Window latch needed

[flylo]

I'm looking for a prewar window latch,the kind that toggles the bottom of the window out a couple inches.I know this isn't the "for sale" forum,but this gets a lot more looks,Thanks!Eric

[Robert Lees]

Re: Window latch needed

Eric:
I wish you luck in your search, but you might have a better chance of making one under "owner-produced parts" rules. It's a simple folded, riveted pair of steel pieces....I can provide dimensions if required.

Rob

[mulwyk]

Re: Window latch needed

Rob:
I'd like to see those dimensions. As I understand it, there are three window designs: the non opening design (which I have), the two piece slideing window, and the bottom opening.

I'd like to have windows that I can open, so my question is this: can I use the slideing or bottom opening design on my BC12-D? Is there a STC for this conversion?

Bob Gustafson

[flylo]

Re: Window latch needed

Rob,If you have dimensions that would be great!I'll try bending one up.Thanks!

[Forrest Barber]

Re: Window latch needed

I am out of spares, got some on window-doors complete cannot separate. I would make one .... sorry Forrest

[Robert Lees]

Re: Window latch needed

I've taken some dimensions...next week I hope to be able to post them in some sensible format, along with photos.

The part that attaches to the door is welded...although I am sure an adaptation could be bolted, in a similar way to the part that attaches to the window.

Bob: if you have post-war doors (i.e. of spot-welded aluminium construction), these are not conducive to hinge-type windows. Might be better to consider sliding windows. I know not of any STC, more likely you would be better adapting the fixed glazing to sliding windows, using the existing sliding window design as "approved data".

Rob

[Forrest Barber]

Re: Window latch needed

hmmm like this one I bet...

[Robert Lees]

Re: Window latch needed

That's the one, Forrest...except it does not show the brackets that attach to the window & door.

Rob

[flylo]

Re: Window latch needed

Because of the kindness of a fellow T-crafter I have my latch.Thanks Glen. The nicest people in the world fly Taylorcrafts!