Personally I prefer windows. Windows make a van look more recreational. Windowless vans look too much like a workhorse - Something tradies would drive. I'm a big fan of bubble windows so my two windows are being replaced with bubble ones!
On another note, does anyone know whether or not new old stock holden bubble windows exist or were they an aftermarket accessory?
Last edited by Rolla; 19-02-2012 at 12:12 AM.
@blocker have you still got that blokes details that did bubble windows?
I can pretty positively say that bubble windows were only aftermarket, not Holden. I love the clean look of windowless, and maybe now have a leaning towards them, but having grown up with a windowed Sandman loved it and from a practical point of view like them. As others have said, windows help the blind spot and in my opinion for rear passengers add to the view (seatbelt laws have changed since I was a kid, so this may no longer be a valid point).
As a P plater (1990) I had 8 passengers legally cruising around western NSW going to a few parties. At that time the seat belt laws allowed this because the car is only a 2 seater, as long as the 2 seat belts were used and the rest of the passengers were within the vehicle, it was okay. A great law for the panos.
On the poll then I'm sitting on the fence.
I tend to agree with you @Rolla, they do look more sporty/recreational than comercial with windows. Love a windowless one with murals tho ... either way I'd have both, windows just make it easier to show off your um ... talent, lol.Originally Posted by Rolla
Personally I prefer windows. Windows make a van look more recreational. Windowless vans look too much like a workhorse - Something tradies would drive. I'm a big fan of bubble windows so my two windows are being replaced with bubble ones!
On another note, does anyone know whether or not new old stock holden bubble windows exist or were they an aftermarket accessory?
Up here in Brissy, these guys were a GMH/Nasco supplier ... they still do bubbles for rear & sides.
STONE SHIELDS
69 Kempster Street
Sandgate Qld 4017
Ph: (07) 3869 2228
Fax: (07) 3269 2195
Last edited by SNDMN; 19-02-2012 at 06:54 AM.
SNDMN
79 HZ Sandman XX7 Van Flamenco Red - out 'n' about cruzin'
hey @jennie285, not sure if your gonna split but my bro needs R/H rear ( i think) hes giving his mock up a paint job and windows will come out so it'll be as good a time and any to replace
BQZ
It wouid be better to keep them together, and I have no idea how to get them to Perth.....
HZ Jasmine Yellow Windowless Sandman, now being driven everywhere and is finished!
HZ Madeira Red Windowless sandman now Sold to Bigrob
HX Mandarin Red Sandman Ute finished, and club registered
1979 HZ malachite windowless van with 308 5spd, all chromed up and shiny finished and named "The Player"
Married to RodneyHZ253
ok, so i think ill hijack this thread now - sorry
Firstly, if anyone in Sydney has some side glass im in need of a pass side rear glass - i cracked one :(
Secondly, there's a guy on evilbay that sells bubble windows but you'll have to pimp yourself out to buy them $$$$$$$$$
Lastly, i tint a lot of toyota and merc vans and they have the panels cut out ad they glue the new glass panels (windows) on the outside so it's like a long rectangle which is black with the windows left clear
They're simply glued to the side which it seems is how all vans are done now
WAnyone ever thought or doing or seen this on a holden van?
im sure you could put them in the post. no probs if you dont want to split them tho
BQZ
i have some glass here if you need in singles...
"All correspondence must bear these numbers"
The panels on those vans are kind of designed with that idea in mind and the windows are perfectly shaped to suit. Might look a bit weird on an old Holden van unless you either got glass custom made to suit the lines perfectly or put a step around the holes so that the windows sat flush with the side panel. You'd want to mode your rear tailgate and do the same with the glass there too I reckon.
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