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    Alternative to metal Bailey channel ?

    I remember reading on here years ago that someone was using flexible rubber Bailey channel in U-section aluminium instead of the usual metal Bailey channel.

    There is a stainless backed version but this is quite expensive.

    The standard Bailey channel rusts after a few years, especially if the vehicle is kept outside. I'm about to overhaul some door tops and wondered if anyone had success with a reasonably priced alternative that might withstand the elements.


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    S3 Club UK make them out of Plastic.
    Window Channel | Series Three Owners Club & 90-110 Owners Club (thelandroverclub.co.uk)
    Members use a polyurethane sealer/construction silicone to Glue them in.

    whitehillbilly

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    Quote Originally Posted by whitehillbilly64 View Post
    S3 Club UK make them out of Plastic.
    Window Channel | Series Three Owners Club & 90-110 Owners Club (thelandroverclub.co.uk)
    Members use a polyurethane sealer/construction silicone to Glue them in.

    whitehillbilly
    Looks like a great solution for a daily driver, they must be getting the profile extruded as I haven't seen it anywhere else.

    Can you buy from them without being a member ?


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    Quote Originally Posted by gromit View Post

    Can you buy from them without being a member ?
    Ever get an answer to that question?

    I tried to order a set for a truck cab and everything seemed to be working fine until the checkout procedure baulked at the delivery address.

    Cheers
    1975 S3 88" - Ratel

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    Quote Originally Posted by S3ute View Post
    Ever get an answer to that question?

    I tried to order a set for a truck cab and everything seemed to be working fine until the checkout procedure baulked at the delivery address.

    Cheers
    I haven't tried, still looking for a local alternative.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gromit View Post
    I remember reading on here years ago that someone was using flexible rubber Bailey channel in U-section aluminium instead of the usual metal Bailey channel.

    There is a stainless backed version but this is quite expensive.

    The standard Bailey channel rusts after a few years, especially if the vehicle is kept outside. I'm about to overhaul some door tops and wondered if anyone had success with a reasonably priced alternative that might withstand the elements.


    Colin

    I purchased the ''Rocky Mountain Kit'' to match the front door tops, but the fixed glass in the rear door is too big so needs to be replaced. One kit will do the two rear doors or the sliding rear windows

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    Answer is yes

    Hello from Brisbane.

    In answer to my own question earlier in this thread, you can buy things from the Series 3 and 90/110 Club without being a member. However, you can’t use the online ordering system but have to contact the club direct through its contact email address.

    The fellow that I have been talking to suggested bulking up an order between several people to cut the shipping cost. Makes sense but unless those people live relatively close to each other you might not gain much by the time the consignment is broken down and various bits posted hither and thither.

    Cheers,

    Neil
    Cheers,

    Neil
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    Hello again.

    I sent off my pennies to the Series 3 Club this morning and will wait to see what comes back.

    Something good is my hope.

    This will be the second attempt to re-channel my truck cab rear windows. The first attempt involved importing channels from the UK which promptly deteriorated with the rubber perishing and metal rusting despite attempts to prevent that.

    Cheers,

    Neil
    1975 S3 88" - Ratel

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    Quote Originally Posted by S3ute View Post
    Hello again.

    I sent off my pennies to the Series 3 Club this morning and will wait to see what comes back.

    Something good is my hope.

    This will be the second attempt to re-channel my truck cab rear windows. The first attempt involved importing channels from the UK which promptly deteriorated with the rubber perishing and metal rusting despite attempts to prevent that.

    Cheers,

    Neil
    Hi Neil

    Did they work?

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    Quote Originally Posted by anonanist View Post
    Hi Neil

    Did they work?
    Sorry for the late reply.

    Yes, they were a good fit and work well. I found the Series 3 Club contact good to deal with.

    Cheers
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