GULLWING WINDOW INSTALL

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Originally Posted by rijidij

I forgot to mention in my last post, you might have to use a flat lever to help ease out the window after cutting the sealant. I use a piece of 50 x 3mm steel with about 20mm at the end bent to about 45*. Also, it's easy to bend the frame of the original window, so take your time.

Cheers, Murray

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I was ordering some tools from the US, and found that I could squeeze a bit more into the box for the same courier charge, so I ended up buying this set - could be useful for levering; all bits are cast heavy-duty plastic:
Attachment 73905
It cost around $12 US.

Getting the Puma OEM windows out is quite a mission. I used a retractable knife, and quite a few blades. Slowly working the blade around, having the roll cage made it a lot more difficult but it takes a lot of time, and you have to be gentle and take it easy. I used a big screwdriver wrapped with duct tape to protect the paint work and worked it round to open the gap a bit whilst I cut the sealant with the knife.

I sharpened the edge of a paint scraper - the second one is a lot quicker than the first, once you dial your technique in!

I'm also considering, well I will install gulwing doors eventually, but was curious whether or not the internal trim is refitted or will it interfere with optional storage box also available from front runner.

Lurcho

The front runner storage shelving fits over the trim. It's not flush fitting though.
IMO they are way over priced for what they are (but isn't everything 4x4).. If you are handy with wood it would be very easy to knock a couple of shelves up and cover with marine carpet from Bunnings. $100 for both at the most.

Cheers, Nino.