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May 15, 2008 13:51:32 GMT
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OK this is a real shot in the dark, but I've got an Autoplas slatted window kit (front AND sides!) but I have not a clue what they fit. I don't expect anyone to be able to I.D. them from the pics... could be anything to be honest! But if anyone could maybe give me some pointers as to how I could find out what they fit (like someone with an old Autoplas catalogue perhaps), that would be great. I've sent the company an email with the part numbers but I've got no reply... they could still come up with something.
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May 15, 2008 14:15:48 GMT
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mk1 golf or mk1 escort?
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Top grammar tips! Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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May 15, 2008 14:42:45 GMT
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I thought it might be a Mk1 Golf, but the side windows kick up at the corner near the C-pillar. Mk2 Golf, however, looks like it would fit. I think the Mk1 and 2 Scorts have rounder curves on the side windows. And I think the rear panel is too small for a Mk3. I think I'm gonna have a tough time finding out what it fits, if Autoplas don't get back
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May 15, 2008 14:46:37 GMT
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Id love it to fit my Datto as ive been after one forever
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Your car is not 'epic', this thread is not 'epic'....the OCEAN is epic, the UNIVERSE is epic.... please stop misusing this word!! It would appear Hotrods are the new VWs - aint fashion funny! '69 BUICK LESABRE 350
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G4vBr
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May 15, 2008 14:52:19 GMT
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Nova? Like you said not Mk1 as side windows are wrong shape. Would give more of an idea to hold the rear window louvre up so that the louvres sit horizontal to the ground. That'd give you an idea of the rake of the rear screen. I'd love some of these for a Mk1 Golf. Just remembered a member of the MK1 Golf owners club has a set on his Mk1 Golf:
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Last Edit: May 15, 2008 14:56:17 GMT by G4vBr
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stinkwheel
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May 15, 2008 15:09:15 GMT
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rear engined skoda??
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May 15, 2008 15:23:57 GMT
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Mk4 4dr tina poss.
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts
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May 15, 2008 15:35:26 GMT
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Mk4 4dr tina poss. You could well be right. Did think 2-dr at first but the side windows are smaller on those. Looking at Mk4 Cortina pics it does look as though it would fit... and Mk5's for that matter. I saw a Rapid with an Autoplas kit on in about 98 when I had mine, thought it looked awesome. But the Rapid has different shaped side glass. Could be Estelle, but I'm not so sure.
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Colonelk
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May 15, 2008 15:57:43 GMT
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shape does kinda say Nova to me as well, hmmmmm.
Id love to find a rear window one of these for my mk2 carlton.
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May 15, 2008 19:04:44 GMT
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I reckon its something Ford like a 2 door escort mk2
What it has got me thinking about is Del Boy and 'lowvree' doors ;D
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Last Edit: May 15, 2008 19:06:34 GMT by paulmi16
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May 15, 2008 20:46:19 GMT
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Right, I had a brainwave and decided to use a bit of maths! I got an E in GCSE maths so this might be a bit off... Here's what I did: I measured the bottom of the side panel. I then measured the B-pillar and the top of the panel. I then worked out the B-Pillar (B) and the top of the panel (A) as percentages of the bottom panel measurement. So... A= 69.23% B= 43.58% I then got a big pic of a Nova on the screen and did the same calculations. For the Nova: A= 58.33% B= 41% Doesn't look likely. How about a Cortina? Cortina Mk4: A= 65.116% B= 46.511% Hmmm! Well that looks a bit more like it. A discrepancy of 3 or 4% when I'm using a 800x600 pic to take the measurements from has gotta be expected really. Not 100% conclusive that it's a Cortina kit though. I'm going to run it past that Stephen Hawksworth fella when he's got a minute. Feel free to blow holes in my theory before I submit it to The Scientist. ;D
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Last Edit: May 15, 2008 20:52:34 GMT by BenzBoy
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May 15, 2008 21:42:28 GMT
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makes perfect sense to me but I'm not too hot with sums myself. as long as the photos you used were side profile then your theory is sound imo
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Yeah, I'd go with that. They're making a comeback, don't you know? There's an orange 57-plate Focus ST in a village nearby which has them at the back of the rear side windows. Which makes me think of mk2 Astras, really.
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Look like they could be for a metro.
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May 16, 2008 16:14:06 GMT
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Some things will NEVER stop being cool...
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May 16, 2008 22:17:12 GMT
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email autoplas with the part code (will be in the louver somewhere) I did last years with one i found and they got back to me with the fittment not Mk5 tina cos the top corners are rounded like Mk4 not square like Mk5
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May 16, 2008 22:26:48 GMT
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looking at it Austin Metro seems a sensible suggestion, a side on picture to give an idea of rear screen rake is a good idea also.
I think we're pi$$ing in the breeze without an answer from autoplas themselves.
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May 16, 2008 22:42:32 GMT
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email autoplas with the part code (will be in the louver somewhere) I did last years with one I found and they got back to me with the fittment not Mk5 tina cos the top corners are rounded like Mk4 not square like Mk5 Funnily enough I found your post on another forum about that when I was Googling for info! ;D I sent an email Monday or Tuesday with the part numbers but they haven't got back to me yet. I tried calling them this afternoon but by the time I got round to it they'd all b*ggered off for the weekend I think ;D. I'll try calling them next week and see if I can get anywhere. Like dirtyburty says, anything else would just be a guess really. I wish I had a suitable car to put it on... don't think the Benz would pull it off really. I might gaffer tape it to it tomorrow just for a larf ;D
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Stupid question..... do these go on top of the window? If so, what's the point? (Other than the fact they look damn cool)
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mk 1 fiesta maybe?
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