Any tips on installing a back window on the sleeper?

I've put in LOTs of sunroofs over the years and a few side windows in vans. Best thing to do is have a body shop do it! That way if the F it up they have to fix it! But if your going to tackle it your self. Have you thought how your going to finish the inside? How does this window go in? is it flange mounted with screws, or is set in a rubber gasket, or urathaned in? You need to know this first!
1 Make a paper templete of the window.
2 tape it on the back and make sure it's centered and level.
3 Remove the inside trim panel and make sure there's no wires or braces or anything else that you shouldn't cut.
4 Rethink about haveing the body shop do it! It's not to late!
5 Useing a SHARP drill bit drill a hole NEAR and edge large enough to start your cut.
6 If useing a sabre saw make sure you cover all painted area's with masking tape so the saw won't scratch the paint, an air nibbler will make real quick work of cutting and sizing the hole.(do this before drilling) DO NOT USE A 4" GRINDER WITH A CUTTING WHEEL!
7 cut the hole just a little smaller than needed, you can always trim a little.
8 Install window and hope the holes not to big and that you have all the parts ( like the inner stiffner and any spacers) that you might need and that it dosn't leak.
good luck!

 

on some trucks made for flatbeding there are factory installed windows and rear view mirror in cab like in car. Drivers complane that when they are in cold placed it is cold from window in sleeper

 

I have done EXTENSIVE auto custom fabrications. I've even won some show awards for my work along the years with an 89 CRX, 89 Mustang, 97 Thunderbird, 84 Toronado, and 2000 Bonneville.
I've cut 3 window holes and count them all as EPIC FAILS!
Yea.....rethink number 4.....
Since you own your own truck, I am sure that you would not be proud if the work isnt perfect.
You could always "rebuild" holes that are cut too big, but this can get sloppy quick or involve welding in new metal. Water (even in a vertical surface) finds it way in so easily!
All that said, please post pics when done....it'd be great to see!
Good luck

 

I've been wanting to do this to my Pete 359 sleeper, I'll be watching this thread, I have never done it myself,I heard its easy but I won t try it though, good luck with the install,

 

Kinda like a hair cut! They can always take more off but glueing it back on looks a little silly, Don't cut it to big!!

 

Cant be that expensive to have it done! Lol $300-500 i would guess? Not too much labor involved, most can be done within 8 hours if the laborer is skilled (proffesional)

 

Check the FMCA book, before you cut anything, The rules for sleeper safety are really written out in there. Be sure it is legal before you cut anything. FYI>