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Trendkill110



Member Since: 04 Sep 2021
Location: Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS DCPU Barolo Black
Truck cab rear window replacement
Hello,

I'm looking at replacing my truck cab rear window with a single piece of glass and doing away with the opening frame.

I never open it, have A/C and don't like it opening all the time (see photo).

Has anyone ever done such a thing?

Cheers πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»


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Post #940518 1st Feb 2022 1:50pm
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ibexman



Member Since: 13 Dec 2008
Location: Essex
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Try VGS cheers Chris
Post #940527 1st Feb 2022 2:49pm
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hank



Member Since: 12 Sep 2016
Location: South Wales
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Wales 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
https://vehicleglazingspecialists.com/inde...uct_id=257

Does seem expensive though. If you could find a local vehicle glazier to cut the glass to shape then the rubber seal is pennies per metre > 110 XS Double Cab
Post #940533 1st Feb 2022 3:18pm
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jimbo55



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VGS as mentioned is about the only one I’ve ever seen

As Hank says you could get one cut and just use a rubber seal, but I’m not sure how much rigidity the metal frame adds to the panel as it would probably be very weak without it - although it’s not the strongest piece anyway
Post #940537 1st Feb 2022 3:36pm
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Grenadier



Member Since: 23 Jul 2014
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France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Corris Grey
Voila. https://www.masai4x4.com/Land-Rover-Defend...-p48401503 Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey
Post #940549 1st Feb 2022 6:03pm
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cold



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Interesting option..

https://vehicleglazingspecialists.com/inde...uct_id=256
Post #940561 1st Feb 2022 6:54pm
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MattH268



Member Since: 01 Dec 2021
Location: Moray
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 HCPU Fuji White

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I have the VGS tinted fitted. Best this I ever did in the 90 to stop it's rattle so did the same in the HiCap. Still have the sliding screen if any one is looking for one. 300tdi 90 CSW
2.2tdci 110 HCPU
1972 Series 3 88" Truck Cab
Post #940571 1st Feb 2022 7:24pm
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kenzle8a



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This is on the shopping list

https://vehicleglazingspecialists.com/inde...uct_id=254
Post #940593 1st Feb 2022 9:46pm
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Intercept



Member Since: 27 Feb 2017
Location: Suffolk
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 Black LE Java Black
I was initially liking the openable Masai, but the openable VGS one looks far more useful due to its ability to open a full 90˚

https://vehicleglazingspecialists.com/inde...uct_id=254
Post #940687 2nd Feb 2022 5:45pm
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
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^^ It looks good, and being polycarbonate should be less at risk from junk in the back.

I am a little surprised that no-one offers a similar product which doesn't require the opening in the rear of the cab to be enlarged though.
Post #940695 2nd Feb 2022 6:46pm
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PocketFred



Member Since: 02 Feb 2022
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Switzerland 2001 Defender 110 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
I was also looking for some fixed ones for my Hard top but couldn't find anything.
I ended up ordering 2 slidey and 2 gullwing ones from https://explore-glazing.nl/en/products/land-rover-defender.
The company originally specialises in coach/bus windows.

Will fit them in the coming weeks.

F 110 HT TD5 w/ PopTop for travelling
110 CSW 300tdi for hunting
Post #940758 3rd Feb 2022 11:21am
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
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Sadly nothing there to fit the rear window in a truck cab or double cab (which annoyingly is a significantly different size to the standard HT side windows). Sad
Post #940841 3rd Feb 2022 6:37pm
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jimbo55



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Blackwolf, using the same windows would have required common sense from Land Rover though, and we all know they didnt have any of that Laughing
Post #940845 3rd Feb 2022 6:44pm
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PocketFred



Member Since: 02 Feb 2022
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blackwolf wrote:
Sadly nothing there to fit the rear window in a truck cab or double cab (which annoyingly is a significantly different size to the standard HT side windows). Sad


The standard big HT ones are the same as center rear windos on pickups. 110 HT TD5 w/ PopTop for travelling
110 CSW 300tdi for hunting
Post #940847 3rd Feb 2022 6:48pm
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blackwolf



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I don't think so, they're similar but a different size. There is an old thread somewhere on here where this subject was comprehensively discussed.
Post #940861 3rd Feb 2022 7:50pm
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