× 1-800-946-2642 Home My Account Social / Forum Articles Contact My Cart
Shop Now
Select Your Car Type Sale Items Clearance Items New Items
 

 Mini Mk1 sliding windows install

 Created by: RogerOtto
   Forum Width:     Forum Type: 

 Posted: Aug 11, 2018 12:58PM
Total posts: 256
Last post: Aug 26, 2023
Member since:Nov 26, 2017
Cars in Garage: 0
Photos: 0
WorkBench Posts: 0
Passenger windows are installed ... lots of masking tape, cardboard and clamps.
I hope I can repeat this success on the driver side.
thanks for your input.

Roger Williams
1966 Austin Cooper S
LHD, WET, Personal Export
 Posted: Aug 11, 2018 12:18AM
Total posts: 1716
Last post: Oct 18, 2020
Member since:Oct 18, 2011
Cars in Garage: 0
Photos: 0
WorkBench Posts: 0
Its also much easier to install the glass with the doors upside down .. which is easier with the doors removed from the car

There was a mention of “mastic”.... I haven’t found this necessary ...However, DO NOT use any form of silicon sealant.  It goes on fine but you will never disassemble the windows again.....

Cheers, Ian

 Posted: Aug 10, 2018 07:31PM
Total posts: 10330
Last post: Jan 27, 2021
Member since:Dec 3, 2002
Cars in Garage: 0
Photos: 0
WorkBench Posts: 0
US
Having a helper is not a bad idea.

 Posted: Aug 10, 2018 06:14PM
 Edited:  Aug 10, 2018 06:18PM
Total posts: 1007
Last post: Jul 19, 2022
Member since:Jul 24, 2014
Cars in Garage: 0
Photos: 0
WorkBench Posts: 0
Hi Roger, yes trim the rubber guide to fit. the windows, lower glass track and the chrome latch track all get fed into the upper glass track at the same time, then pushed outward into place at the bottom. There should be fresh mastic or caulking to seal the chrome latch track to the door inner edge, then slide the glass as needed to install the screws. Latches can be installed after. Some tape on the outside of the door window opening can help prevent dropping the glass through the hole.

 Posted: Aug 10, 2018 05:41PM
Total posts: 256
Last post: Aug 26, 2023
Member since:Nov 26, 2017
Cars in Garage: 0
Photos: 0
WorkBench Posts: 0
Any tips or tricks re: installing the sliding windows?

The windows and lower guides and metal trim are removed.
i just purchased new lower guides for the windows.
i have been able to align the drain and screw holes but the lower guide
seems to be too long and prevents me from easily installing the windows.
is it OK to trim this piece or am I missing something?

are the latches installed after the windows are in?

i am trying to not drop and break the windows!

thanks in advance for sharing your experience.

Roger Williams
1966 Austin Cooper S
LHD, WET, Personal Export