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[briancaveman2003]

is it possible to convert me wind up windows to the classic slide one's if so do they do a kit and were can i get them from

Edited by briancaveman2003, 25 September 2015 - 04:58 PM.

[Cooperman]

Yes it is possible. In fact it was done on the 'works' rally clubman in 1970. Look for photos if you want to do this to save weight. With plastic side windows and no winding mechanism the weight saved is quite a lot.

[nicklouse]

is it possible to convert me wind up windows to the classic slide one's if so do they do a kit and were can i get them from

Yes there are kits but they are expensive and don't even include the glass.

[Cooperman]

Here is the 'World Cup Mini' a Mk.3 door with sliding Perspex windows.

 

 

In view of the work needed, it can be easier and save just as much weight to fit Perspex/polycarbonate windows as direct replacement for the glass, fix them permanently closed and fit sliding square small windows into the larger ones.

[fenghuang]

If this is just about weight, obviously the glass is heavy, but how much weight can be saved by fitting electric window mechs?
And how well do Perspex windows cope with use before getting scratched to ****?

[briancaveman2003]

not about weight it's about my door skins bowing i need to fix a brace on the inside of the door to pull top of the door skin closer to the window unable to do this with wined windows. my cars just had a respray so i don't want to replace door skins

[Cooperman]

If this is just about weight, obviously the glass is heavy, but how much weight can be saved by fitting electric window mechs?
And how well do Perspex windows cope with use before getting scratched to ****?

Perspex/Polycarbonate windows are fine in use. I've had them in my 'S' since I restored and prepared it back in 1995 and they bare still fine. I use 5 mm Perspex. The weight saved is huge.

[briancaveman2003]

 

If this is just about weight, obviously the glass is heavy, but how much weight can be saved by fitting electric window mechs?
And how well do Perspex windows cope with use before getting scratched to ****?

Perspex/Polycarbonate windows are fine in use. I've had them in my 'S' since I restored and prepared it back in 1995 and they bare still fine. I use 5 mm Perspex. The weight saved is huge.

 

yes i think that's the way to go. cheers to everyone for your comments