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Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:30 pm

Hi guys,
I am looking to convert my standard 1961 Kombi to a 15 window. I have searched the threads and can't seem to find a thread. Probably not putting in the right words.
If someone has a link or has completed a 15 window conversion I would be interested to hear from you. The rear corners on my bus were completely knackered and I need to replace the complete corners top to bottom, so this is why I have gone the 15 window conversion.
Cheers

Sat Nov 11, 2023 7:40 pm

If you type “15 window conversion” into the search, there is a thread 15 pages long

Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:54 pm

Malokin Martin wrote: If you type “15 window conversion” into the search, there is a thread 15 pages long

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392073

Sat Nov 11, 2023 10:18 pm

Thanks. Yes saw that thread. I'm looking for the complete rear corner section instal. Not just the window instal.
Where the rear corner panel is taken off the D pillars etc.

Appreciate your help

Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:35 pm

sounds like a good way to do it, new corners with the windows already pressed are available new.

Tue Nov 14, 2023 5:41 pm

If you are looking for help/ideas for the corner windows, there are several build pages with 23 window conversions that go over the process. Here are a couple:

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=539140

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0

Thu Nov 23, 2023 6:22 pm

Thanks for the links, the last one gave me a bit of an idea, especially with attempting the side windows.
Cheers

Thu Nov 23, 2023 11:20 pm

I'd take the funds necessary to do the 15 window conversion, divide by 2, and use the money to fix and improve the kombi. A properly restored kombi is worth about the same as a hacked 15 window, if profit is the motive.

If you don't care about resale value, then usability of the kombi is the same as a deluxe.

It's your bus, do as you see fit