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Cutting window into panel van sliding door

Posted: 30 Aug 2014, 08:42
by Chunksta
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?

Re: Cutting window into panel van sliding door

Posted: 30 Aug 2014, 10:41
by fazzer
hi I did mine by watching edd china from wheeler dealers doing there van on youtube,do lots of measuring .

Re: Cutting window into panel van sliding door

Posted: 30 Aug 2014, 10:49
by slippy8v
dont cut a panel van just get a door with the window already fitted and swap them

Re: Cutting window into panel van sliding door

Posted: 30 Aug 2014, 15:09
by jasd1978
What he said. ^^^^^ :ok

Re: Cutting window into panel van sliding door

Posted: 30 Aug 2014, 15:23
by Chunksta
Thanks guys,

Are Caravelle sliders easy enough to get hold of?

Re: Cutting window into panel van sliding door

Posted: 30 Aug 2014, 17:26
by Plasticman
yep and van doors are getting scarce so please dont add a window,
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Re: Cutting window into panel van sliding door

Posted: 01 Sep 2014, 22:07
by max and caddy
Pre cut panel doors are quite plentiful...have one here very soon going spare..

Re: Cutting window into panel van sliding door

Posted: 02 Sep 2014, 10:15
by poshbuggers
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.