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chopper



Member Since: 26 Apr 2021
Location: Warwickshire
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
What’s wonky here?
Hey all, when I bought my Defender the previous owner had fitted panoramic rear windows (Masai).

Both side panes look fine, as does the drivers side rear, but I’ve always been wondering why the left rear looks so wonk.

I’m assuming the glass is correct size and shape, so is something else twisted or something?

The glass seems to line up fine along the top edge, and both sides running down, but the bottom looks way off.

Excuse the mucky pics!


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Post #981236 4th Feb 2023 2:45pm
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Marks Landy



Member Since: 09 Feb 2015
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 296
United Kingdom 1985 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Java Black
Someone was in a rush when fitting your side panel.
You’re going to have to slacken off the lower and roof bolts, then adjust the gaps.
Post #981237 4th Feb 2023 2:57pm
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Dinnu



Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
I would measure up the glass edge, next to the door and compare with the one on the right side.
Alternatively make a cardboard pattern from the right glass and flip the pattern on the left glass and see how well it lines up.
That would determine if there is an issue with the Defender or the glass itself. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #981241 4th Feb 2023 3:31pm
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lonewolf



Member Since: 23 Oct 2013
Location: North East England
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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Zambezi Silver
I don’t have panoramic glass like you have but my Rh rear panel is similar to your Lh rear panel, and has the canted panel to panel line. I’m assuming quality control must have had the day off when this panel was fitted by the resident apes, sorry, bodywork team.
I never tried to rectify it as I think that it may throw the hinges out of line as there is next to no clearance for the hinge bolts in their holes.
Of course I may be wrong about this, but when I changed my hinges the bolts were a very snug fit.
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TomB8



Member Since: 17 Nov 2022
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United Kingdom 1994 Defender 110 300 Tdi HT Arles Blue
I am by no means an expert, I don't have these sides and I don't suffer from this issue, but... I would do as others have suggested and measure everything/make cardboard templates to see what is 'off'.

Presumably if you measure from the capping to cross member on both sides you will be able to tell if the capping is high on one side?

Looking at your image it looks like the tub is further in than the edge of the door (further forward), but it is hard to tell. How does it line up and is the door gap (left to right) consistent on both sides between the door, the tub and the sides?
Post #984421 4th Mar 2023 11:53pm
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