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katana069

Member Since: 28 Mar 2022
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 44

Gullwing window door

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Hi all first timer newbie here. Did a search but didn't find an answer.
I'm looking to replace my tired sliding rear windows with gullwing type. Looking glass on drivers side RH and solid panel on LH side complete with folding shelf with attachable rails.
I really like the Rough Parts version of this but cant find a uk or ireland supplier of these items and would like to see a cheaper priced option of equivalent style if available. Must be a direct replacement for original opening. Any help would be appreciated. Also photos and links would help.

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9th Apr 2022 10:25am

katana069

Member Since: 28 Mar 2022
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 44

Incase anyone else is looking this type of thing I have today ordered from explore glazing. Looks like great kit. I will post pictures in a few weeks once i receive it.

11th Apr 2022 8:40pm

katana069

Member Since: 28 Mar 2022
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 44

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RH rear installed and very pleased with both the quality and fit. The LH side will be a solid metal Gullwing with drop down shelf.

6th May 2022 6:52am

donmacn

Member Since: 06 Nov 2017
Location: Nth Scotland
Posts: 1845

Ha ha... snap! I did the same thing just last weekend.

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I went for FrontRunner, though I had looked at 'Explore'.

(For the eagle-eyed, this window is 'used'; the LH side one is new) Donald

1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong
(The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html )
2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8

in the past..
RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi
1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box
1993 Discovery 300Tdi

not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper...

6th May 2022 10:29am

katana069

Member Since: 28 Mar 2022
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 44

Very nice Donald!

So the RH side is now done and looks great.

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Photo shows the shelf straps in the gutter these should be in the retaining brackets so they don't damage paint. But the Lady is getting a new paint job in the next couple of months.

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6th May 2022 12:31pm

Rob80

Member Since: 27 Nov 2022
Location: London
Posts: 7

I've been looking for these too here in the UK - what made you go for Explore Glazing in the end? Nothing comparable in the UK? Other than Front Runner of course. Cheers, Rob

1st Dec 2022 8:45pm

katana069

Member Since: 28 Mar 2022
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 44

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Cost and quality it's that simple. 👌

1st Dec 2022 8:53pm

Rob80

Member Since: 27 Nov 2022
Location: London
Posts: 7

Cheers, will look into them again!

1st Dec 2022 8:56pm

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4216

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

With the fold down table, is there a way to move it out of the way so you can reach in through the window? 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

1st Dec 2022 10:06pm

donmacn

Member Since: 06 Nov 2017
Location: Nth Scotland
Posts: 1845

I have to say that this was my first thought too. For me one of the huge advantages of the gullwing is having easy/ready access to my "kitchen kit" stored in the cage above the wheel arch. Before I fitted them I didn't realise just how useful, and how much of a camping 'game changer' they would be. Donald

1994 Defender 300Tdi 110 SW - owned since 2002 - 230k miles and going strong
(The 'rolling restoration' or tinkering thread: http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic58538.html )
2000 Range Rover P38 4.0L V8

in the past..
RR classic - fitted with 200Tdi
1984 RR classic - V8 with ZF auto box
1993 Discovery 300Tdi

not to mention the minis and the Type 2 VW camper...

1st Dec 2022 10:24pm

katana069

Member Since: 28 Mar 2022
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 44

Bluest wrote:
With the fold down table, is there a way to move it out of the way so you can reach in through the window?

it just drops down

2nd Dec 2022 8:22pm

Jim_Bean

Member Since: 10 May 2011
Location: Staffordshire / Shropshire border
Posts: 613

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Could you let me know if you can open the gullwings from the inside?

I am building a camper and would like to be able to open the windows from the inside.

23rd Mar 2023 10:12am

katana069

Member Since: 28 Mar 2022
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 44

no these can only be opened externally

28th Mar 2023 12:46pm

Shroppy

Member Since: 25 Feb 2016
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 866

1986 Defender 130 V8 Petrol HCPU Aintree Green

I must say, the Explore gullwing windows look excellent. Could you give us an idea of cost please? 1985 127 V8 Build Thread
Series 2 109"
Series 1 80"

4th Apr 2023 1:51pm

katana069

Member Since: 28 Mar 2022
Location: Northern Ireland
Posts: 44

Hi

Price I paid as follows

Land Rover Defender 90 - 110
3010542X Expedition window 20% dark grey tint 1055*425 R70 € 320,00
3010542X Expedition window 1055*425 R70 Full aluminium € 485,00
30105OVL Explore Overlander Light R70 1 € 285,00
30105AIR Airlinerails Overlander 1 € 55,00
30105OVP Explore Overlander Pack € 95,00
30OV9999 Explore Overlander mountingset € 15,00
30999999 Mountingset including adhesive € 15,00
30105999 20 stainless steel mounting screws € 20,00

Total 1290 euro plus 105 freight this was April 2022 so I'm sure the price has changed.

4th Apr 2023 4:05pm

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