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Post by subwayaz on Mar 23, 2009 19:04:36 GMT -5
Yes I've mounted them before, but mine never seem to come out to my satisfaction. So I was wondering how others have done theirs on the past and maybe or orthers even can learn a better manner of installation. My method I remove the Sunshade from the Sprue place up against window it's designated for. Mark points with a Jewelers screwdriver. Set shade to the side and drill hole with small hand held drill where marks were left. Place drop of CA on the end of Sunshade points and push in place. End result is a droopy shade or uneven holes causing a slant to the shade. If anyone has a more reliable method than this please share it. Thanks Southern Pacific Lives  |
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Post by Randy Earle on Mar 23, 2009 19:19:33 GMT -5
A-Line (proto power west) makes brass sunshades with tabs that mount in drilled holes. I see them on Evilbay all the time.
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Post by sarge on Mar 23, 2009 20:59:20 GMT -5
I like the A-Line ones myself. They are easy to install and durable. I break the plastic one off all the time.
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Post by ricnok on Mar 24, 2009 6:42:51 GMT -5
What I do is use a straight grab and drill a couple holes just under where I want the sunshade and just a hair wider or narrower than the grab so that it is a snug friction fit. Glue the sunshade on top of the closed end of the grab and insert the metal prongs into the holes. Adjust as necessary and you don't have to glue them in yet if you pack the locos away.
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Post by wvsecondary on Mar 24, 2009 7:05:28 GMT -5
I would also have to go with the A-Line sunshades. Easiest to instal and most durable for handling.
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Post by antlorch on Mar 24, 2009 10:49:24 GMT -5
Also Details West has a etched sunshade and bracket set that is new out,it is the same one Sunrise came out I believe.
The bracket is just like the Cannon bracket but brass.I glue the bracket(which has holes for the sunshade predrilled in them) on the cab first then take a #79 bit and drill through the existing hole in the bracket through the cab then install the sunshade.The taps should stick through the cab inside and just bend those up and the shade will stay in place.
This also makes the kinda adjustable(but I dont move them once they are installed)..
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Post by Randy Earle on Mar 24, 2009 11:38:53 GMT -5
I use a sewing machine needle in a pin vise.
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Post by mrlfan on Mar 25, 2009 1:37:01 GMT -5
I need to try those new Details West sunshades. Thinks for reminding me. Glenn
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Post by spike on Apr 22, 2009 22:02:38 GMT -5
The metal ones are good not only because of durability, but you can fold them in on trailing units.
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