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hi all
i wanna install a slidding window into my bus, ive just found out that she was a panel van from start so after market windows, i already have a window that i bought but no seal, is it the seals that change depending on factory fit or not, or totally diffferent frame
cheers

I'm sure someone will be along to correct me, but I've always understood that factory fit windows are no good for converted panel vans. They fit differently into the body. Also the seals are different. Panel van conversions use what they call rubber fit window seals. It has an insert that fits in a channel in the middle of the seal. Hope this gibberish makes some sense.

well if youve bought an opening slider in a mmetal/ally frame then yes its a straightforward fit to a panal van,
i can supply the rubber seal for this, also make sure your window is for the correct side
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They fit differently into the body

they actuall fit the same in the body

you just need panel van rubbers!

conversion windows can either be flat or curved - factory windows are flat

billy739 wrote:

They fit differently into the body

they actuall fit the same in the body

you just need panel van rubbers!

conversion windows can either be flat or curved - factory windows are flat

I stand corrected. I thought the windows were different because they fitted on the inner lip. Didnt realise you just need to change the seal.

there is no inner lip , panel vans just use the outer skin

factory window vans have an inner skin as well. the 2 skins meet and are welded creating 1 lip. this is whay the window fits too.
they recess the lip so the window fits just below flush.

cheers for the replies guys looks like the window i have will fit then, happy days