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[blacktulip]

Hi, I'm going to try and remake some rear opening window frame U clips and I need some ideas on what to use for these that I could improvise. Any ideas anyone?

[RustyAutoCityE]

I'm not familliar with the part (fixed rear windows here), have any photos of an original so I can have a think?

[Ethel]

Do you mean the hinges for fixing to the B pillar?

[Chris1275gt]

I'd say get a piece of stainless steel the same thickness or slightly thinner and you should be able to bend it to shape. Attaching it to the frame might be the harder job.

[Itsaminithing]

Have you thought about using stainless piano hinges?

 

You will still have the same problem with attaching this to the frame -the only source of nickel plated brass semi-tubular rivets i've been able to find has been in the US -so shipping & export charges make it costly for the amount you need.

[blacktulip]

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This little bit here. I'm trying to think what I may have laying about that I can use. I wish biscuit tins were stainless ha ha

Edited by blacktulip, 31 October 2020 - 09:54 AM.

[Bobbins]

The original use of rivets is what was normal in the '60s when the later style hinges were introduced, if I was bespoke making some now I'd probably design a slightly larger purchase area where the hinge tab meets the frame and bond them on with a modern adhesive ... just a thought?

[Chris1275gt]

These might be able to fix it with a bit of fettling.

Ebay item no 192701028417

Edited by Chris1275gt, 31 October 2020 - 11:16 AM.

[Ethel]

I don't think they'd need much fixing, they are screwed at the other end. You can mig weld stainless with mild steel wire, it's just not stainless at the weld.

 

A raid of the kitchen drawe,r or a trip to TKmax or Tescos could get you a stainless donor with a bit of spring in it. If you don't mind the strange looks - measuring spatulas with your verniers.

 

Also in my experience you're best off drilling any holes where you want them before investing time in cutting & bending.

[blacktulip]

Thanks for the ideas guys. I was thinking of using a modern adhesive. I'm home now so going have a look about and see what I can make "go missing" ?