sliding window kits for SIII hardtop

[Cutter]

I have seen sliding windows (the smaller series hardtop style, not defender or SW) that you can swap into the normal hard tops- does anyone know a source? My dog will thank you!

[SafeAirOne]

Um...Not sure what you have and what you need...Do you have the van sides with NO windows at all on the sides? 88 or 109?

[Jeff Aronson]

The sides of the Series Land Rover top just bolt to the top. You can literally disassemble a van-type top and replace the sides with windowed sides. Or, you can buy the windows and cut holes in the existing sides. I don't know where you could buy the windows themselves, as I've only seen aftermarket ones, like you see on commercial vans.

SafeOne is asking a good question. It is quite rare to see a side window-less top on a US Rover, except for the ex-NATO 109's.

Jeff

[Cutter]

sorry for the vagueness- I've got the 2 windows per side on the hard top. I've seen pictures of rovers where these same shape are split in the middle and slide to let air in.

http://www.kaijustudios.com/community/collab/cutter/mudstuckVT1b.jpg

[Cutter]

this is what I mean http://www.4x4community.co.za/classifieds/data/6/large/landrover_windows.JPG

[galen216]

Have you checked RV or trailer supply companies? Both stock these type of windows.

[Cutter]

Have you checked RV or trailer supply companies? Both stock these type of windows.

Yeah I guess that is a backup, I was hoping there would be a drop in solution vs. cutting. This place's 900 series seems like it would fit in and they custom build each...http://www.motionwindows.com/prod900.php

[junkyddog11]

Cutter, the only windows I've found are close to the right size but not quite. I think it would look odd if you didn't do all of them.

Nice photo. I would have never guessed that truck had seen mud as it is so clean now. Well done.

[TeriAnn]

There is no Land Rover factory solution that I am aware of to put sliding side rear windows in a 109 regular. The factory rear side sliding windows have lots of sheet metal bends & parts that are integral to the side.

There are only 2 ways I know of to get rear side windows that open in a 109 regular:

1. Buy an aftermarket DIY install window (UK LR parts houses might have the cheapest ones).

2. Make one. I made one from a top side from a 109 stationwagon/88 stationwagon plus a pair of 88 blank sides.

I cut off the rear of the blank sides & the front of the window sides and joined them together to make my Dormobile sides. I have tall wardrobes sitting behind my blank sides. I suspect you can fit 2 88 sliding window sides together instead. But measure before you buy parts. It does require adding some reinforcing bars.


http://www.expeditionlandrover.info/LR.images/GRleft98.JPEG

http://www.expeditionlandrover.info/LR.images/GRleftFillers98.JPEG

[lstrvr]

I bought my sliding windows form http://www.sunviewindustries.ca/. It was around 7-8 years ago so I don't remeber exactly what I paid for them, but I don't think it was much over $400 for all 4. They are made of aluminum with sliding glass and sliding screens, and the ones I bought fit my openings with no trimming. From what I remember, these ones were a stocked item they carry, but they will custom make any size required. One other club member bought a slightly larger version and trimmed to fit. I've been very happy with them so far, but one complaint would be that they sometimes rattle slightly when open.


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/lstrvr/DSCF2009.jpg
You can sort of see what the inside of the window frame looks like in this picture:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/lstrvr/DSC_1064Medium.jpg

[Cutter]

I bought my sliding windows form http://www.sunviewindustries.ca/. It was around 7-8 years ago so I don't remeber exactly what I paid for them, but I don't think it was much over $400 for all 4. They are made of aluminum with sliding glass and sliding screens, and the ones I bought fit my openings with no trimming. From what I remember, these ones were a stocked item they carry, but they will custom make any size required.


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/lstrvr/DSCF2009.jpg
You can sort of see what the inside of the window frame looks like in this picture:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/lstrvr/DSC_1064Medium.jpg

Thanks thats great to see, nice rover- looks like a nice boat with the mahogany interior and I like the overhead gauges.


I've been very happy with them so far, but one complaint would be that they sometimes rattle slightly when open.

Hmm on my rover there are a lot of rattling sounds already, I don't think I would notice...

[stomper]

very nice interior! I'm curious what the green knob is for. obviously not stock, but I have never seen one in green. Overdrive?

[Les Parker]

The green levers that I have seen have been for PTO's.
Maybe he has a Rear PTO to drive the drinks blender?

[Bertha]

I'm curious what the green knob is for. obviously not stock, but I have never seen one in green. Overdrive?

Its for the "Roverdrive"

[stomper]

I didn't think about a PTO, they are rare, which would explain me never seeing one. I haven't seen the roverdrive setup either, but I was thinking the button on the shift lever was for the overdrive system. Must be for a backup light then.

[lstrvr]

The Green knob is for the Roverdrive, which so far, I can't praise enough. I've worked mine pretty hard behind a 3.0L turbo diesel and love it. It is 100% silent and engages beautifully. The lever on the gear shift is a hand throttle. Allows me to up the RPM when at idle (winching, cold mornings etc.) also comes in handy as a poor mans cruise control for those long hours on the road with no chance to stretch out the right leg, as well as giving me full throttle control while allowing for a foot on the brakes and a foot on the clutch for difficult terrain (great in theory, but hardly ever needed). I've had that hand throttle installed for over 9 years and find I use it daily. Also comes in handy for the slightest of adjustments at idle to null out that annoying resonating frequency than can cause rattles.

[brucejohn]

The lever on the gear shift is a hand throttle. Allows me to up the RPM when at idle (winching, cold mornings etc.) also comes in handy as a poor mans cruise control for those long hours on the road with no chance to stretch out the right leg, as well as giving me full throttle control while allowing for a foot on the brakes and a foot on the clutch for difficult terrain (great in theory, but hardly ever needed). I've had that hand throttle installed for over 9 years and find I use it daily. Also comes in handy for the slightest of adjustments at idle to null out that annoying resonating frequency than can cause rattles.

I have never seen a throttle on the shift lever. Would you post pictures? What a great idea.

[lstrvr]

It's an idea that has been around forever. A company called Rubicon Express used to sell them for Jeeps back in the early 90`s, maybe they still do, been awhile since I`ve looked at any jeep sites :nono:.I made mine using a Shimano Mountain Bike shifter, and cable assy. It`s really just a matter of routing it in a nice sweeping position to allow for gear shifts without inputting the throttle, and then tying the cable into the throttle lever while mounting the cable housing rigid to the engine using a bracket of some kind. It`s an easy afternoon job, if you have the parts. I`ll look to see if I have any better photos of my install.

Edit: Found some better images from inside the truck although funny enough neither show the cable installed at that time, but found no pics that shows the brackets or connection in the engine bay:

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/lstrvr/DSC_5650.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/lstrvr/DSC_5656.jpg

[stomper]

Nice design. I also like the looks of those gate valves in the dash. I'm guessing they are for the heater? Why two though?

[lstrvr]

Thank you :)! Two valves, one for the front heater and one for the rear heater. The truck is a Carawagon conversion (not an original), and I had originally installed a rear heater to help warm the entire cabin area including the rear while driving. It was later removed, as it wasn't required as much as the extra storage space. We now use a propane catalytic heater (wave 3) for our rear cabin heating when stationary. Obviously a better option when camping! I have some photos of it on my Photobucket site in case anyone is interested: http://s31.photobucket.com/albums/c391/lstrvr/ Can't recommend it enough for anyone camping out of their LR.

[brucejohn]

Thanks for the photos and explanation. What a beautiful truck you have.