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- 13 Jul 2022, 23:07
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: How do I convert panel van to have side windows
- Replies: 6
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How do I convert panel van to have side windows
Firstly, to all those that would come here just to tell me not to. Life’s too short to care about 40yr old men getting upset over a van. Sorry guys Anyways, as the title says how do I convert the panel van to a window van. From my understanding I need to cut the opening add a seal and then pop a win...
- 31 Jan 2022, 11:43
- Forum: Campers
- Topic: Switching a high top to a pop-top van possible?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7189
Re: Switching a high top to a pop-top van possible?
If you look on the Spaceroof Website they list garages that have carried out fitting their product. I contacted one on their list that is just a few miles from me but they declined to do it for a T25 as they are T2 Specialists. With the Hi Top removed on my van (Autohomes Karisma) , the hole c...
- 31 Jan 2022, 11:42
- Forum: Campers
- Topic: Switching a high top to a pop-top van possible?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7189
Re: Switching a high top to a pop-top van possible?
Most of these aftermarket poptop roofs are designed to be put on a tintop. You may need to replace/repair the roof skin and roof strenghtenings on a hightop van to be able to put the poptop on. That will add costs to the price of the top itself. Ah I see, surely high tops are just a tin top with a ...
- 31 Jan 2022, 10:53
- Forum: Campers
- Topic: Switching a high top to a pop-top van possible?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7189
Re: Switching a high top to a pop-top van possible?
It can be done but it depends on the install. Like westfalia and factry hightops have a different roof section, you need to change a lot. It is easier to do on an aftermarket top, however the costs may be over the difference of the poptop/hightop sale prices. Is there a large selection of aftermark...
- 31 Jan 2022, 10:46
- Forum: Campers
- Topic: Switching a high top to a pop-top van possible?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7189
Re: Switching a high top to a pop-top van possible?
Rust like this!!! Ah that’s probably a bit to rust for me to handle right now, tight (ish) budgets and only car don’t exactly like the idea of rust. Maybe Ill have to wait until I can afford to buy one as a second vehicle to convert. Spaceroofs manufacture and supply elevating roofs You are better ...
- 30 Jan 2022, 19:29
- Forum: Campers
- Topic: Switching a high top to a pop-top van possible?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7189
Switching a high top to a pop-top van possible?
Hi, Im looking at buying a van tempted to go for a camper instead of a panel or caravelle however I don't want a high top. Since high tops are significantly cheaper then pop tops (at least that's what i gather from marketplace) is it possible to chop off a high top and install a pop-top? The only r...