Check the quarter window whilst it's out, when old the frame tends to pull away from the glass at the bottom. The frame then sits too low and can drag the rubber out of the channel.
Mine were like this, so they are shut permanently now.
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| Author: | cd_design [ Wed Jun 11, 2014 6:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Front quater windows |
Hi guys, New guy here. Im currently rebuilding my 1974 Leyland Mini. Im trying to source some parts, inparticular, the front quater window seals and seals for the wind up window. I have found them on minisport.com.au, but at $230, that seems a bit excessive? Anyone know where to source them at a cheaper price? Thanks |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed Jun 11, 2014 6:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front quater windows |
www.karcraft.com.au. Email them for a Mini catalog on pdf. |
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| Author: | cd_design [ Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front quater windows |
thanks for that , have emailed them for one. |
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| Author: | Thorlek [ Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front quater windows |
The rubbers for aus wind up window doors are a pain in the arse. The quarter widow seals are crazy expensive (compared to other rubber seals) and they are a huge PITA to replace, set aside a few hours the first time you try it! |
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| Author: | Minimadmarty [ Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front quater windows |
I think I paid about $80 for one quarter window rubber and yes a big PITA to fit. Sit them out in the sun for awhile it makes them easier to fit, they will appear too long to start with but don't cut them because as they go in they end up fitting perfectly. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front quater windows |
Check the quarter window whilst it's out, when old the frame tends to pull away from the glass at the bottom. The frame then sits too low and can drag the rubber out of the channel. Mine were like this, so they are shut permanently now. |
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| Author: | cd_design [ Thu Jun 12, 2014 7:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front quater windows |
Got the pdf catalogue. Looks like Im gonna have to take a hit in the wallet for the seals! Can't complain, its about the only pricey thing I'll need to buy for my resto |
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| Author: | Thorlek [ Thu Jun 12, 2014 8:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front quater windows |
cd_design wrote: Got the pdf catalogue. Looks like Im gonna have to take a hit in the wallet for the seals! Can't complain, its about the only pricey thing I'll need to buy for my resto Yep, They are probably the most expensive piece of rubber on the car. I seriously considered using silicon to seal the quarter light closed permanently when i saw the price! |
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| Author: | cd_design [ Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front quater windows |
I found another supplier for these rubber seals, mgspareparts.com.au. They carry some mini parts, came in at $176 including postage for LH&RH seals and upright seal for the quarter vent/window. Thats alot cheaper than minisport.com.au - $230 + postage Karcraft $198 + postage Spectrum Rubber $190.35 +Postage Hope this is of use to others who are looking for these seals in the future. On another note, my shopping cart on the uk site minispares.com is getting quite full and pricey!! |
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| Author: | Thorlek [ Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front quater windows |
look on the bright side... A mini has 2 less doors that most old cars that people are restoring. I think the hunt for parts is just as much fun as putting them on the car! |
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| Author: | drjbeam [ Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front quater windows |
cd_design wrote: I found another supplier for these rubber seals, mgspareparts.com.au. They carry some mini parts, came in at $176 including postage for LH&RH seals and upright seal for the quarter vent/window. Thats alot cheaper than minisport.com.au - $230 + postage Karcraft $198 + postage Spectrum Rubber $190.35 +Postage Hope this is of use to others who are looking for these seals in the future. On another note, my shopping cart on the uk site minispares.com is getting quite full and pricey!! Mg spares at smithfield are a good bunch of blokes to deal with been going there for a few years now They also have a ebay store to http://stores.ebay.com.au/Heritage-MG-P ... 34.c0.m322 |
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