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Swine&Small



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Series One Alpine light Rubbers
Small's 80" has a factory hard top that we think has always been on the car. It has Alpine lights which were probably added to the roof later and windows at each side of the back doors( one up and one down).. The rubber seals have perished and are now beginning to let the rain in.
Does anyone have any tips about supply and fitting of new rubbers as this is a job I have been putting off as it is not something I relish.
However, Small is on at me to get it done and putting it off further would not keep me in her good books for long Bow down
All advice much appreciated
Thanks
Swine 1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
1967 Morris Traveller
1966 Morris Convertible
2012 VW T5 Camper
Quod Abundat Non Obstat.
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Swine&Small



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 1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
1967 Morris Traveller
1966 Morris Convertible
2012 VW T5 Camper
Quod Abundat Non Obstat.
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ian series 1



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Bonatti Grey
I fitted some Perspex windows in a boat for someone a while back,
He found all the correct profile rubber from these guys...

http://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/


You will also need one of these to fit the centre expanding trim.


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Window-Rubber-Fit...B00EN1PA9I

You will find that fitting the rubbers and glass is a fairly straight forward affair, then it’s just a case of pushing the trim tool around to feed the strip into the rubber to make it expand.
Use some washing up liquid to make it slide easier. 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
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Swine&Small



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Thanks Ian. I assume that the warmer the day that I pick the better as the rubber will be more flexible. Is the seal
Claytonrite ?
Swine 1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
1967 Morris Traveller
1966 Morris Convertible
2012 VW T5 Camper
Quod Abundat Non Obstat.
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ian series 1



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Yes, a good soak for a few minutes in some boiling water helps too.
Wink 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
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ian series 1



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Love the cream roof combo Bow down

Looks great Thumbs Up 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
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Swine&Small



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Thanks and for your help
Thumbs Up 1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
1967 Morris Traveller
1966 Morris Convertible
2012 VW T5 Camper
Quod Abundat Non Obstat.
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gilarion



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make sure you buy the right seal as there are two sizes of alpine glass 4mm and 5mm and that 1mm difference means either too tight or too big. The problem is you can really only measure the glass once it has been removed from the seal. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
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Swine&Small



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Thanks Gilarion.
I will take them out before ordering just be on the safe side. Thumbs Up 1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
1967 Morris Traveller
1966 Morris Convertible
2012 VW T5 Camper
Quod Abundat Non Obstat.
Post #722727 10th Aug 2018 5:55pm
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