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Truck Shell Window Repurpose

PostPosted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 6:09 am
by OCBINVA
I was offered a couple slider windows out of a truck shell for my camper conversion. With the differences in wall thickness is it even possible to use those? He's gonna bring them so I can see them on Saturday. I know the interior ring screws on. I am trying to keep this a low budget build But I'm wondering upon better off just buying a couple new windows. Opinions appreciated.ImageImage

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Re: Truck Shell Window Repurpose

PostPosted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 7:42 am
by Hader
You can use plywood (desired thickness) against outer skin, and frame your interior wall around it.

Re: Truck Shell Window Repurpose

PostPosted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 8:05 am
by OCBINVA
I was thinking I could make it work in some way. That's part of the fun trying to engineer it. For $25 I think I might just try it.

Re: Truck Shell Window Repurpose

PostPosted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 8:07 am
by Hader

Re: Truck Shell Window Repurpose

PostPosted: Fri Dec 29, 2017 8:27 am
by OCBINVA
thanks for the picture that give be some ideas. I can make the window work even in the insulated wall is thicker. I can just have a small ledge around it to compensate for the difference in thickness. This trailer is weird cause its built with brackets and plywood. Its over 30yrs old and water tight so I will modify the design a little but why change what works.