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Has anyone on here had any experience with products from Explore Glazing? Link below to their Troopy products.

Explore Glazing - Toyota Land Cruiser series 75 & 78

Explore Glazing - Toyota Land Cruiser series 75 & 78
explore-glazing.nl explore-glazing.nl

I'm in the market for a gullwing window. I had looked into the more traditional options but the EMUwing is pretty pricy, and I've read that the Quick Pitch ones are about half that price but they are not very responsive and lead times are long. I decided to e-mail both Explore Glazing and Quick Pitch for quotes. Have yet to hear back from Quick Pitch but I got a reply from Explore Glazing the very next morning with a quote. I was quoted 395 euros for an aluminum gullwing and fitment kit and 75 euros for freight to the US. This works out to about $550 USD shipped. So it seems to be in between the Quick Pitch and EMUwing in terms of price. Best part though is that they said they have it in stock and I should be able to receive it in about 2 weeks, so lead time is the best of the bunch.

I've already let them know that I'd like to place an order so I'll report back once installed, but I was just curious if anyone else had gotten ahold of any of their products yet. They are a Dutch based company and seem relatively new, but have some pretty cool products including troopy sliding rear windows and glass gullwings that you can get with a pretty slick looking aluminum guard. Their website includes a price list for all their troopy items.
 
TonyP said:
The only info I can add is the EmuWings are of phenomenal quality and justify their price.
Great customer service too.
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Yep, that’s what I’ve consistently heard about the EMUwings and don’t doubt it. Just trying to highlight another option that’s out there.
 
I've been looking at the explore glazing products for over a year, but have too many other things to take care of first. Please do post a follow up once your receive them.
 
deadhead7 said:
Has anyone on here had any experience with products from Explore Glazing? Link below to their Troopy products.

Explore Glazing - Toyota Land Cruiser series 75 & 78

Explore Glazing - Toyota Land Cruiser series 75 & 78
explore-glazing.nl explore-glazing.nl

I'm in the market for a gullwing window. I had looked into the more traditional options but the EMUwing is pretty pricy, and I've read that the Quick Pitch ones are about half that price but they are not very responsive and lead times are long. I decided to e-mail both Explore Glazing and Quick Pitch for quotes. Have yet to hear back from Quick Pitch but I got a reply from Explore Glazing the very next morning with a quote. I was quoted 395 euros for an aluminum gullwing and fitment kit and 75 euros for freight to the US. This works out to about $550 USD shipped. So it seems to be in between the Quick Pitch and EMUwing in terms of price. Best part though is that they said they have it in stock and I should be able to receive it in about 2 weeks, so lead time is the best of the bunch.

I've already let them know that I'd like to place an order so I'll report back once installed, but I was just curious if anyone else had gotten ahold of any of their products yet. They are a Dutch based company and seem relatively new, but have some pretty cool products including troopy sliding rear windows and glass gullwings that you can get with a pretty slick looking aluminum guard. Their website includes a price list for all their troopy items.
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Looks interesting but their website doesn't provide much information or pictures. Definitely post pictures of them once you get ahold of a set.
 
Bing173rd said:
Looks interesting but their website doesn't provide much information or pictures. Definitely post pictures of them once you get ahold of a set.
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Will do. Still waiting on their confirmation that they’re ready to ship, which should be this week.
 
deadhead7 said:
Will do. Still waiting on their confirmation that they’re ready to ship, which should be this week.
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Do they make them for the 76 series? I didn't see any listed on the website but maybe I overlooked it. I know EMUwing does.
 
FJ73Texas said:
Do they make them for the 76 series? I didn't see any listed on the website but maybe I overlooked it. I know EMUwing does.
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Not that I saw on their website. You could contact them and ask - they have been very responsive.

From their Instagram and website they seem to be focused on defenders but also make for a lot of other vehicles, so maybe it’s something they’re working on.
 
deadhead7 said:
Not that I saw on their website. You could contact them and ask - they have been very responsive.

From their Instagram and website they seem to be focused on defenders but also make for a lot of other vehicles, so maybe it’s something they’re working on.
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So what happened with this?
 
I'm considering them for an 80 series. The simple clamp installation seems nice - any feedback on these? Do they seal well?
 
rannon said:
I'm considering them for an 80 series. The simple clamp installation seems nice - any feedback on these? Do they seal well?
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They seal well, but you have to caulk around them from the outside. They don't fit perfectly because of the way they install, and we're a PITA to get started bolting down. Now that they're in I like them a lot.

My installation isn't very pretty, but very waterproof.

@seanroe1 did a great looking job on his!

Post in thread '[CLOSED] Alu-Innovations Troopy Pop Top Group Buy Interest'
[CLOSED] Alu-Innovations Troopy Pop Top Group Buy Interest - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/closed-alu-innovations-troopy-pop-top-group-buy-interest.1320687/post-15700525
 
prwillard2 said:
They seal well, but you have to caulk around them from the outside. They don't fit perfectly because of the way they install, and we're a PITA to get started bolting down. Now that they're in I like them a lot.

My installation isn't very pretty, but very waterproof.

@seanroe1 did a great looking job on his!

Post in thread '[CLOSED] Alu-Innovations Troopy Pop Top Group Buy Interest'
[CLOSED] Alu-Innovations Troopy Pop Top Group Buy Interest - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/closed-alu-innovations-troopy-pop-top-group-buy-interest.1320687/post-15700525
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Thanks for the reply and information. I think I'm going to give them a try. Glad to hear you like them.

@seanroe1 do you have them on an 80 series? Any feedback?

Cheers!
 
rannon said:
Thanks for the reply and information. I think I'm going to give them a try. Glad to hear you like them.

@seanroe1 do you have them on an 80 series? Any feedback?

Cheers!
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His are on a 75 series troop carrier. Just like mine.
 
rannon said:
Oh gotcha thanks for clariying.

Were they a PITA because initially it is hard to get the nut on the bolt from inside the truck? Just curious. Thanks.
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Yes, this is exactly the problem.

Probably much easier with 2 people, one pushing from the outside with the person putting the nut on from the inside.
 
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