Side Window Repair

I previously repaired the side windows on the other side of the van because of the large holes and missing metal, but this side there was only pitting in the corners uncovered from the chemical dipping.

 

I decided I better do the job properly and brought a repair section from autocraft engineering.

 

 

I carefully cut out the pitting and clamped in the repair patches I cut from the full repair section.

 

 

These panel clamps are probable one of the most useful tools I've brought for the vans restro

 

 

Some delicate spot welds and a small pin hole welded up to keep the rain out.

A coat of primer to hide the evidence and another little job done.

Pop out window Strip down

 I rescued my pop out windows from all the crap piled up in the van to give them a bit of TLC.

 By TLC I mean chop the buggers up and pull them apart

 I cut through the joints and very carefully pulled the frames off the glass. If any one needs some channel for a repair let me know.

 Gave the glass a good clean then wrapped it all up carefully. The 1990s throw was back on my bed that night.

I started painting the new frames that I got at the Volksworld show, but soon got bored of wetting back the top coat. I'll have to come back to this when I have less urgent things to do.