Window Repairs

Part 3 - The Curtains & Tracks
 

The curtain is just as important as the window itself. In the '60's there were 5 parts to the curtain assembly as installed at the factory.

  1. The Curtain Track - a C shaped piece of aluminum at the top of the window opening
  2. The plastic Track Sliders
  3. The curtain track snaps
  4. The bottom retainer snaps and cord
  5. The curtain itself

In the above image the "C" track is at the top with the Sliders in it.  Both of these were made by Kirsch. The snaps at either end of the track mate with snaps on the curtain holds the ends in place. The snaps at the bottom secure the hold back cord that keeps the curtains up against the curvature of the sides.

 

The sliders were made by Kirsch, and some older Airstream dealers still have a supply. They break frequently, but I have developed a quick permanent repair. Click on the image above for a "how to".  Vintage Trailer Supply aslo has some modern replacements that work.

These lined small-pleat curtains were made by Krista following a pattern. All the snaps shown earlier are hidden from view. The bottom tieback and snaps are hidden under the curtain bottom, and the vinyl cord tieback goes though small loops sewn into the bottom of the curtain.

At the bottom of the window you can see the hold back cord used to keep the curtain back against the curvature of the sides of the walls. Compare this to the image at the top of the page. We built replacements using nylon clothesline cord and snaps from the hardware store.

 

Lastly we will talk about window screens (Coming Soon)
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