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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 11:29 AM
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Hi peeps, i've just recieved my poly window kit and as i'm saving weight, i've removed the leccy window motors, runners etc. Just wondered if anyone else has these windows fitted and how they fitted em otherwise its gonna be fookin cold in there
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 11:55 AM
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Terry didnt some of the lads on xrtwo fit them i just can't think of their usernames but try asking i'm sure someone will help you out
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 12:00 PM
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cheers rich, i'll give it a try. any suggestions welcome as i dont think the twig thats holdin em in will last forever
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 12:04 PM
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erm.........silicon sealant
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 03:11 PM
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i put mine on in the rubbers , on the front ones i pushed them up in to the rubber as far as i could then bolted them across the bottom of the window , u could make a bracket to go in side the door that holds it up if u didnt want to drill your door


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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 04:24 PM
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Peel away the rubbers and your left with a lip all around the window frame.

Most people just drill and secure to that with plastic nuts and bolts.
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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i did that and tey all cracked
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 08:09 PM
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Did you use plastic nuts and bolts ?
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 07:30 AM
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Did you use plastic nuts and bolts ?
no but fcuk it there in now and not comin out , when can get this bonnet
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 09:38 AM
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Can meet you Monday somewhere if you want Stuart.

Is your tailgate fiberglass as I have one of them too
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Old Dec 31, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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cheers guys. thinkin of doin the bracket, just gotta make one in the week. gettin my fibre glass bonnet and tailgate from www.smithanddeakin.co.uk in the next couple of months and start work on my ally dash
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my custom made dash


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