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Anybody ever convert a mid-ford window to a panel?
#163751 November 24th 2007 8:29 pm
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Im thinking of converting my 69 mid ford shorty from window over to a panel. I can do it, Im not worried about that aspect of it. Ive been a bodyman for many..too many years.
Any input?


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Re: Anybody ever convert a mid-ford window to a pa
VanLoon #163753 November 24th 2007 8:32 pm
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TMW ? .... calling Dr. Ken
Dr Ken.. Window Amputation calling
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(i'm sure he's seen or planned multiple window removals)

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leadfoot #163758 November 24th 2007 8:39 pm
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I would luv to see step by step pics of this.... I would think it will be hard to keep the panel straight..... Good Luck and have fun! Superbeast might get wood when he reads this LOL


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Re: Anybody ever convert a mid-ford window to a pa
Snotty #163766 November 24th 2007 8:50 pm
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I know its a hard job. I really want to keep this van, but I dont care for the windows. I tried to sell it before but nobody wants to pay anything for it so I might as well keep it. Ive done everything mechanical. Its rock solid. It drives great.
Ive been thinking about doing it. I have a warm shop to do it in during the winter and It needs to be painted anyways sooner or later. I figure Ill remove the panels from another ford van doing the drivers side in one shot.
I do have too many projects going now so whats 1 more.


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VanLoon #163770 November 24th 2007 8:55 pm
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i had a window like the top pic on the pass side too
but i got a problem with TMD (too many doors)
so i shaved over the left rear side door AND removed the window
GOOD straight donor metal and patience is my only advice to a fellow bodyman
mine looked pretty good when i was done with it
just need more coats of paint !
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leadfoot #163804 November 24th 2007 10:36 pm
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i did a 71 mid shorty years ago,some of the more seasoned vanners might rememberit....it was called warlord,and was corvette yellow,but it started out as a full window van.you can fill the windows a couple of different ways,i chose to re-sheet the whole side......

Re: Anybody ever convert a mid-ford window to a pa
scruloos #164007 November 25th 2007 10:26 pm
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Removing the entire panel from the bodyline to the driprail from a donor van would be the best option, the window outlines tend to pop thru if you just fill each window...
I've seen some bodyshops fill in conversion windows and make it look seamless, so this should be do-able.

As for should you, well if you can, do it! Panels are getting harder to find and this may become an option for vanners looking for a traditional van.


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Vanner68 #164062 November 26th 2007 11:04 am
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YOU ARE MY HERO! Anyone filling in a hole in a van should be king!

Replacing the whole panel would be the best way to go. If you wind up just filing in witha panel, maybe a good toime to consider a chop?


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Superbeast #164186 November 26th 2007 7:36 pm
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Chop? Hmmm.


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