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big110



Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
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2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
Figured I would update this. I pulled the trigger on the Front Runner windows. After the feedback, and some reading and looking availability....front runner was the way to go. Yes, pricey.

Looking forward to getting them installed in the next week or so. I think I will have about 100 rivets to fit- anyone have experience with electric or pneumatic pop rivet guns? Cant see doing 100+ by hand with a bad elbow.
Post #725876 28th Aug 2018 7:38pm
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dantastic



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Can anyone tell the rest of us how much the Dutch windows are? It doesn't say on their site.
Post #725878 28th Aug 2018 7:48pm
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Bluest



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
Price list for you http://cms.explore-glazing.nl/_uploads/fil...18_1_2.pdf 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #725893 28th Aug 2018 8:30pm
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Timcat



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Indus Silver
Don’t use the supplied button head fixings as they rust quickly....
Post #725931 28th Aug 2018 9:34pm
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dantastic



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Bluest wrote:
Price list for you http://cms.explore-glazing.nl/_uploads/fil...18_1_2.pdf


Thank you!

These look nice but I would love a gullwing doow with locks operated by the central locking. Haven't seen such a thing though.
Post #726023 29th Aug 2018 10:08am
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big110



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2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green
I thought I’d share my experience with the first window.
First off, as some folks shared..getting the puma rear windows out took HOURS. Heat, plus I needed to find a windshield removal tool...and then simply a ton of time cutting and heating and cutting. The adhesive used is windshield adhesive. VERY tough stuff.

The Frontrunner windows are INCREDIBLY well made. Tolerances are fantastic and it’s beefy as hell. Once the window frame was out it took some filing and finesse to fit the new gulllwing frame. File, test fit and repeat about 40 times.

Once it fit I used 3M 5200 adhesive sealant which I’ve used on my boat for years. It’s incredible stuff. I’m not worried about water.

Very pleased with this upgrade hoping the second side takes less time!

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Post #731164 25th Sep 2018 7:14pm
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redline



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@Big110 - Very smart!

May I ask where you got the Front Runner gullwings from? They seem quite hard to source!
Post #731276 26th Sep 2018 7:06am
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voorfrank



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That looks good too.
Don't Frontrunner have two models to Pre 2004 and Post 2004?
That way the cutting would not be needed. The upper corners are different.
lhttp://explore-glazing.nl/en/products/lan...dows[/url]
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big110



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I wasn’t given any option for pre-post 2004 when I worked with Frontrunner. The install instructions were also for all models so I’m not sure. The install was really straight forward just time consuming. The puma window removal however, I’m dreading starting the second side. Such a pain in the arssss
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big110



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redline wrote:
@Big110 - Very smart!

May I ask where you got the Front Runner gullwings from? They seem quite hard to source!



Thx Mate. I had to get these direct from Frontrunner. Had to come off the boat from the factory so it took quite some time but after a year of researching front runners product is superior to anything else on the market.
Post #731323 26th Sep 2018 1:19pm
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BlackFender



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Austria 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Aintree Green
Hi Frank,

I´m looking for glazed gullwings as well. I like the dutch ones you have. I have one question: Do they stop at any angel when opening? Can you open them only a bit if it is raining?

Thanks!
Peter 2013 110 TD4 SW Utility
1997 110 Tdi300 Hard Top
2013 90 TD4 Hard Top (trashed)
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steveyorks



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England 1993 Defender 90 200 Tdi CSW Barolo Black
A breaker in Barnsley has a 110 in with these windows and was advertising the vehicle on ebay. I know though that he did not have the keys for the windows. Place was called Milton Goughs. I bought an Exmoor trim back seat out of it.
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2010Blackdefender90



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
How long ago?
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steveyorks



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last week. his number is 01226 725356
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2010Blackdefender90



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
Do you know remember if they were front runner? Glass or solid?

Thanks
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