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Author:  Two Chevrons [ November 16th, 2012, 6:22 pm ]
Post subject:  window tab

i noticed that my windows are binding on the door so they do not open or close easily, do you simply bend it somewhere? i expect gravity has taken effect?? also on the drivers side the little tab is missing on the bottom part of the stainless rim around the glass and... the retaining clips on the inside of the door are buggered, i see you can get stainless ones, any idea what these are like for longevity?

is there a fix for the missing lobe??

thanks in advance

Author:  Lenny [ November 16th, 2012, 7:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: window tab

Quote:
the retaining clips on the inside of the door are buggered, i see you can get stainless ones, any idea what these are like for longevity?


I've got a pair of those. They've been on a couple of years so they're doing better than the previous ones I had. The cheapy ones didn't seem to last long at all.

Author:  Two Chevrons [ November 16th, 2012, 7:57 pm ]
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look like ill be investing then! 8.50 @ mo from ecas plus shipping which seems a bit hefty

Author:  ayjay [ November 16th, 2012, 8:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: window tab

hi two chev, ive just fitted 2 stainless catches theyre really good
i also had the little bracket snap off from the bottom of the glass frame, i had to fit a second hand complete window
what side is yours on? mine was the passenger side (rhd car btw) my bro has a spare drivers side glass /frame but i,m not sure if he will part with it
the prob with the window binding at the bottom can be cured by tapping the metal door lip with a hammer !

Author:  Two Chevrons [ November 16th, 2012, 8:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: window tab

hi ayjay, ill tap away gently, mine is indeed requiring a drivers side window, so if your bro does want to part with it im all ears :D

thanks for the help and advice

Author:  ayjay [ November 16th, 2012, 11:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: window tab

i,ll go see him tomorrow

Author:  Two Chevrons [ November 17th, 2012, 12:04 am ]
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your a gent, many thanks ayjay

Author:  48pop [ November 17th, 2012, 12:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: window tab

Back in the day I bent a wee bit of stainless 90deg and with some careful drilling of the frame and a couple of pop rivets all was well with my drivers window for many, many years.......

This one, circa '82
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Author:  ken [ November 17th, 2012, 12:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: window tab

Rather than attacking the door, it's better to tap the window frame back into shape.
Stainless steel window frame in contact with mild steel joiner inside = galvanic cell, with the rust forcing the window frame apart.
Same story with the lower window clip, its mild steel 'tongue' is the loser in contact with the larger mass of stainless steel in the frame.
Of course, water is needed for these little corrosion cells to function, but that's no problem in the UK... :roll:

ken


Two Chevrons wrote:
hi ayjay, ill tap away gently, mine is indeed requiring a drivers side window, so if your bro does want to part with it im all ears :D

thanks for the help and advice

Author:  ken [ November 17th, 2012, 12:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: window tab

As 48pop said, plus these maybe? ;)
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/About-Town-Bol ... =302683019

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