Thread: Rusted door tops - fix or replace? Some other questions too!!!

I recently replaced my rusted top.
Got it for $110 from that ebay guy.
+$40 for the channel kit + $25. freight - so $175 all up.
(although I found a corner had been dinged in transit and had to repair that first)
It was primed ready to paint and refit.
So JohnE's contact seems a better deal.

Beware when stripping the old one, aside from the bailey channel and the rubber strip between upper and lower section, there is an angle and a couple of folded alloy pieces - these did not come in my Kit.
I was happy I took it apart gently and saved those along with all the screws.

You will also need a grey or black butyl mastic to refit the glass and channels.
Finally, the channel if screwed directly to the frame leaves a sloppy fit for the glass - the aft section moves around and doesn't sits askew.
Do a dry fit first so you can see what packing you need under the channel in order to finish with a tight (but slidable) fit.
I found that mine had some 2 sided tape in the bottom when stripping, and I needed to do it again when I reassembled it.

Hope that helps.
Rob king.

Originally Posted by JohnE

thanks Jd,
nobody asked about the Koatara guys, so in case nobody knows here is the link they sell through trading post thats why they are hard to find. can;t remember what the postage was but it was good.

New Landrover - Kotara - NSW - $ 120.00=

and comes with bailey channel,
I can do some photos if anybody so desires.
john

yes please