insulation factors. I bought them some time ago, so I don't remember the price exactly, but I seem to recall about $5000 for all 10 windows. They arrived in a very nifty deep coffin-looking box. They were beautifully packaged in foam slots with tons of foam. Not a scratch or crack anywhere on them. Of note, I changed the design of the windows to exactly what I wanted. In the four corners, I specified low T-bar style. This ensures I always have a shady window from whence to draw cooler air, via the roof-centred fantastic fan. The low T-bars also provide un-fettered viewing from the pilot and co-pilot seats. I believe the small openings also provide more security (too small for a man to crawl thru, even when open). I purposely went with "boring" unencumbered glass for all the other windows. My sight-lines within the salon and dining areas are now absolutely excellent (I dislike looking around seams/handles). It was a very big job and making that first cut was nerve-wracking, but I don't regret any aspect of the job. If curious, I cut out all 10 windows (perfect rectangles), measured 3 times, and then placed my order. I was able to easily repurpose the (longer) vertical aluminium framing into the (shorter) new vertical spaces (as shown in the pictures). Overall, a great upgrade for our Classics.
Pat & Wrenda
1983 Newell Classic, #8
38', 903 Cummins