Hi Guys
I have started on a project to install sliding down glass windows. This is as a result of changing my doors to Gullwing type - see separate thread.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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After Draft 1 – we found that we can extend the glass to the front – thus removing the new up right and only leave a small triangle to the front in order to have the glass still on sufficient channel – this “triangle” will then house the side mirror.<o></o>
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As can be seen from Draft 1 – the window opens up some 80-90% of the opening – with “glass” spare at the bottom to fix the closing mechanism. <o></o>
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On the body, it does mean that a nicely worked of cill will be required where the original windows screwed into at the bottom and about 2/3 up from the bottom at the back. In the front we anticipate that the side window moulding will blend in to fit accordingly.<o></o>
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Will keep you posted on “Draft 2” and my search for a small window winding “scissor” action as it seems as if this will have the least space required below the window – a channel only with sliding rails on the side. Any suggestions?<o></o>
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Then the glass – I have had discussions with a company who will be able to do 4mm toughened glass – in he odd shape required – seems as if they can do.<o></o>
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Regards<o></o>
Heinrich<o></o>
I have started on a project to install sliding down glass windows. This is as a result of changing my doors to Gullwing type - see separate thread.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
<o></o>
After Draft 1 – we found that we can extend the glass to the front – thus removing the new up right and only leave a small triangle to the front in order to have the glass still on sufficient channel – this “triangle” will then house the side mirror.<o></o>
<o></o>
As can be seen from Draft 1 – the window opens up some 80-90% of the opening – with “glass” spare at the bottom to fix the closing mechanism. <o></o>
<o></o>
On the body, it does mean that a nicely worked of cill will be required where the original windows screwed into at the bottom and about 2/3 up from the bottom at the back. In the front we anticipate that the side window moulding will blend in to fit accordingly.<o></o>
<o></o>
Will keep you posted on “Draft 2” and my search for a small window winding “scissor” action as it seems as if this will have the least space required below the window – a channel only with sliding rails on the side. Any suggestions?<o></o>
<o></o>
Then the glass – I have had discussions with a company who will be able to do 4mm toughened glass – in he odd shape required – seems as if they can do.<o></o>
<o></o>
Regards<o></o>
Heinrich<o></o>