popotla Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I’ve just talked to a metalworker/fitter about having protective grilles fitted to the rear side windows (i.e. the ones behind the passenger doors) of my Landrover DefenderTd5 County Station Wagon 110 (year 2005). One of the ideas he mentioned is as follows: weld a number of bolts (specifically the bolt head), as appropriate (six or eight) to the grille itself; drill holes through the black frame surrounding the window (is this steel or aluminium???), and also through the plastic trim, if necessary/appropriate. The entire grille could then be placed and bolted into position. By undoing the bolts (which are of course on the inside of the vehicle) the grille can be removed for cleaning the windows or if not needed. Holes in the window frame would need to be drilled very accurately: towards the outer edge in order to avoid the glass, but not excessively near the edge. Also, very accurate alignment of each fixed bolt and its respective hole would be essential. I’m wondering how feasible this would be. Can’t afford to drill (or have the grilles made, assuming they’ll be fitted as I’ve tried to describe) and then find out it doesn’t work. The grilles themseves could be powder-coated stell, or could be aluminium (I’m not sure in that case how they’d be finished). I’m told that powder coating doesn’t last as long on aluminium as on steel, which would indeed coincide with my recent experience. Any comments, please, about what I’m thinking of having done? I’m looking for your ideas as to the feasibility of welding bolts to the grille, and drilling, in the way I’ve tried to describe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Why ?? I take it you are making the grills for the outside of the windows. If so don't forget the machine gun on the roof like all riot vehicles have.j Why clean the windows..... If you're that bothered.why not remove the side panels with the windows fitted and fit a pair of solid side panels from an 88" series. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 ones I've seem hook over the upper edge of side window frame & bolt through the body panel below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacey Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 How much is the work going to cost you? I mean is it going to outweigh the cost of buying complete outside set from Mantec for instance? Then surely with them in hand rather than rivet you could just bolt them in to place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameslwt Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 just bought a set...being made to order, off ebay for£65! can't complain at that I reckon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Good price that James. The Mobile Storage Systems ones are nearly double that in price. At least they fit on the inside where people don't notice them. The inside ones are also good to hang things from. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameslwt Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Ebay item no 140277684000 Pics also show how they mount (pretty simple tho!) James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Mantec external grilles or internal grilles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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