Pop-out window problems

kombipom Casual Dubber

42 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 17 Jul 2005, 10:38 pm

#386420

Hi all,

I've been stripping out the (old and dodgy) camper interior from the kombi ('74) and had a closer look at one of the popout quarter windows, the one behind the drivers door. I managed to get it open with a little "persuasion" but all along the bottom edge is rusted and bubbled. Also under the window rubber at the bottom is rusted too, I dont think that bit is too bad and should clean up OK.

So now the questions:
Can you get replacement pop-outs easily and if so is removing the old one and fitting the new one a 'mare or peice-o-cake?
If you can't get new ones or they are a pain to fit can you get a one peice window instead? I'm not that bothered about the pop-out-ability as it will probably end up in a cupboard anyway when I'm finished.

Thanks for reading.

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 17 Jul 2005, 11:38 pm

#386454

They are common to rust and also to cause water leaks that rust your bus. One piece glass is pretty easy to get. I got one of my local VW places to get me one piece glasses for all round the bus, and I think he may have got them shipped down from VVDS in Sydney. $60 a piece. I also got new rubbers and they were easy to fit.

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ClassicVW(pacific) Custom Title Time!

1,627 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 18 Jul 2005, 12:08 am

#386477

Volks world in Brissie reco the qtr frames.
Most people are getting rid of the quarters as they do leak and replace with either full glass or sliders.
We sell the sliders and seals, Gen VW, more air flow and a lot cleaner.
if you want a good second hand qtr let me know I have 2 that only need a light sand down.

kombipom Casual Dubber

42 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 18 Jul 2005, 2:17 pm

#386697

Thanks for the info guys, I think I'll go for the one peice option.