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 Late 70's Moke Side Curtain Question

 Created by: metalwright
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 Posted: Aug 27, 2017 04:48PM
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There are two types of side screens, one is just perspex and the other is perspex with a metal frame. They have specific windscreen frames, the later models have the metal frame and early models have the perspex. The later model has a longer leg on the outer windscreen frame where it attaches to the body. Post a picture of your frame in this area and I can tell you which side window you should have. The side curtains you show in the photos are horrible. I would forget them altogether and just drive when it isn't raining.

KJ in Oz

 

 Posted: Aug 21, 2017 09:36PM
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There are more than one type, some are just lexan with no outer frames.

If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.

Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.

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The frames that I saw appeared to attach to the windshield on the side, not the front..

--trying to set a record for the longest Mini restoration ever!
 Posted: Aug 21, 2017 06:31AM
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If you really want to run side screens i would buy the correct quarter glass windows with the aluminum frame, they will be a lot easier to work with. 
If you have not driven it with side screens in bad weather try it first you may not want to bother with them. I found if you drive a Moke in bad weather you are better off with a good rain suit.

If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.

Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.

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Has anyone seen side curtains for a Moke done like this?  The car is a '79..

My side screens have some attachment points down the rear, toward the inside of the car, which look to be for the curtains..  Seems like with the curtain over the side screen like this, it will be tough to get enough thread into the bolts...

Could just use JB weld.  LOL

Anyway, just asking because I'm looking to have a new top made soon, and I'm installing new side screens at the moment..  Trying to decide if I want to drill for that attachment strip...

--trying to set a record for the longest Mini restoration ever!