I think I have 3 pairs, I need to keep 1 set for my traveller... obviously the best ones

".... latches from the original doors, they differ on our UK cars from Aus ones..."

Not really Brett..... First the UK had the metal "single hole" type and then the metal twin hole type and then black plastic. Oz cars use the two hole type which finished in the UK around the end of 63...

If you wanted new runners/catches then you can still buy the latest UK style.

And Doc got in one .... "Apart from the fact they are lighter,.." as in lots lighter

Cheers, Ian

simon k Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 11:59 pm Post subject:


they're pretty good for rust actually, just in the pockets and a bit at the bottom of the skins, at least 1 has a bit at the top where water was sitting in the window channel.

I think I have 3 pairs, I need to keep 1 set for my traveller... obviously the best ones

I should let them appreciate a bit

drmini in aust Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 11:47 am Post subject:

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Apart from the fact they are lighter, I don't see the appeal of these 47+ year old doors.
Most need major repairs, you can't buy the proper metal catches now, aftermarket window runners etc are crap & don't fit right, and the ventilation is poorer than with a windup one & quarter windows.
Unless it's for `originality' on an early body or its a race car, I don't see the point.

ps. yes, I owned an 850 with these doors. My 1st car, back in the `60s.