I have to admit that sadly the windows did leak a few days after but I’ve put some clear sealant around the edges of the window which seems to have stopped the rain coming! Going to be heading out very soon for a basic stealth camp in the van so will be good to be back on the road! Make sure your following me on Instagram @willswhereabouts as I post and share more updates of the van build! Thanks for your support on the videos 🤟🏼
I think the join of the window rubber should be on the bottom side not one of the sides. The rain probably run down the side & got in via the join :( If at the bottom corner say it can just run down & not get in via the join #im no fitter just had a little experience I hope the fix worked. Mind you on the whole you're doing v well :) :) Each fit out is a learning curve :) like anything the more you do it, the better you get.
What I love about Will's series is it's aimed at the complete beginner like me and he makes the same mistakes as I'm sure I would, and he has a no nonsense down to earth approach that makes his videos very accessible and easy to watch.
Hi Will, you are doing a great job but may I make a few suggestions? I have been fitting glass to vehicles for 15 years now and a good part of the time converting panel vans for van conversions. 1. when cutting the hole for the window there is no need for any measuring, that inner metal panel that came unbonded is all you need as a guide. take a spring-loaded center punch and from inside the van place it on the edge of that second panel and punch around the radius of each corner about a cm apart, this will leave small raised bumps on the outside, you can then take a sharpie and join the bumps this will give you your corners, then take a straight edge and draw a line joining each corner radius top, bottom and sides. then you can cut the panel out, file the edges prime the bare metal, and then place the edging trim over the edge. The amount of metal you have left around the glass on the inside is going to cause problems with condensation build-up between the metal and the glass. 2. When priming the body and glass you need a single line of primer about 1.5 cm from the edge, use your finger to rest on the edge of the glass as a guide and the swage line of the van. 3. when bonding the glass snip that little piece of plastic and the end of the nozzle off. The gun needs to be at 90 degrees to the glass and the bond should only come out of the triangle part of the nozzle, leaving you a nice triangular bead. 4. there is meant to be a gap between the body and the glass, however some of the cheaper none OE glass does tend not to sit correctly at the corners. I am worried that these will leak, but fingers crossed you got lucky. Once again great job, I will be following you and soon I will be converting a van for myself.
Hey, thanks for the tips and advice especially from someone that knows what they’re talking about, I’ll defiantly try to remember all of this for next time! Sadly they did leak hah but I’ve put some clear sealant around the edges to stop the water coming in
Looks so good with the Windows. I could not do this so respect to you. I did wonder about testing for leaks but sounds like a simple fix. Really excited watching your progress. Keep the positivity going, is amazing the progress you’re making
Just watched you video on the floor. It's frustrating and scary but just wait until you can get out in it mate. Designed by you, made by you - all your own work. Keep it up, we're all rooting for you.
I've got to be honest Will; The project with your camper van is quite _addictive! . . ._ Seems to me you're doing just fine, and something tells me this may yet turn out to be a bona fide dream project coming through! . . . 👌
Lookin good! The bonding glue should be near to the edge of the glass ideally, i made same error on mine and a window guy said they can break if leaned on in corner as not supported.
I appreciate the work you are putting into your van. It seems like it would be much easier to start with a passenger van or not to cut windows (maybe only vent ports) in a cargo van but to instead learn to drive with flat and convex mirrors. I have camped a lot in vans and when I was camping, I'd always have the doors open anyway, except for when sleeping.
I installed my windows myself and put the sliding window at the back then realise they might be "handed" hopefully it won't make much difference? Great vlog I will look for you on instergram.
The bottom drainage channels are proud of the glass so the thickness of the sealant will be at least as deep as those channels. Dont try and squeeze the adhesive out, it just needs to make contact all around ... thats enough.
Well done Will, the vans really starting to look great! The fact you’ve never done anything like this before…👍 Glad you finally have the safety glasses. jPc
Hooked on this build! Love the journey from where you've come from to where you are today Will. Can't wait to see you out and about in the camper once it's all done 👍✌
Well done Will, you have done an awesome job with those 2 windows, it’s starting to take shape. I’m so proud of how far you have come with the camper van. Give yourself a pat on the back. 🤟🏼👍✌️😎😎
There is no such thing as you can't do it. How do you know if you never tried. Massive respect to you showing what you can do it you have a little common sense and a little confidence.It's looking mint keep up the graft.
I learned from this video, and from some of the comments. Too bad the knowledgeable ones are after the fact. If you can get these Re-done, please do a video on it.
Loving your van build Will, your doing such a great job, just a regular guy, doing what many of us would be utterly terrified to do. I have been watching Margot and Loddi’s van build ( is that what their called, I’m sh*t with names!! Absolutely fantastic, like watching Tony Stark doing a self build!!! I can absolutely relate to your build though, including the odd swear word!!! Riveting viewing and also an excellent presenter , good job mate!!!
Keep at it, doing a great job. Easy to talk about sh*t, different to get stuck in and do it. Personal question, you've mentioned mental health in the past, I've had two big fuck off breakdowns over the last 10 yrs, each time I was unable to sleep in the house, just wanted to escape first time I had a motorhome to kip in, second time a van, is this connected to what started you off car camping? no need to answer if it's too personal.
Every van window I've seen installed came with an inside frame that screws to the outer window frame & pulls it in tight. You want more than the adhesive holding it in. I'm thinking that they didn't send the inside bracket or you might have had to buy it separately, which is dumb for a window kit to not come with it. To get the window to slide easier I'd spray some dry silicone lubricant on the track.
Awesome, been watching the others waiting for this episode. Hopefully it's gona be a banger!....I was not disappointed now I've watched it. Great job mate.
I thought that too, isn't that what the primer was for, should've read the instructions more, I'm sure every van build video I've seen use that primer on the bare metal?
@@malcolmrowe5031 no the primer (in bottle with round applicator) is to prepare the surface before using the thick adhesive. But yeah some primer paint/hammerite around the edge would protect the bare metal.
Coming along great man. Thanks for sharing the process. Hope ur eyes are ok with all that metal, tip don’t rub just rinse out your eyes cuz rubbing can make it worse. Enjoying the progress keep up the good work.
Great to see you progress on your van project Will. Some Vinyl & rubber lubricant should help the sliding window. You’ve done a nice job there. Well done. Rog. ✌️😎💙
for loosening up the window get some silicone spray or ptfe spray. Spray the rubbers where the window slides that will loosen it up. Also the same stuff is good for your door windows if they are stiff coming up or going down just spray down the ends of the glass and it will lubricate it then they will slide better it lasts quite a long time. just dont use wd40! while it will work it wont last long. on a side note i ask you this do you know what WD means? many people dont....... i will wait till you googled it haha
I have to admit that sadly the windows did leak a few days after but I’ve put some clear sealant around the edges of the window which seems to have stopped the rain coming! Going to be heading out very soon for a basic stealth camp in the van so will be good to be back on the road! Make sure your following me on Instagram @willswhereabouts as I post and share more updates of the van build! Thanks for your support on the videos 🤟🏼
Yeah installed incorrectly, so not surprised. Loving the videos, keep it going.
@@ewanjacksonmusic how should it have been done so I know for next time! 😀
@@WillsWhereabouts its how we learn, i did my 6 windows and they all leaked haha!
Id have left out the rubber U trim, the glass would sit closer to metal. Trim from inside after.
I think the join of the window rubber should be on the bottom side not one of the sides. The rain probably run down the side & got in via the join :(
If at the bottom corner say it can just run down & not get in via the join #im no fitter just had a little experience
I hope the fix worked. Mind you on the whole you're doing v well :) :)
Each fit out is a learning curve :) like anything the more you do it, the better you get.
What I love about Will's series is it's aimed at the complete beginner like me and he makes the same mistakes as I'm sure I would, and he has a no nonsense down to earth approach that makes his videos very accessible and easy to watch.
You two are like the chuckle brothers 😂😂 I’m totally LOVING this series!! Brilliant job so far! Can’t wait to see what you do next!!
Haha thanks very much Abi!
Hi Will, you are doing a great job but may I make a few suggestions?
I have been fitting glass to vehicles for 15 years now and a good part of the time converting panel vans for van conversions.
1. when cutting the hole for the window there is no need for any measuring, that inner metal panel that came unbonded is all you need as a guide.
take a spring-loaded center punch and from inside the van place it on the edge of that second panel and punch around the radius of each corner about a cm apart, this will leave small raised bumps on the outside, you can then take a sharpie and join the bumps this will give you your corners, then take a straight edge and draw a line joining each corner radius top, bottom and sides. then you can cut the panel out, file the edges prime the bare metal, and then place the edging trim over the edge.
The amount of metal you have left around the glass on the inside is going to cause problems with condensation build-up between the metal and the glass.
2. When priming the body and glass you need a single line of primer about 1.5 cm from the edge, use your finger to rest on the edge of the glass as a guide and the swage line of the van.
3. when bonding the glass snip that little piece of plastic and the end of the nozzle off. The gun needs to be at 90 degrees to the glass and the bond should only come out of the triangle part of the nozzle, leaving you a nice triangular bead.
4. there is meant to be a gap between the body and the glass, however some of the cheaper none OE glass does tend not to sit correctly at the corners.
I am worried that these will leak, but fingers crossed you got lucky. Once again great job, I will be following you and soon I will be converting a van for myself.
Hey, thanks for the tips and advice especially from someone that knows what they’re talking about, I’ll defiantly try to remember all of this for next time! Sadly they did leak hah but I’ve put some clear sealant around the edges to stop the water coming in
Tinted windows will come in handy for your frequent visits to dogging spots.
Kudos for having a go ...... but for the extra it would have cost to get it fitted professionally it's a no-brainer.
White van with black and darkened windows looks quite nice.
Eagerly waiting for next video.
Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳
You put them windows in perfectly and yes there is ment to be a gap but aslong as u put the beading in correctly you wont have any issue with rain
Not perfectly but good enough haha
Man I just realised your on 131k subs I’ve been watching since you had around 13k😂 buzzed to see this van finished keep it up mate
Looks so good with the Windows. I could not do this so respect to you. I did wonder about testing for leaks but sounds like a simple fix. Really excited watching your progress. Keep the positivity going, is amazing the progress you’re making
Thanks Matt, yep it sadly did leak but have now put some sealant around the edges which has done the trick
Van looking better each time well done
Just watched you video on the floor. It's frustrating and scary but just wait until you can get out in it mate. Designed by you, made by you - all your own work. Keep it up, we're all rooting for you.
I've got to be honest Will; The project with your camper van is quite _addictive! . . ._ Seems to me you're doing just fine, and something tells me this may yet turn out to be a bona fide dream project coming through! . . . 👌
I think the theme tune from Laurel and Hardy would accompany this series well... But fair play you're having a go!I'm sure all will come good!
Love it!! I’m properly invested in this build! Haha. Well done mate!
For the rear glass windows you could always do two monitors and a live cam to see what is going on around the truck while your in your bed,
Sounds cool but very impractical if you have finite amount of power in batteries.
I'm enjoying the videos, and i really hope you take that van all over the place, the world even
Lookin good! The bonding glue should be near to the edge of the glass ideally, i made same error on mine and a window guy said they can break if leaned on in corner as not supported.
That’s good to know for next time, thanks mate
@@WillsWhereabouts you could try adding some black seal-on on sides, just tape it nicely around to avoid a mess
If they leak, id say take out and re bond, i tried the whole seal thing and its messy and it never works long term
Thank you so much for sharing the whole cutting into the van thing. I was very curious what that would look like. I am learning a lot by watching you!
Really good video mate! The camper van is taking shape. The windows have made such a difference! Looking forward to the next part of the build👍👏👏👏🚙
You and your mate definitely grew a pair! Well done Boys!
I appreciate the work you are putting into your van. It seems like it would be much easier to start with a passenger van or not to cut windows (maybe only vent ports) in a cargo van but to instead learn to drive with flat and convex mirrors. I have camped a lot in vans and when I was camping, I'd always have the doors open anyway, except for when sleeping.
Looking great Will, hopefully the Isle of Wight will be on your ‘To Visit’ list 😎
I installed my windows myself and put the sliding window at the back then realise they might be "handed" hopefully it won't make much difference? Great vlog I will look for you on instergram.
Every week I wait for this specific channel for Van build video bro I am really connected to this channel .
Bro Love from India 🇮🇳
The bottom drainage channels are proud of the glass so the thickness of the sealant will be at least as deep as those channels. Dont try and squeeze the adhesive out, it just needs to make contact all around ... thats enough.
Well done Will, the vans really starting to look great!
The fact you’ve never done anything like this before…👍
Glad you finally have the safety glasses.
jPc
Thanks Jonathan
Thanks for posting your videos, I enjoy watching the stealth camping and van build
Awesome vid yet again pal 👍 windows look sweet
Use silicon spray on your window. Its used on curtain tracks to ensure the gliders run smoothly.
Hooked on this build! Love the journey from where you've come from to where you are today Will. Can't wait to see you out and about in the camper once it's all done 👍✌
Absolutely love this series Will!
Glad to hear it Matthew
Well done Will, you have done an awesome job with those 2 windows, it’s starting to take shape. I’m so proud of how far you have come with the camper van. Give yourself a pat on the back. 🤟🏼👍✌️😎😎
Don’t forget if your doing a roof fan make sure you remove all the metal filings otherwise they will rust your roof
There is no such thing as you can't do it. How do you know if you never tried. Massive respect to you showing what you can do it you have a little common sense and a little confidence.It's looking mint keep up the graft.
Absolute legend im thinking of getting a van and doing it
If it still leaks maybe dry a rain guard glued above them if they make any that long
Suckers on the inside of the two windows with bungee hooks to keep them both tight until the sealant goes off.
I learned from this video, and from some of the comments. Too bad the knowledgeable ones are after the fact. If you can get these Re-done, please do a video on it.
It`s coming along nicely Will, roll on the next video Pal !
Looking great will as for the stiff slider grate a bit of candle wax in the runner should help or just rub a candle along it if you can get one in 🙌🚐🙌
Loving your van build Will, your doing such a great job, just a regular guy, doing what many of us would be utterly terrified to do. I have been watching Margot and Loddi’s van build ( is that what their called, I’m sh*t with names!! Absolutely fantastic, like watching Tony Stark doing a self build!!! I can absolutely relate to your build though, including the odd swear word!!! Riveting viewing and also an excellent presenter , good job mate!!!
Hi Will,great job installing the new windows,always recheck and check when doing things like this.the progress is going well 👍.
For sure measured many times to be sure
Did you paint the bear metal edge where you cut the window out before you put the trim on great vid looking good all the best donny
I thought that. Be a shame if it rusts. Van's looking good though 👍
Keep at it, doing a great job. Easy to talk about sh*t, different to get stuck in and do it. Personal question, you've mentioned mental health in the past, I've had two big fuck off breakdowns over the last 10 yrs, each time I was unable to sleep in the house, just wanted to escape first time I had a motorhome to kip in, second time a van, is this connected to what started you off car camping? no need to answer if it's too personal.
Loved watching this, can't wait for the to see the finished van! 👍
Definitely helping me watching your videos thanks keep up the good work van life rules 👍
Enjoying this build
Great job. Lots of minerals to have a go at that!
Love the videos Will.......can't wait to see this bad boy completed. Keep up the great work mate
Every van window I've seen installed came with an inside frame that screws to the outer window frame & pulls it in tight. You want more than the adhesive holding it in. I'm thinking that they didn't send the inside bracket or you might have had to buy it separately, which is dumb for a window kit to not come with it. To get the window to slide easier I'd spray some dry silicone lubricant on the track.
these windows are bonded only.
Great video. Maybe try silicon spray on the tight window.
Cheers I’ll give it a try
Really loving these van build vids.. can't wait to see the finished van.. well done.
At least you had the balls to do it yourself. I would have shit out and paid for someone to do it for me. Loving the van build will 👍🏻
simple when you know how. Looks fantastic too. I did worry about you not having gloves but you coped ok :)
Love these videos! The van looks awesome. Can’t wait for the adventures to begin. 🚐
Vans Lookin good👍👍👍👍
You almost seemed competent doing those windows, nice job fella
Spray the window channels with silicone spray, that'll help 👍
Goggles!! Yes! The windows look great! 👍👍👍
Goggles were key hah
Love from Nepal ❤️🇳🇵🇳🇵
Loving the build series! Good, honest diy there ! Would love to have my own build one day, researching and learning in the meantime 👍
Loving this series Will 👍
Looking fantastic Will lad !!!!
🤛🏼🤛🏼
Loving the video's . Look forward to you been back on the road , 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Happy to see you with those tinted windows Will.
Thanks very much
Really enjoying these videos
Glad to hear it
Solid effort champ!
Absolutely brilliant series, keep up the good work…👍🚐
Love be to see the selection off Dewalt items love them
When youve got your van up and running, Get down to north wales bro snowdon area! One of best areas round the UK id say.
100% I want to get back on the road
Use a little vasolin in the groove of the rubber that should help with stiffness 👍🏼
Love your videos brother
Finally video was coming
Awesome, been watching the others waiting for this episode. Hopefully it's gona be a banger!....I was not disappointed now I've watched it. Great job mate.
Cheers mate glad you enjoyed it
Should off put primer on bare metal before installing the rubber trim. At least you had a go👌👍.
I thought that too, isn't that what the primer was for, should've read the instructions more, I'm sure every van build video I've seen use that primer on the bare metal?
@@malcolmrowe5031 no the primer (in bottle with round applicator) is to prepare the surface before using the thick adhesive. But yeah some primer paint/hammerite around the edge would protect the bare metal.
Coming along great man. Thanks for sharing the process. Hope ur eyes are ok with all that metal, tip don’t rub just rinse out your eyes cuz rubbing can make it worse. Enjoying the progress keep up the good work.
Cheers Brett, thankfully the eye was ok but some bigger goggles would be better
Great viewing Will loving the series ,you're a brilliant presenter informative funny and great to watch.
its looking good mate
Really enjoying the progress doing well keep it up bud 👍😉
Been waiting for you to do this because I have been putting off doing my windows. Thanks for sharing
Hopefully you learnt a thing or two
Great to see you progress on your van project Will. Some Vinyl & rubber lubricant should help the sliding window.
You’ve done a nice job there. Well done. Rog. ✌️😎💙
Thanks Roger I’ll try it out so thanks for the advice
You are one AMAZING man!!!
❤️❤️
Candle wax for the window mate, should help slide a little better!
Will. Well done 👍😀
Looking lush!
Thanks it’s looking better
Excellent video and loving the updates looking forward to next video
Slowly it start to look awesome ❤️
Bro i like your videos before watch it. You are that much favorite 😊😁. Love from nepal 🥰🥰
Appreciate it
This van and will is going to the fooking moon 😂
Brave man cutting out the side of the van considering you have no experience in it bro 👏🏻👏🏻
Enjoying the build Will, keep em coming!
Thanks very much
Awesome project! Nice to see the process 👍
Cheers mate
Your smashing this van build! Buzzing to see the end result of it
Cheers lloyd
Good job will love watching this and how you show what it’s really like to do something like this
for loosening up the window get some silicone spray or ptfe spray. Spray the rubbers where the window slides that will loosen it up. Also the same stuff is good for your door windows if they are stiff coming up or going down just spray down the ends of the glass and it will lubricate it then they will slide better it lasts quite a long time.
just dont use wd40! while it will work it wont last long.
on a side note i ask you this do you know what WD means? many people dont....... i will wait till you googled it haha
Thanks I’ll try some silicone spray and see if that does the trick
@@WillsWhereabouts no worries. I'll keep watching and if I got more tips I'll keep commenting 😊
Amazing bro literally amazing has definitely transformed the look of the van well done
Good work Will, looking good 👍🏻
Loving this step by step. These vids are amazing mate. Keep em coming