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bwd1958
GTM on order
Joined: Sun Jul 28, 2013 9:32 am Posts: 7 Location: Edzell GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Sliding windows
I had decided that one of the first things to do on my coupe was to sort the rattling side windows so I ordered two complete side window kits from mini spares. They turned up today so I unpacked them and tried the various pieces against the car and found that the two bottom seals were short and not only are the two chrome/stainless steel strips short but also the window catch locking holes appear to be in the wrong place! Have I ordered the wrong parts or am I being a bit dim but it does seem that the coupes doors are longer than a minis.
Cheers Bruce.
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Tue Jul 11, 2017 10:48 pm |
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kano nordie
On the Road
Joined: Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:47 am Posts: 967 Location: Kano north Nigeria GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Sliding windows
Coupe windows are longer than mini, if my memory is correct only the window catches from a mini are usable my old Cox had sliding windows, the Coupe I'm building now has a one piece window with a circular vent from Car Builder Solutions fitted John
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Wed Jul 12, 2017 6:12 am |
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Sven
Ready for SVA
Joined: Sat May 05, 2012 9:24 am Posts: 373 Location: Norwich GTM: Libra
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Re: Sliding windows
I seem to remember when i done my coupe (back in the early 90's) that i bought long strips & cut them to size. But don't know if you can still buy them like that
_________________ Previous Coupe owner (1987-94) Previous Libra owner (2012-19)
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Wed Jul 12, 2017 7:39 am |
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grizzler73
Looking like a GTM
Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:25 pm Posts: 165 GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Sliding windows
The frame of the Cox/Coupe is a channel specially formed for the car, it is not a Mini Door frame cut off and bolted on to the Coupe door. you will then need to get some plastic and cut new windows using the old ones as a template. This is what you need. https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/ ... -per-metre
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Wed Jul 12, 2017 11:19 am |
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rossabitz
Looking like a GTM
Joined: Wed Oct 10, 2007 7:18 pm Posts: 157 Location: HUNTINGDON,CAMBS
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Re: Sliding windows
I know Derek Hambly has the glass in stock. I think I still have the stainless steel channels.
_________________ Alan Britton HUNTINGDON CAMBS PE26 2SY
rossabitz@btconnect.com
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Wed Jul 12, 2017 2:29 pm |
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grizzler73
Looking like a GTM
Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:25 pm Posts: 165 GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Sliding windows
Is the channel for the slider rubber to sit in not just the one off a mini? Cheers simon
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Wed Jul 12, 2017 4:21 pm |
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bwd1958
GTM on order
Joined: Sun Jul 28, 2013 9:32 am Posts: 7 Location: Edzell GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Sliding windows
Hi folks thanks for all your replies. My window glass is in good condition it was the seals and chrome locking strips that I tried to replace with ones from mini spares but the coupe windows are about 25mm longer. Rossabitz when would be the best time to phone you? Cheers Bruce.
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Wed Jul 12, 2017 4:44 pm |
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derek hambly
Part built GTM
Joined: Sat Nov 09, 2013 8:17 pm Posts: 54 GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Sliding windows
Hi there, I have a batch of undrilled window channels in satin finish stainless steel. Derek Hambly
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Fri Jul 14, 2017 7:00 pm |
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Steve Shield
Ready for SVA
Joined: Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:46 pm Posts: 302
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Re: Sliding windows
That's a very sprawnsy chair you've got there Derek
Steve
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Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:17 am |
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kano nordie
On the Road
Joined: Wed Jul 31, 2013 11:47 am Posts: 967 Location: Kano north Nigeria GTM: Cox/Coupe
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Re: Sliding windows
A very sexy squashed oval exhaust outlet
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Sat Jul 15, 2017 10:04 am |
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