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[Peter_NottinghamS]

Many or you will be familiar with my 1983 Mini called Marvin (https://www.ukminis....oad-mini-marvin) and he has sealed rear windows.

Is it possible to all the hinged rear windows?

How easier/difficult a job is it?

I used the search facility to return no matches so I'm surprised that this hasn't been asked before.

Thanks in advance.

Peter

[stuart bowes]

it has been asked loads of times, it's just the search is next to useless

 

you have to use google instead like this (see what I did for the search term)

 

https://www.google.c...chrome&ie=UTF-8

Edited by stuart bowes, 05 July 2025 - 12:55 PM.

[colinf1]

Not too hard to do. Just take your time and having an assistant helps

Remove old window and seal - easiest option here is to run a Stanley blade around the outer seal then you can pop out the glass, and remove the remainder of the seal.

New opening type seal put in place, then offer in new window, hinge slides over the pinch weld part of the seal - silicone spray helps ease it on.

Some masking tape to allow to mark location for hole.

On C post, mask up C-post trim, roughly where hinge will need to be, again just for easy marking.

Have someone to push the window fully closed, ensuring the gaps look even. Mark the holes for the locking mechanism.

Remove window and seal, drill your holes for the fixing screws, just be careful not to drill too far on the C post that it marks the outer panel.

Rust inhibitor or zinc spray on a cotton buds is the easiest way to protect the holes.

Then it's just a matter of putting the seal back in, offering up the window and screwing it in place.

[Bobbins]

I did this back in February …

https://www.theminif...quarter-lights/

[austin g]

As a point of interest does anyone know what year the opening rear windows were discontinued?

[Peter_NottinghamS]

Thanks to everyone for their help and input.

 

I've been away for the weekend and having the occasional peek at the app which doesn't make replying easy.

 

Peter 

[stuart bowes]

I'm thinking I could be interested in a swap, if it's of any interest

 

my two opening rear windows which I think still have hinges and catches attached (but are old and not pristine) for two windows of the right size to be fixed in normally

 

I'm up in leeds for two weeks 14th to 25th july could maybe pop in on the way there or way back (13th am or 25th pm), I'll be going up and down the M1 anyway

 

(subject to finding them in shed and them not being damaged or anything)

Edited by stuart bowes, 07 July 2025 - 09:43 AM.

[Peter_NottinghamS]

I'm thinking I could be interested in a swap, if it's of any interest

 

my two opening rear windows which I think still have hinges and catches attached (but are old and not pristine) for two windows of the right size to be fixed in normally

 

I'm up in leeds for two weeks 14th to 25th july could maybe pop in on the way there or way back (13th am or 25th pm), I'll be going up and down the M1 anyway

 

(subject to finding them in shed and them not being damaged or anything)

 

Hi Stuart

You have my attention.

This is my Mini:

 

I'll drop you a DM and we can talk offline.

 

Thank you.

 

Peter 

[Ethel]

As a point of interest does anyone know what year the opening rear windows were discontinued?

 

Other way round I think. MPIs had opening windows up to the end. Not sure exactly when the fixed windows will have stopped but it'll be with the end of a base model like the City. 1992?

[stuart bowes]

my main reason for wanting shot of them is I don't want the kids mucking about with them in the back, and the catches are a bit sharp/thin metal , we're driving along and one of them gets their finger stuck and is now bleeding all over my seats.. eugh

 

I also have a sunroof anyway so added ventilation (that's also painful if you get your finger caught, ask me how I know, but at least it's up front)

 

also I think I just prefer the 'cleaner' look

 

but each to their own obviously, I can see the benefits of them as well

Edited by stuart bowes, 07 July 2025 - 11:38 AM.

[Bobbins]

As a point of interest does anyone know what year the opening rear windows were discontinued?

Other way round I think. MPIs had opening windows up to the end. Not sure exactly when the fixed windows will have stopped but it'll be with the end of a base model like the City. 1992?

My ‘98 JDM had fixed rear quarter lights, I believe all the export models that had air con had the opening windows deleted.