Rear Safari window for a Vanagon?

[Gruppe B]

I was just going thru the Bay Window gallery when I spotted this image,

I am seriously jealous here. Does anyone make this for Vanagons?

I know that when moving this window would suck exhaust right into the Van but still... I wan't it!

Picture this as a Vanagon with a kayak sticking out instead of a surfboard!

[danfromsyr]

how about picturing a Kayak on the roof like where it belongs,
not crowding the interior, getting the back seat/bed wet and muddy/sandy..
Imag: http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/roof/boatload/roofrackskayak1.jpg

now for a nice nights sleep on a stuffy night.. I can picture opening the back glass some..

I've had thoughts of buying a back door from an american full size van and welding/grafting in the rear pop out section metal and pieces.
will likely make that attempt on one of my spare back hatchs this winter.
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[pete000]

I wish they made one, Doubt it would be very easy to do because of the way the glass is installed.
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1990 Vanagon RS 2.1
1967 Deluxe 21 window
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[westernair]

I so much want one for my Doka!
I have considered even taking a side slide window and modifing the frame to fit and then have new glass cut for it.

[Volksaholic]

[zohami]

Here's a good place to start.

http://eisparts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?page=EIS/CTGY/SAFARI

[D Clymer]

You know, a rear safari window for a Vanagon would be pretty easy to do. The Vanagon windows are held in place with flanged rubber just like 50-79 buses. The same hardware and seal design would work. They'd just need to custom fabricate the glass and metal frame.

I like the idea. Someone should get a list of interested parties together and then approach one of the safari reproduction manufacturers.

David

[allsierra123]

That would be really awsome. I like the idea. It would also make the vehicle a bit more versatile.
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95 GMC Yukon 6.5 TD 2 Door Tow pig/ Daily driver.
91 Vanagon GL. 1.9TD Conversion Sold
81 Vw rabbit 1.6 Diesel. Sold

[vwlovr]

i would be willing to put together an effort and try izzy's, as they are local to me. those windows aren't cheap, but it would be cool! i would be in just for dog ventilation alone.

[allsierra123]

I wonder if they could be fitted with small gas shocks so they could open way up.
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95 GMC Yukon 6.5 TD 2 Door Tow pig/ Daily driver.
91 Vanagon GL. 1.9TD Conversion Sold
81 Vw rabbit 1.6 Diesel. Sold

[16CVs]

Please take into consideration that the Vanagon lift gate glass is Curved. All of the "Safari" style windows you see,are easily made because the frames are a standard extrusion and once you figure out how to bend it,you attach a hinge and pivot tabs and other pieces and get your "FLAT" glass and cut it.
Bending glass is an expensive operation and not one meant for a low production project.
If you could find some way to attach hinges and accessories to a factory glass,then maybe, but remember Tempered glass can not be cut drilled or modified.
Any way nice 85 Crew on the Hawaiian guys header.

Stacy

[Christopher Schimke]

[D Clymer]

[Steelhead]

I'm guessing it might suck fumes under some conditions. Only one a way to find out (take out the window and temporarily mount something at an angle to test).
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'77 Bay Window / '89 Caratsburg (aka. the Stormtrooper)

[syncrodoka]

I know that the rear safari window would suck in exhaust. When they first started coming out for the aircooled busses that was the first thing people learned. I was driving my 2wd on some dirt roads in big sur and the front was a little dusty, while the rear of the van was covered with silt. I even was able to fool some tourists into thinking I was coming back from baja from the amount of dirt on the back. All of that dirt along with exhaust would be in my van with a rear safari. I think that safari's are sick and would love to have them, but they are not recommended to be used while driving.

[vwlovr]

yeah, i just want something for my mutts while i'm parked. they aren't allowed in the passenger area. i didn't realize the back was curved, sure doesn't look it. i think that would make it pretty hard to get one made.

maybe pop out side windows....drivers side that is

[Volksaholic]

[vwlovr]

[allsierra123]

Well you could source the south african slider. Its not cheap and you would have to figure out how to get it to the US. But its been done on the rear side window.
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95 GMC Yukon 6.5 TD 2 Door Tow pig/ Daily driver.
91 Vanagon GL. 1.9TD Conversion Sold
81 Vw rabbit 1.6 Diesel. Sold

[vwlovr]