Brave welder?

[Kaitanpilot]

Alright!
I am trying to convert my 1983 panel van into a surf van looking thing. I have recently aquired a sliding door wih a window in but am struggling with the opposite side. I want to fit a recessed carravelle sliding window, instead of the conversion window. I have the frame that was cut out of a factory camper and would like it welded into the side of my van. Just like that i hear you say! Is this a totally impossible task? If not would you know anyone in the kent area that would take it on? The rest of the conversion is sort of on hold till i get this done, so any advice would be appreciated.

Cheers Mark

[jamesc76]

Got sny pics of the replacement one if its cut out well its not impossible but might be pricey to farm out !

[Kaitanpilot]

Hello,
I will sort one out tomorrow and stick it on.
Cheers

[silverbullet]

Not impossible, It's the sort of thing that does get done when you have got rotten windowframes. I'm sure that an experienced van restorer (Damien?) wouldn't run away screaming.

[Damien]

No problems, if anything it easier than repairing a converted panel van. As long as the frames have been cut out with a fair bit of spare flat metal.

[PEET]

We can do it here if u get stuck, regular sort of work for us.

[Kaitanpilot]

Thanks!
I will give you a shout if I run into diffs.
Cheers

[jimpainter]

I did it myself at home. If you take your ime and dont rush it goes ok. All i used was angle grinder with 1mm blades, welder and a joggler. Just be careful and think before you cut. If you want any more info just p.m. me.

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[silverbullet]

Now Jim you are one of the brave since there's clearly a coachbuilt behind you!

[jimpainter]

Coachbuilt aint mine. cant stand em to be onest . it belongs to the bloke doing the sanding in the pic. He was just giving me a hand to get through the work a bit quicker.

[silverbullet]

He's a glutton for punishment