sliding windows ina a converted panel van

Post by **campercrazy1** » 16 Jul 2010, 22:53

i have windows already cut in the the back of my panel van- i would like to put a slifing window in though instead- will a genuine caravelle one fit though?

Post by **1664** » 17 Jul 2010, 08:22

Depends; my rear windows are a completely different shape to the centre ones and a sliding window is designed to go in the centre (unless a caravelle had rear sliding windows too?)

Post by **1664** » 17 Jul 2010, 09:27

I don't bluddy believe this

https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=72145" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Post by **toolsntat** » 17 Jul 2010, 12:23

Caution needs to be heeded here as there are 2 types of window at least.....

The van that has had windows in from new has an opening that is set in from the panel face.

The van that has had windows cut in are usually flush to the face of the panels.

The windows of the cut in type are often different sizes and you can come unstuck if not careful.

Based on the above I would say the caravelle one will not fit your purpose.

Andy

Post by **campercrazy1** » 18 Jul 2010, 11:50

hi guys, sorry didnt make my seld very clear, by the back of my van i meant for the the sliding door and the psanel on the opposit side, i swear i have seen some panel van with sliding glass in their sliding doors but im not sure if they are original vw, or you can get special ones somewhere?

Post by **campercrazy1** » 19 Jul 2010, 07:22

does anybody body know? thanks

Post by **1664** » 19 Jul 2010, 12:34

There's no real way we can say either way. As it was a panel van we don't know who installed the original windows or what size they are. You need to measure the gap as best you can and then find the actual dimensions of a sliding window unit. If your gap is bigger it's a no-no, if it's too small you can always cut some more metal out so the sliding window fits, if it's spot on happy days.

You're going to ask me what size a sliding window is now aren't you?

I can measure mine if you like, but it's in an Autohomes 'Komet' conversion so may not be identical to a caravelle one.......

Post by **1664** » 19 Jul 2010, 15:50

Here's one https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=72255" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Post by **campercrazy1** » 20 Jul 2010, 07:19

cheers 1664- what a dummy i am to think they would all be a standard size, saying that,it was a devon minibus and from a short distance you wouldnt know the windows werent factory fitted. ill prob bite the bullet and buy one, then just sell it if it doesnt work, many thanks

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