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Boomlander
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Door Difference?

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Hi All,
Is there any difference in the front window and quarterlight frame from a four door minor as opposed to a two door car? I am thinking of replacing mine to try and get a better fit.
Thanks.

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Re: Door Difference?

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4 doors are shorter, the quarterlight would fit your 2 door frame, but the whole door top is shorter.

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Re: Door Difference?

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Many thanks, I didn't want to buy the frames only to find that they don't fit.
Maybe I'll try adjusting the existing frames so that the top of the window fits a little closer to the rubber door aperture seal.
Thanks once again, much appreciated. :D

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Re: Door Difference?

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The bottom pivot pin thing on the quarter light frame is shorter for some reason on split screen models and in order to fit a later quarter light you have to shorten it with a hacksaw.

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Re: Door Difference?

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If the door fit is otherwise OK, you can easily bend the frame slightly to improve the fit. Wind the window down first!
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Boomlander
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Re: Door Difference?

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Thanks for advice, I will certainly give it a try. :D

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