Windows from a conversion van??

partsflyin

Adventurer
Has anyone swapped in windows from a conversion van??
i bought a parts rig this weekend that has some really nice windows in the rear section(large tinted windows with sliders at the bottom,with screens). I would really like to put these in my van.
The design appears pretty simple. The outer hole is cut right into the outer sheet metal.There is an outer and inner aluminum frame with a rubber gasket. The inner and outer screw together to "sandwich" the sheet metal.
Has anyone done this? Stuff to watch out for? Tips?
Please discuss......
 

partsflyin

Adventurer
For anyone interested, I swapped in one of the windows on Sunday. i was on a tight time constraint so I didn't get any "during" pictures. But if any one is interested I'll get some when i do the other side.
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It wasn't difficult at all, just a bit stressfull cutting that big of a hole in the side of your vehicle.
We got about an inch of rain yesterday and I couldn't find any leaks.So, so far so good.
 

Keyblazer

Adventurer
Looks great!
Please do a write up, as I would like to put a window in on my van where the vent for the refridgerator was/is.
 

wrcsixeight

Adventurer
I removed one of my CV windows to install a louver for my fridge vent. The rubber gasket fell apart, and I put is back using caulk. For 2 weeks I did not drive it and it did not leak.

After I did drive it, It did leak, and I had to remove it and install a thicker gasket.

You got to be careful to not screw into the wrong area on the bottom track. It can invite leaks. Mine was leaking for 129 k miles before I got the Van because they put a screw up too high.
 

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