Blanco Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 The time is coming when I get stuck into a major 'refresh' of my 2 door. One of the areas where I will have quite a bit of expense it seems is seals and rubbers. Most would ideally be replaced with new, there is some NOS around at eyewatering prices and some pattern parts are available but not cheap. Side windows in particular need seals and felts and completely sorted out. In recent weeks though, I saw a reference to a one piece fixed rear side window, I think for the Danish? market. I have become quite taken with the idea of simplifying the side windows, probably be quieter as well. Problem is I can't find whatever it was I saw again, or any other reference to 'simple' glazing at the rear of a 2 door. Anyone out there seen this option/variation? Or any experience/recommendations for getting one-off windows made for classic vehicles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 Yes, Danish and some here in France had the 1 piece window. Tax reason I guess. If you make a template, a local carglass company should be able to cut it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 (edited) If you fancy a project, you could build your own frame and create the equivalent of these for a 2 door ... https://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/en/uk/storage-systems/gullwing/front-runner-gullwing-window-aluminium-land-rover-defender.html Edited December 26, 2020 by SteveG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted December 26, 2020 Author Share Posted December 26, 2020 12 hours ago, Arjan said: Yes, Danish and some here in France had the 1 piece window. Thanks Arjan, I was beginning to think I had imagined it, .... still haven't found an LR reference tho'. 11 hours ago, SteveG said: If you fancy a project, you could build your own frame yes but I was thinking more standard (periodish) window seal and a fixed glass. 12 hours ago, Arjan said: If you make a template, a local carglass company should be able to cut it for you. Trouble is it isn't flat,... it has a radius top to bottom, though straight-ish front to back,... I have no experience of the cost of curved glass, hence the query really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Here you go : and a standard 2 Door Hope this is of some use.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 2-doors are here in France easy to find. ... at a price mind you ! Had several 2-doors over the decades and ran them in the ground eating motorways in Europe. Most were V8 on LPG. Last two door I had was basically 490 ltrs of LPG, 2 Recardo seats, a very loud Pioneer Stereo and a V8 on carbs that served me for over a million kms.. Moving the sparewheel on a Pivlock gave even more space for LPG tanks... We'd change oil every 3 weeks when we were very busy. Thing has been everywhere, often towing a trailer.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 Many thanks Arjan, interesting to compare. The green one in the wood yard looks like flat glass...... The black one is exactly the sort of thing I was interested in .... and the van I presume is just a steel panel filling in the aperture I don't suppose there was the volume to warrant pressing a bespoke side. Now all we need is the part number for the black one's back window 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 I think - think - you may find in the parts catalogue something on export side windows. Not steel panels - way to heavy and expensive. In Holland they were usu. some sort of "plastic" and used a lot to convert cars to commercials to avoid taxes. Make a template from carton and cut some 5 mm panel in the correct shape. and although you may find a part no, I seriously doubt LR will have it in stock.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Arjan said: I think - think - you may find in the parts catalogue something on export side windows. My first port of call, .... but mine doesn'r seem to have anything in it, there may be other editions that do I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 Just wondering if there are any Danish members who have come across this? @Soren Frimodt maybe?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Frimodt Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 20 hours ago, Blanco said: Just wondering if there are any Danish members who have come across this? @Soren Frimodt maybe?? Hi, I don't know of any RRC specialists here really, but if you put up a post on dlrk.dk which is the one and only Danish Land Rover Club I'm sure someone will guide you in the right direction 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Frimodt Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Oh and that top commercial Arjan posted is Danish, and indeed I've seen some with the fixed side window. Probably fitted to vans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 Many thanks Soren, I'll have a good look at dlrk (with the aid of Chrome translation!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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