The agonizing wait for a specialty window cut-out transformed my approach to van builds
I ordered a custom curved window for my van over eight months ago, and the delivery date kept shifting like sand. Each postponed email felt like a personal affront, especially when I had the entire interior layout hinging on that single aperture. There was a week where I just stared at the blank wall, tape outlining where the glass would eventually go (if it ever arrived). It reminded me of older builders who would hand-cut everything with basic tools, embracing imperfections as part of the story. That forced pause made me reconsider my entire sequencing, leading to a much more flexible floor plan I now prefer. Honestly, the window finally showed up last Tuesday, and installing it felt anti-climactic compared to the lessons learned during the delay. The whole ordeal taught me that van building is less about milestones and more about adapting to the gaps between them.