Rear sliding glass in 109 3-door?

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steveep · #1 Post by **steveep** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 3:32 pm

I'm wondering about replacing the fixed side glass in my 109 3-door with sliding glass to improve ventilation. Anyone done it? Thoughts? all 4 or just rear two? Besides square corners versus round corners is there a size difference between the series versus defender rear glass? Technical problems I'm overlooking?

Thanks!

Steve

Bern B · #2 Post by **Bern B** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:42 pm

Hi Steve
I replaced the side rear solid glass on my 5 door 110 with sliding glass and track hardware from a 109 without any issues.

As I remember it was an easy swap. I don't think the square or rounded corners matters.The glass slides on tracks that are attached to the outer shell inside the truck, but you may need to drill some water drain holes through the aluminum if they are not already there.

The extra air flow made a big difference on those hot summer days.
(down south)

Bernie

steveep · #3 Post by **steveep** » Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:05 pm

Thanks for the reply Bernie, though I think the bigger issue at hand is that I'd be replacing the smaller fixed windows found on the 3 door 109 (see my avatar) .. so it would require cutting a bigger hole, and I'm not sure what the fit would look like :?:

John · #4 Post by **John** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:26 am

At least two members in the club (Bill E. and Shawn D.) have done this with locally sourced windows. See if you can contact them or get a look at their Rovers. I forget the window source a the moment but it may be from these guys http://www.sunviewindustries.ca/index.htm

rick.m · #5 Post by **rick.m** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:30 am

on my 109. a few years ago. I used roof vents from Horse trailers, were about $40.00 each, they are all alumunum, and will Tip . front up or rear up as you like.
Installed very easily with rivets.
all the best
rick.m

steveep · #6 Post by **steveep** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:45 am

Cheers guys!

Thanks John, I might try to harass Bill for some info, off at school now, but often see him around town when I'm back in Tsawwassen; and the horse trailer parts idea was inspired Rick, wouldn't have thought of that!

Bill E. · #7 Post by **Bill E.** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 2:37 pm

Hi Steve,
I sourced my windows from an RV place in the valley. They were made in Summerland but I've since heard that the company no longer exists/makes them. There are probably other manufacturer's who make similar windows like the one John linked to, also in Summerland. I have been very happy with mine, especially the integrated sliding bug screen. They are also extremely waterproof, they don't leak under a direct stream from a hose. I'd check with some of the local RV parts suppliers. Rick Mellenger used to work in the business, maybe he's got some friends he can direct you towards.
Bill

steveep · #8 Post by **steveep** » Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:31 pm

Awesome, as always, thanks for the info Bill :D

For your install did you cut the hole to fit the window, or get the window to fit the hole? Also, it looks like your are nice and tall, but I feel like on my 109 top there's a horizontal rib an inch or so below my stock window which limits the width to 12" or so ... no such rib on the 90 top?

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Rear sliding glass in 109 3-door?

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