Door Glass

arcturus · Apr 2nd, 2012, 09:22

Some of my side windows have scratches and I'm going to try to polish them out with cirium oxide. I noticed on the 240 forum a thread on window glass and that got me wondering if the glass from one of them would fit into our 140s. Any thoughts on that?

sillen963 · Apr 2nd, 2012, 18:01

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Originally Posted by arcturus

Some of my side windows have scratches and I'm going to try to polish them out with cirium oxide. I noticed on the 240 forum a thread on window glass and that got me wondering if the glass from one of them would fit into our 140s. Any thoughts on that?

All windows fits the 140 1974
All windows except the front side windows fits 1967-1973 (because of the vent-windows)

BUT!!! i do belive most of the 240´s have tinted windows standard,atleast the later ones (only the
140GL/164 has that 1971/1969-1974) so it might look wierd if you only change one or two windows!

Erik in Sweden

john h · Apr 3rd, 2012, 07:15

Upgrading to tinted glass could be a nice idea, it would help in the sun and look good against your gold paintwork. Also, you mentioned on my thread about getting a new screen - I might be wrong but it could be difficult now to get a non-tinted new windscreen.

John

Mike B · Apr 3rd, 2012, 08:50

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Originally Posted by john h

Upgrading to tinted glass could be a nice idea, it would help in the sun and look good against your gold paintwork. Also, you mentioned on my thread about getting a new screen - I might be wrong but it could be difficult now to get a non-tinted new windscreen.

John

Hi John
Yep the screens are tinted I had 2 in 2 months to my 164E . Long story !!the 240 screens fit about a couple of mill different but fit OK .
Regards
Mike B

JIH · Apr 11th, 2012, 01:07

I've also read somewhere that the 2 series windows are thinner than the 1 series glass. I've never measured them myself. Not sure if it's true or if it matters.

940_Turbo · Apr 11th, 2012, 02:31

Not on the front; 240s don't have quarterlights.

arcturus · Apr 11th, 2012, 08:24

Jus as a matter of interest do you think that an experienced glass cutter could cut side window glass from another vehicle to size?

asjesus · Apr 11th, 2012, 10:03

Can I make a suggestion:

Risk in glasses of cars with more than 40 years are like the wrinkles in the face of a person. Do not hide or close.

If risks not bother driving, I didn't change anything.

volvo always · Apr 14th, 2012, 16:18

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Originally Posted by arcturus

Jus as a matter of interest do you think that an experienced glass cutter could cut side window glass from another vehicle to size?

No. The side and rear window glass is toughened glass and if you tried to cut it it would just shatter into many cubes.

It can only be cut before the toughening process and then to toughen it it is rapidly sprayed with cool water.

James

Apr 2nd, 2012, 09:22	#1
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Today 07:16 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Door Glass Some of my side windows have scratches and I'm going to try to polish them out with cirium oxide. I noticed on the 240 forum a thread on window glass and that got me wondering if the glass from one of them would fit into our 140s. Any thoughts on that? __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

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john h VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 08:16 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Upgrading to tinted glass could be a nice idea, it would help in the sun and look good against your gold paintwork. Also, you mentioned on my thread about getting a new screen - I might be wrong but it could be difficult now to get a non-tinted new windscreen. John __________________ XX

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arcturus arcturus Last Online: Today 07:16 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Jus as a matter of interest do you think that an experienced glass cutter could cut side window glass from another vehicle to size? __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

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asjesus Junior Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2017 16:18 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Porto	Can I make a suggestion: Risk in glasses of cars with more than 40 years are like the wrinkles in the face of a person. Do not hide or close. If risks not bother driving, I didn't change anything. __________________ Volvo 144 GL 1971, B20E engine, M41 Gearbox Porto-Portugal

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JIH New Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 15:48 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney	I've also read somewhere that the 2 series windows are thinner than the 1 series glass. I've never measured them myself. Not sure if it's true or if it matters.

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940_Turbo . Last Online: Jul 14th, 2013 14:28 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MK	Not on the front; 240s don't have quarterlights.

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