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PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 6:40 pm 
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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?

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 Post subject: Re: Front quater windows
PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 6:43 pm 
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www.karcraft.com.au.
Email them for a Mini catalog on pdf.

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 Post subject: Re: Front quater windows
PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:02 pm 
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thanks for that , have emailed them for one.

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 Post subject: Re: Front quater windows
PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 9:23 pm 
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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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 Post subject: Re: Front quater windows
PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:34 pm 
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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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 Post subject: Re: Front quater windows
PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 10:39 pm 
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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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 Post subject: Re: Front quater windows
PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 7:27 am 
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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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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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 Post subject: Re: Front quater windows
PostPosted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:56 pm 
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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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 Post subject: Re: Front quater windows
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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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 Post subject: Re: Front quater windows
PostPosted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:57 pm 
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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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