Alpine Windows

This weekends projects consist of replacing the headliner (at Headliner Express in Orlando) and removing the Alpine Windows to get rid of some light rust around the frames, under the lower portion of the seals on the exterior. I'm also replacing the Drivers window motor and lock assembly (purchased for a combined total of $100 from Roverland in Tampa) but I've got that covered... the upper window assembly is time consuming but relatively easy.

Headliner is not a problem, just time consuming plus, Bill is doing most of it since my right hand is broke.

My question is about the Alpine windows. Have any of you pulled the windows and replaced the seals yourself? I can rebuild my engine, tranny and troubleshoot all my own electrical issues BUT I AM NOT A WINDOW GUY.

Special tools? Proceedure for removing and refitting? Useful tips and suggestions will earn earn you a beer and dinner next time you are in the Orlando area. Come visit the Mouse and I'll show you a few secret trails around town too.

What vehicle? The alpine lights are held in by a rubber strip in the centre of the window rubbers on Discovery 1's - pull that strip out and the window will then pop out quite easily. The only reason I ever took mine out was to get into the car when I had locked my keys in it! Quite easy to refit, but the locking strip is difficult to get back to factory fit - I found that I had to trim about an inch off the end as I hadn't compressed it enough. Never leaked though, but I was in Zimbabwe!

Later models (Disco 2's) have bonded alpine lights, and need to be cut out and resealed afterwards. I think that's one for a specialist.