window runner 350i

[HOTTY]

Help
The picture is of my window runner from my 350 1987 (blocks from my drive)
I need a replacement as its not holding the glass when the winder is lowered.
I have been advise to glue it into place but i dont think that would work for long.
Does any body know what it's from and could confirm (TR7 ?)
Does anybody have a spare ?
Thanks
Stephen

[Glassman]

What does the inside of the channel look like, is it corroded?

Although these are not the greatest design, closing the opening in a vice (slightly) and renewing the glazing rubber (slightly thicker versions are available) and degreasing the glass usually works for me.


...but I've been in the trade for 18 years.

(this makes me feel old)

[HOTTY]

unfortunately half way up the runner were the darker brown rust it's split down the centre on the inside, then to cap it off it's broken through the side wall in the same place (all rusted)
I have taken to see if it could be welded but no go. The rust has also started on the opp end too.
so was hoping that somebody many have one ?
Stephen

[Wedg1e]

HOTTY said:

unfortunately half way up the runner were the darker brown rust it's split down the centre on the inside, then to cap it off it's broken through the side wall in the same place (all rusted)
I have taken to see if it could be welded but no go. The rust has also started on the opp end too.
so was hoping that somebody many have one ?
Stephen

If it was mine, I'd sandblast the crap off it and then weld strips along to reinforce the piece of lace I'd be left with

But you know me, I'm as tight as a fresh choirboy

[smcquill]

I had a similar problem, except my runner rotted away and jammed inside the door...

as you'll see a pretty mess....I went to B&Q and managed to buy an aluminium strip the same size, sawed of one side and used it has a brace and new runner...epoxied and rivetted...worked great...then fitted new window seals in the runners, i went for the thicker rubber.
finished article...

the last pic is the refurbed runner with window in the door....you'll notice I had to cut a section of fibreglass out of the inside door to get access but patched it up with Fibreglass afterwards.

[adam quantrill]

Not so long ago you could buy these from Rimmer's - they use the same one on the Range Rover. In fact I have a brand new one.

For rubber I used an old bicycle inner tube cut up.

[Glassman]

The glazing rubber is available with a criss-cross pattern on the glass side to promote a better purchase on the window. But this can also be achieved by keying the glass with a bit of Scotch cloth.

[benebob]

Hotty,
I have one for the US passenger side. My daughter had a little incident shutting the door last year. It is off a california car and is rust free but will need the old window bits removed. Its your for shipping and a pint if you want it.

[Mr Tank]

Hotty YHM!

[wombat172a]

Not sure if this would count as advertising or not, but I believe TVR car parts have a few of these around as they've sorted me out with a pair recently.

[HOTTY]

Thanks for everybodys input, sorry about the delay but i've been away this weekend in Stratford.
(The wife, me and the tiv)

I think that Andy(mr tank) may have what i what, this may solve my problem.(will email tonight)

wedg1e i am tight as that same choirboy, so will be keeping the old runner and when the opportunity arrives will have repaired when it costs me very little

[Pilo-Wedgebits]

Hi mate,

Window on Ebay complete with required runner. Only at Cov as well

Cheers

Shauan