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CraftHell · 05-13-2012, 10:51 AM

I got a 91 s13 last weekend and wanna start restoring her to new again.. One thing that bugs me is the quarter panel window moldings.. do they make replacement molding for these or would i have to completely replace the windows on both side (granted the new windows come with the molding attached) and where would i find either or?

Heres a pics of my new baby

so excited cause i finally found a 240 with nice body and completely untouched virgin

FOR SALE 1991 Nissan 240sx Coupe- VIRGIN

Got her for 2500 also

friends with the 240 shop really helps hehe

scottie · 05-13-2012, 10:57 AM

Replace the window. The molding is chemically bonded to the glass before it ever reaches Nissan. You may find a company willing to make a similar piece but it will be expensive and you will have to bond it to the glass for it to stay. Sucks cause I already went through this and gave up. I went lexan.

CraftHell · 05-13-2012, 10:59 AM

You went lexan? what is that?

FRpilot · 05-13-2012, 12:24 PM

its a type of hard plastic similar, but not the same as plexiglass.

you get it in clear color and then rivet or glue it on. it shouldn't be used on a daily since it scratches easily, but on a race car it will provide weight savings.

CraftHell · 05-13-2012, 12:29 PM

Oh i see yea its my DD, hrmmm i saw they have 180sx coupe windows that will fit also but having a hard time finding a company that still makes either.. So hopefully ill come across someone selling good ones.. Mine arent leaking or anything just buggin the shit outta me lol..

FRpilot · 05-13-2012, 12:32 PM

180sx windows will not fit coupe. they are the 240sx fastback equivalent.

CraftHell · 05-13-2012, 12:41 PM

fawk lol.. oh well time will tell ill come across some eventually Thanks for your help

ghost_silvia · 05-13-2012, 03:40 PM

Nismo shop sells them for 145 each. Unless you know some one that works at nissan with a discount better check junkyards. My car needs these also.

davinci · 05-13-2012, 03:47 PM

lemme know what you find out on prices and replacements. the back window of my coupe the metal trim mold piece on the lower left and right hand side is popping up and breaking.

and front windshield is having some trim coming up as well. but i know thats easy to change at auto glass place.

ghost_silvia · 05-13-2012, 04:10 PM

I wonder if we can get a group buy through russell at nissanparts.com?

CraftHell · 06-17-2012, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghost_silvia

I wonder if we can get a group buy through russell at nissanparts.com?

That would be awesome i would get both sides

CraftHell · 06-18-2012, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRpilot

its a type of hard plastic similar, but not the same as plexiglass.

you get it in clear color and then rivet or glue it on. it shouldn't be used on a daily since it scratches easily, but on a race car it will provide weight savings.

^^ this is what lexan is

05-13-2012, 10:51 AM	#1
CraftHell Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 35 Posts: 187 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	s13 coupe window moldings help.. I got a 91 s13 last weekend and wanna start restoring her to new again.. One thing that bugs me is the quarter panel window moldings.. do they make replacement molding for these or would i have to completely replace the windows on both side (granted the new windows come with the molding attached) and where would i find either or? Heres a pics of my new baby so excited cause i finally found a 240 with nice body and completely untouched virgin FOR SALE 1991 Nissan 240sx Coupe- VIRGIN Got her for 2500 also friends with the 240 shop really helps hehe

05-13-2012, 10:57 AM	#2
scottie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: asluT Posts: 1,287 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Replace the window. The molding is chemically bonded to the glass before it ever reaches Nissan. You may find a company willing to make a similar piece but it will be expensive and you will have to bond it to the glass for it to stay. Sucks cause I already went through this and gave up. I went lexan.

05-13-2012, 10:59 AM	#3
CraftHell Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 35 Posts: 187 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	You went lexan? what is that?

05-13-2012, 12:29 PM	#5
CraftHell Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 35 Posts: 187 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Oh i see yea its my DD, hrmmm i saw they have 180sx coupe windows that will fit also but having a hard time finding a company that still makes either.. So hopefully ill come across someone selling good ones.. Mine arent leaking or anything just buggin the shit outta me lol..

05-13-2012, 12:41 PM	#7
CraftHell Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 35 Posts: 187 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	fawk lol.. oh well time will tell ill come across some eventually Thanks for your help

05-13-2012, 03:40 PM	#8
ghost_silvia Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2009 Location: tx Posts: 455 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Nismo shop sells them for 145 each. Unless you know some one that works at nissan with a discount better check junkyards. My car needs these also.

05-13-2012, 03:47 PM	#9
davinci Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dallas TX Age: 44 Posts: 127 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	lemme know what you find out on prices and replacements. the back window of my coupe the metal trim mold piece on the lower left and right hand side is popping up and breaking. and front windshield is having some trim coming up as well. but i know thats easy to change at auto glass place.

05-13-2012, 04:10 PM	#10
ghost_silvia Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2009 Location: tx Posts: 455 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I wonder if we can get a group buy through russell at nissanparts.com?