In this vlog we can really see the influence the early silent films had on David's vlog style. Notice the plain black with white letter, the change of play speed simply magnificent.
When you said it didn’t look much different for all that work, my lip trembled. 💔 But we know all that insulation and tremendous artwork with ply is a hidden gem
I just noticed you drilled the holes in the floor for the screws and you had the vacuum cleaner standing next to you and then you used the professionals normal was of moving debris aka your hand :)
I was biting my nails when you're cutting a hole into your van! But nothing prepared me for what lies ahead .. the rubber trim. I would've freak out at that moment, but as always, you have your way, well done! Loving the floor board by the way, very impressive if you ask me.
there exists a clever drill called a screw counterbore I believe - it drills the holes and countersinks at the same time- I have been thinking of buying a set since 1987 ;)
Noooooooooooo!! Stumbled across ‘Cruising the Cut’ a week or so ago and have binge-watched 114 episodes. Just thinking I might be returning to some form of sanity and...........nooooooooo!! he’s doing ANOTHER ruddy vlog, this time fitting out a motor home. Will I ever see the grandchildren again???? 😉
Haha I know what you mean, but it is fascinating watching and very addictive. I've only got through a certain amount of Cruising The Cut videos and now I've put them on halt, because I'm glued to these now and I can't just go and watch the newest Vandamonium video, as that would be cheating and spoil the surprise of the finished van. 😂
I'm a complete noob at this and I am amazed at your work and your patience in actually taking the time to vlog your progress. I can imagine just how much time and effort you have put into this project, not only the work of turning your Proace into a camping van but also the work of filming and vlogging! Many thanks! I have a newer model Proace and am just starting to do the same. One question if I may. Is the wiring for the LED lights and Skylight fan spliced into the existing wiring or will all the modifications run off your solar setup?
Nice progress. Bummer about not being able to install the second window on the mild sunny day. I would also have countersunk the holes, this gives a better appearance and reduces tearout or breaking if you just drove the screws flush without countersinking. Dave.
Couldn't help but notice when you were building your van that a straight edge might have helped. If you are interested I was told to put a straight piece of metal down (or a level), clamp it to your wood and use that to run your saw against. You will get great, straight cuts that you will be proud of. Cheerio!
Loving seeing the van evolve- it's looking so good. Sorry about the sachet- delays are so frustrating but there's ALWAYS something else to do! The worst bit is the prep work- as you said, it doesn't look so different but it will help enormously in the long run. 👍😀
Exactly the same thing happened with the width of the trim that was supplied with my windows. There were two skins to get over and luckily the "Glass for Vans" chap doing the install rang his office and they ordered me some much wider which fitted over both skins. Does make you wonder why they don't sell you the right stuff to start with. Coming on nicely Dave!
Cheers Greg. I'm now three vlogs "in hand" and making the cabinets ... I think you'll cringe at my shambolic attempts at carpentry but at least it's starting to look more like a camper now :-)
It’s looking good and progressing well. If I ever decide to get a campervan you’ve shown me that I need to go to Hilltop, Jerba, Westafalia. I could never tackle a job like this! Thanks for the update.
Well done David.👍 Do not get too despondent - the interior of the van will look very different - you have just ‘laid the foundations’ to achieve that.😀
the people that are just forcing their screws in without countersinking probably have self countersinking screws. they have bits on the head to carve out some space.
Youre a funny guy..... Good instal. That wipe is probably just alcohol wipes so the " window primer/activator" have a clean grease free surface to be applied on. :) Hi from Canada.
Once again, a great video to see your progress and enjoy your company. I would have liked to see what the trim looked like upon completion to see the outcome of your clever idea of putting the trim only on the inside of the two metal edges. Your collection of tools must be beginning to grow quite large.
Looking good, looking good!!! By no time @ all you will be enjoying your fruits of your labor. You'll have all that space age silver all covered up... lol... Chris
Interesting; a lot of the RUclips tutorials I watched clearly had it going on both. Otherwise when you get condensation in the van, it'll run down the window and between the panels and soak into the insulation there (I have squeezed sealant in the gap)
It will be designed to go over two skins that have been spot welded together. If you pull such a seal off a car you will see both skins meet and are bonded and spot welded together. Obviously this wasn’t the case where the window wasn’t factory fitted. I would have tried to get the skins together for condensation issues and a bit of strength/integrity between the skins. I’m sure Dave did a fine job in sorting something.
Dave; Once you've Artexed the ceiling and Flocked the walls with some nice Flowery carpets on the floor and Chintz curtains you van will look Luvverly ;-)
David you could do a tidy business here in Michigan, USA, in the Detroit area! There are plenty of buildings available that would be perfect for doing van conversions, mostly on 8 mile road.
Came across your great vlog. at the weekend. Now caught up and looking forward to seeing more. Have been contemplating one of these vans instead of the joining the VW crowd (and there really is a crowd of them here in Cornwall). Nice to see you opting for the side bench approach too. Don't think you'll regret that - especially if you keep room at the front end to be able to sit opposite an open side door. Think I'd ponder a way to fit a shower curtain between the ends of the open back doors.
Looking good so far, I know it's late and you have already done it but they make a tool that goes into the drill that is a quick change drill on one end, pull it out and flip it around and it's a countersink on the other. Pros use them to save time and not have to unchuck the drill then put in the countersink, also it makes it easier to keep track of the two because the drill and countersink are a double ended arrangement that always stays together.
good job your surname isn't morrison! lol (think about it 😜) ahh looking excellent! soon be sorted and ready for use! which version of windows you running on the van? you running it in hammer mode?! 😉 seriously tho, you should be very proud of your work so far! im glad to see it going so well 😊
Just going threw your play list and enjoying it . . . .To counter sink you just use a bigger drill bit instead of buying the special drill bit . . . I know you already bought just for future reference
I did wince slightly when you handled the cut out from the door with bare hands. Gloves may have been sensible. Did you know you can get pilot drills with a built in countersink? Your videos are informative, funny, and give a real sense of the elation and frustration of a self build. Thanks.
Not sure why you were wincing? Yes, you can get combi drill/countersinks but then you have to buy a set to ensure you have the right size pilot hole. It's more bother to have separate ones but only one countersink needed. Glad you like the videos, cheers
I’m not sure that hacksaws even come with wood blades, but if they did they’d have more teeth per inch and would probably work better on the rubber than a metal blade would.
There are countersink drillbits that can be placed onto a drill. You drill and countersink in one go. I havent used such, but i plan to. It looks quite convenient.
The way you have done it, while a little slower, is much better in your situation, and the coutersink bit can be used for many more jobs in the future.
The shares of plywood producers fall as further turnover by you seem unlikely in future. Good job, looks very neat. I am looking forward to what furniture you will make for it. The window is very neat. This will be a nice little home away from home, won`t it?
I know what it's like, putting in the work and finding it looks the same. I just did the back bedroom, I was quite disappointed in it because it didn't look as if I had done anything and I didn't know why until a sister came round to inspect it her first words were "You've done it all in the same colours!!". Well, how was I supposed to know, I only live here.
David , good work , however as you progress please be mindful to security and anti theft. A couple near me spent a lot of money and time , doing a similar project which was their pride and joy. Sadly one night , their lovely camper decided to go TRAVELLING , without them and was last seen heading in the direction of a place called Rathkeale.......................................they've never seen it since............................
A quick question, now that we're entering May. Will you be returning to the sea ( Canals actually) and storing your land yacht ( Camping van ) or finishing it before you set-out for your next port of call. Arrg. (Said with a bad pirate voice).
Hi. I'm still aboard the boat and have been all winter. The van needs finishing before I do any cruising though plus I have some paid work coming up that I need to be around for so any cruising will be minimal until much later in the year I think.
Hello there, I don't suppose you made a note of or drew around the finished ply panels? You could sell them as plans to anyone doing a Proace conversion, just a thought.
Its starting to take shape nicely, I'm sure that it will end up looking pretty dang spiffy. Good preparation really shows in a finished product. Do you have a link for the led lights you are using, they look just the thing to upgrade the ones in my narrowboat. Regards, Chas
Hi David - these guys seems to have really good ideas for fitting out a van - maybe you can see something useful - look quite homey as well as functional - enjoying your videos - Many thanks!!!!!
I admire your patience, the whole thing looks a real awkward job to me. i suppose once you line it all out with fake leopard fur then it'l be jobs a goodun!
Why don't you add a Victorian touch where the sides meet the ceiling and that will provide a channel to run your wiring through I just subbed really enjoy your videos an greetings from Farmington nm USA
Thanks. I did that on the back ones but didn't have any this time. It doesn't matter though as the scratches were light, get hidden by the glass and I blobbed some primer over them as well.
Thanks for sharing ! I just wonder whether it is cheaper to build these windows by purchasing your own tools and doing it by yourself or just having someone does it for you.Cheers!
I have restored several antique cars. One guy I met doing one. Told me something that has some real truth to it. It may take you longer, but you did it yourself. Now I have an question. Is there any chance that rain can get behind the glass at the top. I ask this thinking. If water gets in. Could it freeze , and possibly expand and break the glass.
If it goes behind, it will either flow out along the line of the sealant or if frozen, would freeze up and out the gap. This form of window fitting is pretty commonplace and I've never heard of any breaking through freezing water.
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Man with jigsaw, large piece of ply, lots of swearing. Brilliant stuff. Keep it coming! 👍😀
I liked the "Windows Update" bit.
In this vlog we can really see the influence the early silent films had on David's vlog style. Notice the plain black with white letter, the change of play speed simply magnificent.
Nicely observed. The notes under the title card are great too. Very Woody Allen. I mean this in the best possible way 😉
I wouldn't underestimate your work so far. As they say, anything worth doing is worth doing right.
When you said it didn’t look much different for all that work, my lip trembled. 💔 But we know all that insulation and tremendous artwork with ply is a hidden gem
This is the most enjoyable and yet relaxing diy vlog I've ever seen. Good bye insomnia.
I just noticed you drilled the holes in the floor for the screws and you had the vacuum cleaner standing next to you and then you used the professionals normal was of moving debris aka your hand :)
I was biting my nails when you're cutting a hole into your van! But nothing prepared me for what lies ahead .. the rubber trim. I would've freak out at that moment, but as always, you have your way, well done! Loving the floor board by the way, very impressive if you ask me.
Love your videos mate. Keep going. It's like watching me. Get there in the end. ATB Frank
I do love a well placed “yikes”. You’re doing a fantastic job
Thanks Mandy :-)
there exists a clever drill called a screw counterbore I believe - it drills the holes and countersinks at the same time- I have been thinking of buying a set since 1987 ;)
I'm glad you countersunk the screw holes in "Drill" mode.... ;)
No head, fruity overtones with a nice full flavor. As Magnus would say... not bad! 8.5/10 on the install. 10/10 on the execution. Hahaha.
Noooooooooooo!! Stumbled across ‘Cruising the Cut’ a week or so ago and have binge-watched 114 episodes. Just thinking I might be returning to some form of sanity and...........nooooooooo!! he’s doing ANOTHER ruddy vlog, this time fitting out a motor home. Will I ever see the grandchildren again???? 😉
Hahahaha sorry!
Haha I know what you mean, but it is fascinating watching and very addictive. I've only got through a certain amount of Cruising The Cut videos and now I've put them on halt, because I'm glued to these now and I can't just go and watch the newest Vandamonium video, as that would be cheating and spoil the surprise of the finished van. 😂
Great job done, do like the honesty of your videos. Keep up the good work.
Just a hint, its easier to turn the tube of adhesive inside the gun than it is to turn the whole gun when trying to apply a consistently shaped bead.
I'm a complete noob at this and I am amazed at your work and your patience in actually taking the time to vlog your progress. I can imagine just how much time and effort you have put into this project, not only the work of turning your Proace into a camping van but also the work of filming and vlogging! Many thanks!
I have a newer model Proace and am just starting to do the same.
One question if I may. Is the wiring for the LED lights and Skylight fan spliced into the existing wiring or will all the modifications run off your solar setup?
love watching you contemplate how to do something, then do it, and maybe re-do it.....You are a perfectionist...
Thank you. Alas I'm a would-be perfectionist who isn't actually skilled enough to be perfect!
Nice progress. Bummer about not being able to install the second window on the mild sunny day. I would also have countersunk the holes, this gives a better appearance and reduces tearout or breaking if you just drove the screws flush without countersinking.
Dave.
It's looking great. Keep up the good work !!!
"space age NASA capsule with all this Elvis stuff" What a great line! I'm not the "handyman"--DIY type, but I do enjoy your videos.
Couldn't help but notice when you were building your van that a straight edge might have helped. If you are interested I was told to put a straight piece of metal down (or a level), clamp it to your wood and use that to run your saw against. You will get great, straight cuts that you will be proud of. Cheerio!
I did try that but somehow still came out with wonky lines
Vandemonium it doesn’t work with a jigsaw. BTDT. The blade bends sideways too much. I mean, that’s literally what it is intended for, making curves.
Loving seeing the van evolve- it's looking so good. Sorry about the sachet- delays are so frustrating but there's ALWAYS something else to do! The worst bit is the prep work- as you said, it doesn't look so different but it will help enormously in the long run. 👍😀
Exactly the same thing happened with the width of the trim that was supplied with my windows. There were two skins to get over and luckily the "Glass for Vans" chap doing the install rang his office and they ordered me some much wider which fitted over both skins. Does make you wonder why they don't sell you the right stuff to start with. Coming on nicely Dave!
Cheers Greg. I'm now three vlogs "in hand" and making the cabinets ... I think you'll cringe at my shambolic attempts at carpentry but at least it's starting to look more like a camper now :-)
You are so fortunate to have the time to crack on, work is still taking its toll on my build but not for much longer 😃
That's because you're gadding about going to festivals like Camp Quirky instead of building ;-)
I'll expect to see you there next year showing off your finished ride 😎
Looking good David. The van, I mean. You do good work. I enjoy it very much. An interesting conversion. Keep the vlog's coming.
It’s looking good and progressing well. If I ever decide to get a campervan you’ve shown me that I need to go to Hilltop, Jerba, Westafalia. I could never tackle a job like this! Thanks for the update.
Pipe grip pliers will nip the two edges together and keep them parallel David.
Aha! Cheers for that!
Well done David.👍 Do not get too despondent - the interior of the van will look very different - you have just ‘laid the foundations’ to achieve that.😀
the people that are just forcing their screws in without countersinking probably have self countersinking screws. they have bits on the head to carve out some space.
Man with jigsaw , large piece of ply ,lots if swearing sounds like every diy project ever
Youre a funny guy..... Good instal. That wipe is probably just alcohol wipes so the " window primer/activator" have a clean grease free surface to be applied on. :) Hi from Canada.
9:29 I think I've seen them used as café style curtain rods possibly
Once again, a great video to see your progress and enjoy your company. I would have liked to see what the trim looked like upon completion to see the outcome of your clever idea of putting the trim only on the inside of the two metal edges. Your collection of tools must be beginning to grow quite large.
All will be revealed as the build goes on :-)
Looking good, looking good!!! By no time @ all you will be enjoying your fruits of your labor. You'll have all that space age silver all covered up... lol...
Chris
Coming along well bro, with each video it looks more and more like not just a van. ATB
My understanding is the window trim is designed to go on the inner skin only anyway. Found this out after I’d ran it round on both skins myself lol
Interesting; a lot of the RUclips tutorials I watched clearly had it going on both. Otherwise when you get condensation in the van, it'll run down the window and between the panels and soak into the insulation there (I have squeezed sealant in the gap)
It will be designed to go over two skins that have been spot welded together. If you pull such a seal off a car you will see both skins meet and are bonded and spot welded together. Obviously this wasn’t the case where the window wasn’t factory fitted. I would have tried to get the skins together for condensation issues and a bit of strength/integrity between the skins. I’m sure Dave did a fine job in sorting something.
Got more balls than Theo from indie projects, that lad shit himself at the thought of putting in a little window.....good for you, loving the videos
Haha, it's not something that everyone's happy to try, for sure. I'm actually quite surprised I did it!!
Oh thank you for taking it off hammer. My my, how my head hurt..
Dave; Once you've Artexed the ceiling and Flocked the walls with some nice Flowery carpets on the floor and Chintz curtains you van will look Luvverly ;-)
David you could do a tidy business here in Michigan, USA, in the Detroit area! There are plenty of buildings available that would be perfect for doing van conversions, mostly on 8 mile road.
my favourite cut off tool is my angle grinder with a 0.8 or 1 mm cutoff disc .
Came across your great vlog. at the weekend. Now caught up and looking forward to seeing more. Have been contemplating one of these vans instead of the joining the VW crowd (and there really is a crowd of them here in Cornwall).
Nice to see you opting for the side bench approach too. Don't think you'll regret that - especially if you keep room at the front end to be able to sit opposite an open side door.
Think I'd ponder a way to fit a shower curtain between the ends of the open back doors.
Thank you. Yes, there must be some curtain arrangement I'm sure!
Looking good! It's coming along nicely.
Loving the vids!👍 im looking to convert a transit soon... so picking up a load of tips! Cheers!😁
Looking good so far, I know it's late and you have already done it but they make a tool that goes into the drill that is a quick change drill on one end, pull it out and flip it around and it's a countersink on the other. Pros use them to save time and not have to unchuck the drill then put in the countersink, also it makes it easier to keep track of the two because the drill and countersink are a double ended arrangement that always stays together.
That sounds neat, maybe I'll get one
well done it,s looking good.
This is my favourite video title yet. When you speed up your muttering it gives me PTSD.
Settings: playback speed: X .25
good job your surname isn't morrison! lol (think about it 😜)
ahh looking excellent! soon be sorted and ready for use!
which version of windows you running on the van? you running it in hammer mode?! 😉
seriously tho, you should be very proud of your work so far! im glad to see it going so well 😊
Liked the title!!! I guess you could have also called it windows 2.0
Just going threw your play list and enjoying it . . . .To counter sink you just use a bigger drill bit instead of buying the special drill bit . . . I know you already bought just for future reference
Glad you like the videos. I prefer a dedicated countersink bit.
I did wince slightly when you handled the cut out from the door with bare hands. Gloves may have been sensible. Did you know you can get pilot drills with a built in countersink? Your videos are informative, funny, and give a real sense of the elation and frustration of a self build. Thanks.
Not sure why you were wincing? Yes, you can get combi drill/countersinks but then you have to buy a set to ensure you have the right size pilot hole. It's more bother to have separate ones but only one countersink needed. Glad you like the videos, cheers
"Not sure why you were wincing?"
- Burrs
Cut metal edges like that tend to be sharp. You can cut your self quite badly on them
Ah. Thank you. It was fine though, no blood was spilled on this occasion. :-)
I’m not sure that hacksaws even come with wood blades, but if they did they’d have more teeth per inch and would probably work better on the rubber than a metal blade would.
Golden rule....Measure twice cut once. Alternately buy some trim to cover the gaps 😉. It’s looking good
I measure several times!
Vandemonium and I’m sure several times more 😉
And each time a different result!!
Vandemonium glad it’s not just me 👍
There are countersink drillbits that can be placed onto a drill. You drill and countersink in one go. I havent used such, but i plan to. It looks quite convenient.
I saw those but then you need to buy a whole set with every version of pilot hole size you want
The way you have done it, while a little slower, is much better in your situation, and the coutersink bit can be used for many more jobs in the future.
Reminiscent of your first AF vlog (float with me float with me) All shiny and space age
At this rate you will have your caravan for July, to cruise the continent.
Cheers
Great video, David, as always--thanks!. And, at the risk of sounding "vicious," I think the word you meant to write is "viscous."
Dammit!!! I'd like to blame a spellchecker or autocorrect or something but that's my own idiocy :-(
No biggie, David! I had never seen "viscose" before so, actually, I learned a new word--thanks!
The shares of plywood producers fall as further turnover by you seem unlikely in future. Good job, looks very neat. I am looking forward to what furniture you will make for it.
The window is very neat. This will be a nice little home away from home, won`t it?
I hope so!
Good job 👍
I know what it's like, putting in the work and finding it looks the same. I just did the back bedroom, I was quite disappointed in it because it didn't look as if I had done anything and I didn't know why until a sister came round to inspect it her first words were "You've done it all in the same colours!!".
Well, how was I supposed to know, I only live here.
Interesting- thank you!😊
Always buy more blades for the saw. They raunch out fast
countersink, the small details nice... then have g&t
IMHO you should get another trim (16mm wide ideally J-type)
Wonderful work👍👍
Thank you Claire :-)
David , good work , however as you progress please be mindful to security and anti theft. A couple near me spent a lot of money and time , doing a similar project which was their pride and joy.
Sadly one night , their lovely camper decided to go TRAVELLING , without them and was last seen heading in the direction of a place called Rathkeale.......................................they've never seen it since............................
Thanks. Yes, I'm alert to the possibility. Cheers
A quick question, now that we're entering May. Will you be returning to the sea ( Canals actually) and storing your land yacht ( Camping van ) or finishing it before you set-out for your next port of call. Arrg. (Said with a bad pirate voice).
Hi. I'm still aboard the boat and have been all winter. The van needs finishing before I do any cruising though plus I have some paid work coming up that I need to be around for so any cruising will be minimal until much later in the year I think.
Hello there, I don't suppose you made a note of or drew around the finished ply panels? You could sell them as plans to anyone doing a Proace conversion, just a thought.
I didn’t :-(
Its starting to take shape nicely, I'm sure that it will end up looking pretty dang spiffy. Good preparation really shows in a finished product.
Do you have a link for the led lights you are using, they look just the thing to upgrade the ones in my narrowboat. Regards, Chas
Not offhand but I'll try to find a link next time I'm sat at the laptop. I just found them on Amazon though.
Finaly no hammer mode!!!!!
But it's always "Hammer Time" in my world :-)
Ok.... but i think I was the first one to mention the hammer mode mistake...
Sorry for any spelling spelling faults .. I´m from Sweeden..
Just a question. But when you have finished the van will you be doing a vlog about your adventures in the van. Love watching these vlogs. Great work
Hi David - these guys seems to have really good ideas for fitting out a van - maybe you can see something useful - look quite homey as well as functional - enjoying your videos - Many thanks!!!!!
they make self taping screws
I meant to suggest crown moulding
I admire your patience, the whole thing looks a real awkward job to me. i suppose once you line it all out with fake leopard fur then it'l be jobs a goodun!
Good plan!
Why don't you add a Victorian touch where the sides meet the ceiling and that will provide a channel to run your wiring through I just subbed really enjoy your videos an greetings from Farmington nm USA
Might do! Cheers
David, as a non driver I wondered if renovations on your vehicle alter MOT or insurance requirements.
No change to the MoT; it's insured as a campervan and the insurers are fully aware it was self converted.
Top notch sir !
is the window trim not also intended to atop condensation from the window dripping between the panels?
Possibly but I thought of that and went around the gap between the panels with a thick gooey waterproof sealant.
A new blade is required
If you don't want the floor board to go anywhere , just close the back door ! LOL !
Verry good job!!
Looks great.
Greetings,, Kitty.
Next time use masking tape where you are jig sawing so you don't scratch the paint
Thanks. I did that on the back ones but didn't have any this time. It doesn't matter though as the scratches were light, get hidden by the glass and I blobbed some primer over them as well.
👍 thanks again ! Nice !
david hi as always great work and video bob in derby 9+
Does your van have a name yet? Also, will you vlog your van travels? It's really looking great, David 👍😏
I don't really name vehicles but my sister christened it Myvanwy
Thanks for sharing ! I just wonder whether it is cheaper to build these windows by purchasing your own tools and doing it by yourself or just having someone does it for you.Cheers!
No, cheaper to DIY
How many £x,000 are we up to now? Have you actually passed the cost of buying one ready-made?
Good grief no, have you seen how much those things cost? I haven't even reached the cost of a decent second-hand one yet, far from it.
instead of turning the whole chalking gun you can spin the tube itself
oh matron ?..
did you varnish or shellac or use any coating to seal the plywood side or floor so they won't shrink and swell?
What’s your plan for the interior are you going to make a bed galley and a small washroom or are you just going to install a bed?
Hi. I described the gist of it in the prior vlog or the one before that.
Vandemonium ok I will check it out.
I think you should go back to using hammer mode, much more fun...
Counter-sinking ! Welcome to the self-build OCD group! Some of us are keeping up standards.
Ha!
However drilling holes - Next to a Vacuum Cleaner! - and just brushing away the sawdust :( - I know you can clean up afterwards but ...
Well yeah but I'm not going to hoover after every individual hole ... I had lots of mess to make so it got cleared up at the end of the day.
Space age van :)
Im sure your if you started DIY surgery people would watch David, even with those tools. Vans coming along nicely
I suspect that would attract quite an audience!
you must have some interesting "bloopers" material on film.
I don't think that I would have said Windows Update, because it usually leads to a crash.
how are the knees David O'boy?
I have restored several antique cars. One guy I met doing one. Told me something that has some real truth to it. It may take you longer, but you did it yourself. Now I have an question. Is there any chance that rain can get behind the glass at the top. I ask this thinking. If water gets in. Could it freeze , and possibly expand and break the glass.
If it goes behind, it will either flow out along the line of the sealant or if frozen, would freeze up and out the gap. This form of window fitting is pretty commonplace and I've never heard of any breaking through freezing water.