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from a kombi to a panel
Jake - May 28th, 2003 at 06:18 PM

hey all,
i know im gonna get a lot of "why in the hell..." and "you should be killed" type comments but anyway... I was wondering if it is possible to close the side windows up on an 11 window splitty and turn it into a panel van? Anybody have any links to websites or pictures of type 2's that have had this done to them? I just think that panel vans look better than 11 windows and i dont want to have to sell my baby since too much has been done to it.

Thanks for all the help!
- Jake

kombi_kid - May 28th, 2003 at 07:42 PM

well here we go [size=6]YOUR F@#KING MAD IF YOU DO[/size]
but im sure u could but why not save up and buy one or u could buy a bay window panelvan!!!
cheers
rhys

rachael brown - May 28th, 2003 at 08:44 PM

just bog the windows up!@#$%^&&

KruizinKombi - May 28th, 2003 at 11:14 PM

Ouch!! It's a shame, but it is your bus, so do what you want to... :(

If you really want to do it, it is possible, but there will be some work involved in getting the panels flat. Welding tends to warp the metal if not done properly. You may want to fill in the inside as well. It is possible, but I wouldn't do it. Why not just buy a panel and have a matching pair? :)

Bugged Again - May 28th, 2003 at 11:56 PM

Cut bits of metal to the size of the windows, paint them and then install as per windows.
That way you can reverse it down the track if you ever have to sell and still have a car worth something.

countrybuggykid - May 29th, 2003 at 12:00 AM

no dont do it go for a realy dark tint:D

SKEWtYpe3 - May 29th, 2003 at 01:20 PM

the price will drop like crazy when u do stuff like that to a split
and as col said, when u weld the panels in they will warp like mad and will need plenty more panel beating b4 its even half perfect.
if u go the dark tinted windows its pretty sweet looking ! and not cost $3000 odd to plug the holes like u are talking.

Bizarre - May 29th, 2003 at 02:14 PM

Racha el Brown - COOL avitar! :thumb

Unity-28 - May 29th, 2003 at 02:23 PM

Dont do it!!!!!!!Please dont do it! Its like making a split bug into a Oval!!!!

N!:thumb

Andy - May 29th, 2003 at 03:37 PM

Whoops, make that:
Buggedagain's suggestion sounds great!!
Do it!!
:thumb

[Edited on 29-5-2003 by Andy]

Bizarre - May 29th, 2003 at 03:45 PM

IF ya really want to do it - can you just replace the glass with painted panels. Like leave window rubber there

waltermitty - May 29th, 2003 at 04:05 PM

I have a 62 panel and I want a windowed bus trouble is mine needs full restoration ,sell me yours and buy mine.

Mitchell

Jake - May 29th, 2003 at 04:37 PM

actually ive been thinking carefully about it and decided just to tint it so that it is almost not possible to see through. I've been telling myself that I'm doing this because it will look just as good and be cheaper but I think deep down inside its simply that I can't bare to destroy a classic.

Robo - May 29th, 2003 at 06:07 PM

Mate, I think there is about 300 sigh's of relief!
Rob.....

countrybuggykid - May 29th, 2003 at 09:26 PM

good one Jake:thumb
hate to see someone wasting a good bus,time & money
if you get the dark tint on post a pic for us
the before and after look.
hope it turn's out well for you:bounce:D