The original aluminum jalousie windows cleaned up well with a fine (0000) steel wool and some brasso metal polish. I used 3/16" diameter, 1/2" deep rivets on the side jalousies. I used 1" butyl tape around the perimeter where the window meets the body, and I added a loop of butyl around each rivet.
Replacing the infamous front window was, of course, much harder than expected. After hearing a mix of reviews, I decided to put the lock strip on the exterior.
Ratchet straps were a huge help in flexing the window to get the curve established. I had to sacrifice the straps and cut them after the window was fully seeded, but it was definitely worth it.
I replaced the black trim at the bottom of the body, the white trim around the door, re-polished the aluminum belly band, replaced the running lights, etc.
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