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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410  
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Yes I have seen this before on a website... But I just cannot remember where. Thought it was a good idea too.
 If I recall correctly it was a simple metal panel frame with a sliding window installed in to it. Really wouldn't be too difficult to fabricate.
For instance, this fitted into a metal frame and mounted using the same rubber as the original glass... https://www.cornwallvanwindows.com/store/p...vacy-glass Will have a think where I saw it. |
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26th Jun 2023 2:55pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Here you go, knew I had seen it... https://overlandproducts.co.uk/shop/ols/pr...ing-window
You can add tinting and security bars as well  |
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26th Jun 2023 3:02pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4289 
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Another option would be a gullwing door window. i guess this doesn't work with a spare wheel and probably not to be left open in motion.
https://explore-glazing.com/en/products/la...-post-2002 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS |
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26th Jun 2023 4:43pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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I always think that one of the best features of the Freelander 1 was the power rear window... Blooming' lovely breeze through the car.
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26th Jun 2023 4:52pm |
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| MarkBrown Member Since: 03 Oct 2022 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 546  
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Thanks. I'll place an order and report back!
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27th Jun 2023 8:56am |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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I like the gull wing, but as you say with a spare wheel carrier on the back it wouldn't work well. I actually got the other half saying, "that'd be excellent for the dogs on a hot day"...  |
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27th Jun 2023 8:58am |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Ok, I was curious about the Overland Products window so dropped them a line this morning.
Nelly (the owner) returned my message in a little under 5 minutes which gets a big from me. They tell me that the design has all been done in-house and built in the UK.
Anyway, I queried the security bars and high level brake light. These are what the security bars look like;  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge And the high level brake light would have to be offset to one side, but would need to be glass glued (as it is on the TD5 anyway) into position during installation and the wiring routed around the frame (which mine is anyway due to the element breaking). But, for all you camper conversion bods out there... Who wouldn't want a convenient coffee dispensing hatch in their converted Defender?!?! Click image to enlarge In other news they are about to release their own version of the gullwing rear windows. It is currently all in aluminium but glass will be an option later on. Have to say it has been an incredibly long time since I have had a good helpful conversation with a company as I have done this morning. I think Miffy has found a new favourite accessory designer/manufacturer/distributer...
Website: https://overlandproducts.co.uk - Just for clarity sake, I have nothing to do with this company at all, just relaying my excellent experience this morning. |
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27th Jun 2023 12:34pm |
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| tweetyduckbird Member Since: 11 Feb 2021 Location: UK Posts: 6 
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There was a discussion a while ago.
I got one. Can't fault it at all. https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic73858.html |
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27th Jun 2023 2:40pm |
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| tweetyduckbird Member Since: 11 Feb 2021 Location: UK Posts: 6
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Click image to enlarge Saw on FB earlier. Remembered this thread. |
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25th Aug 2023 11:45am |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2360 
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Did you buy one Mark ? How are you getting on with it ? I've just been looking at these. Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. 50 Shades of Pennine Grey |
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14th Jul 2025 7:31pm |
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| 300TDi CSW Phil Member Since: 03 Apr 2016 Location: Bracknell Posts: 802 
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For those of us with all round corners (i.e the later style door) there is this option that I saw on a different youtube video. They do a bottom square corner version as well.
https://explore-glazing.com/en/products/la...-post-2002 I haven't bought one (but could be tempted) and they are Dutch not British but the Dutch do seem to have made some interesting and different accessories for the Defender over the years. 1995 300 Tdi Epsom Green - It's a keeper. Wide Track Sankey- In bits- Gone to a new home M0XQS |
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14th Jul 2025 8:26pm |
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| MarkBrown Member Since: 03 Oct 2022 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 546
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Not yet, it’s still on the list though, along with some other improvements for camping and sleeping. 1983 110 automatic OM606 |
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15th Jul 2025 2:30pm |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2360
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Thanks Mark The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.
50 Shades of Pennine Grey |
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15th Jul 2025 4:18pm |
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