Classic Rangie Rear Hatch.

[Dougal]

We all know the rust problems these hatches have.
What are the options for replacing one? All second hand items are in terrible condition.

[mike 90 RR]

Import a Aluminium framed one from England ......
Do a "google" for it over there ... I had a search for it a while ago & found some, but don't have any links ATM

Mike

[Dougal]

Import a Aluminium framed one from England ......
Do a "google" for it over there ... I had a search for it a while ago & found some, but don't have any links ATM

Mike

I've found these guys:
http://estore.eclipse.net.uk/epages/...tes/Categories

But I'm still looking for a price on their "kit" so I don't have to ship glass I already have around the world.
It appears to be the same one Paddocks sell, but paddocks are showing no stock or price.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Dougal

MR Automotive in Queensland have been getting the former Maxidrive aluminium frame tailgates manufactured recently. They consist of a single powder coated aluminium frame with the glass held in-place by retaining strips on the inside.

I believe they are a stronger/better option than the BritPart aluminium frames which are made of 4 seperate alloy elements with mitre joints at the corners. Most of the tailgatge strength is some flimsy screws joining the rails and the rest of the strength is the glass itself.

I have the Maxidrive/MR Automotive tailgates on both of my currently registered classics.

Diana

[Dougal]

Thanks Diana.

Any idea on price? I'll have to factor in freight to NZ, the maxidrive/MRautomotive ones will no doubt cost more to freight being fewer pieces.

The tailgate on my 85 has held together well, but I'm considering buying another and they're all perforated.

[GuyG]

I have had one of the rear alloy window frames for about 6 years. The hardest part of the process is removing the glass from the old rusty window frame

[PhilipA]

Be careful of the clearance around the glass when you fit it in the new frame and go light on the mastic.
I was on a club trip with one of our members who had one fitted by a Specialist the day before the trip . When we got up in the morning the glass had shattered.

Regards Philip A

[Lotz-A-Landies]

...<snip> When we got up in the morning the glass had shattered.

Regards Philip A

Philip

Which brand of frame was it?

My panelbeater recommends using the sealing strip (sort of like double sided tape) with windscreen sealant (not Mastic) and importantly also a plastic membrane between the glass and the retaining strips. You could even use some electricians tape adhered to the glass under the strips.

Perhaps it was the absence of the membrane and not the mastic on your friends car.

Diana

[PhilipA]

I think it was a Maxidrive .
Regards Philip A

[Dougal]

Got a fast reply from the 4x4 management people, about 260 quid delivered for the kitset.