Cutting window into panel van sliding door

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Chunksta
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Cutting window into panel van sliding door

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Hi folks,

I'd like to fit an original sliding window into my sliding door of my panel van.

I need to get a seal, but also would appreciate any instruction/guidance on how to do it please?

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hi I did mine by watching edd china from wheeler dealers doing there van on youtube,do lots of measuring .

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dont cut a panel van just get a door with the window already fitted and swap them
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What he said. ^^^^^ :ok
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Thanks guys,

Are Caravelle sliders easy enough to get hold of?

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yep and van doors are getting scarce so please dont add a window,
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Pre cut panel doors are quite plentiful...have one here very soon going spare..

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Yes, get a Kombi/Caravelle door and a factory slider will fit/may be included.

I've cut a panel van door to fit a window, but it's a unique window whereas you can save a lot of hassle and a wasted door.

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