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SUNDBY
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What does this do?

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I'm installing the new windows and not sure what part from figure 23-4 in the IPC is for. It's a small retainer clip. I will be installing new interior panels from airtex. Is this retainer to hold the original interior panel and if so do I need it for the new airtex panels? Thanks for any insight into this extermely complex and mind perplexing problem. :?:
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Which IPC? Which model airplane? :wink:

But just guessing (after looking up all the IPC's)... that it's a late B-model. I believe it's a metal trim strip which finishes out the edge of the window/upholstery. Whether or not Airtex needs it or not should be addressed to those folks.... they know their product.. But I imagine they intend their interiors to utilize all factory attachments and trim.
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SUNDBY,
Have you looked at the interion panels by Selkirk Aviation? Very nice fiberglas and easy to keep clean. They advertise in our publications.
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Sundby,
Here are a couple of pictures from my '52. Mine has two frames: the top secures the headliner and the bottom/forward has a "U" channel to secure the side panel. What I did not find in the IPC was the retainer clips for the headliner bows as you can see in the top right picture.
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Post by SUNDBY »

Gary, thanks for the photos. That is the same clip i am talking about, however mine was installed below the window, forward and obviously not a clip for the headliner bows. (because of the location). The saga continues!
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Gary, ... is that a RED ... John Deere loader? :lol:
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Now George, you should know that no self respecting guy is going to have a RED John Deere loader. :lol: It's gotta be Yeller & Green---John Deere Yeller & Green that is :roll:
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I need to make some curtains for them windows! :o
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