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Date:         Tue, 8 Jul 2014 12:08:27 -0300
Reply-To:     Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA>
Subject:      Re: Windows- experimentation (not software)
Comments: To: Vincent Dow <ianvincentdow@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAF9Ro-bHn4veYsfz=EHpr=RrGO84JasMVN6U4iiofjpHTEQhpQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Why not just pop the rear hatch and use a turnbuckle to hold it open 6-8" ?

On 08-Jul-2014, at 11:39, Vincent Dow wrote:

> Ahh! The sliding rear window quest! > I have the link here for a UK fabricator: > > http://www.griffco.ca/interest/vw/slider.htm > > I would love to have this on my passenger side rear-most window... But then > Ithere's the danger of the sliding-door guillontining - especially for the > dog. > Van Cafe has a driver-side sliding rear widow, but I still think I'd want > the right side... maybe engineer an inside wire cage to keep the dog's head > in. I've found both my dogs get despondent on long vanagon trips, with no > window to stick the nose out of. > > That's all dreamland for me! I need to rebuild my tranny this summer, and > I'm running out of time. > > > On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 7:38 PM, Ben <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Note the slanted edge of the rear most side windows. That should make it >> obvious that the middle windows will not fit. >> >> They did make sliders for the rear but they are relatively rare. I have a >> set, imported by a fellow enthusiast, for the left side. Although they are >> available for the right side as well, it's is not recommended for fear of >> decapitating someone or injuring a hand sticking out that window when the >> sliding door is operated. >> >> GW does offer an aftermarket version. However, people have reported issues >> with proper sealing. I do not have personal experience with the matter. >> >> Another alternative would be to have one made. There is a vendor on Samba >> offering this service. Pricing is about the same as buying one in Europe, >> in my recent experience. >> >> Perhaps you are confusing window interchangeability between the left and >> right middle windows. People have done that but the seal between the glass >> cannot keep water from seeping in at speed. The opening ends up facing the >> airflow. >> >> >> BenT >> sent from my electronic leash >> >>> On Jul 7, 2014, at 3:53 PM, Geneva Saint-Amour < >> genevasaintamour@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: >>> >>> I believe a lister reported that all 4 side windows are the same size in >> a 1985 era Vanagon. Has anyone traded the sliding window on the door for >> the fixed window above the bed? AND if that will work, where can I buy a >> sliding window so we could have TWO openings back there?? >>> >>> >>> Sent from my electronic leash! >>> Geneva Saint-Amour >>> www.slowcarfasthouse.com >>


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