Motexian Bulkhead - retrofit window?

Beaker2135 · Post by **Beaker2135** » Mon May 14, 2018 7:50 pm

So you can’t buy dark grey bulkheads any more they are all black to suit new Caddy’s
I can get hold of a brand new one (old stock) in dark grey but it has no window. I reckon it must be easy enough to cut out a hole and get a piece of toughened glass or Perspex and fit it in with a windscreen rubber or bond it with glazing tape. But I’ve never even seen one so if anyone has one and can offer an opinion, before I start chopping up a £300 bulkhead, that would be great
Thanks

Caddyluv · Post by **Caddyluv** » Tue May 15, 2018 11:45 am

I have 1 with glass if your local enough you can come look if you want.

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Beaker2135 · Post by **Beaker2135** » Tue May 15, 2018 2:13 pm

Thanks for the offer but I doubt I’m local, I’m in the North Pennies in the middle of nowhere

Was it you that got the last one off eBay? It’s just that you have a MK4 and you be better with a black one and selling yours to me

Caddyluv · Post by **Caddyluv** » Tue May 15, 2018 3:19 pm

No bought mine straight from factory. About 18 months ago. I am happy with mine thanks. It isn’t really black it’s charcoal really. I think it’s ok. I carpeted the back of mine.

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Beaker2135 · Post by **Beaker2135** » Tue May 15, 2018 7:11 pm

Looks nice that, much better than standard I think. Not going down the carpet route in mine, I’m a joiner and the sawdust gets everywhere and it’s a nightmare to get out of the pile

Caddyluv · Post by **Caddyluv** » Tue May 15, 2018 7:48 pm

Agreed so do dog hairs so I understand completely. The offer is there. Buddy if your coming this way.

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Beaker2135 · Post by **Beaker2135** » Thu May 17, 2018 8:09 pm

UPDATE
Apparently the windows are bonded in so I just have to cut out the opening and stick the glass in. I’ll update this again once I’ve got it done

WRLondon · Post by **WRLondon** » Thu May 17, 2018 9:50 pm

Please do!
Love the bulkhead for noise insulation and security but would like to be able to peer in the back!

Beaker2135 · Post by **Beaker2135** » Thu May 17, 2018 10:01 pm

They are available with the window as standard, but no longer in the older colours

Beaker2135 · Post by **Beaker2135** » Thu May 31, 2018 9:17 pm

OK here’s what’s happen with this
The Bulkhead arrived with the glass and it looked fairly straight forward to cut out the opening and bond the glass in
Unfortunately I’ll never know, it was the wrong colour for my 2014 van, it was pre-facelift light grey

So I took the easy option and changed it for a new black one with a window already in

Caddyluv · Post by **Caddyluv** » Thu May 31, 2018 10:18 pm

Funny. You fitted it yet?

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Beaker2135 · Post by **Beaker2135** » Thu May 31, 2018 10:42 pm

Nah. Tomorrow’s job

Been busy all week templating the back for ply lining

Caddyluv · Post by **Caddyluv** » Fri Jun 01, 2018 6:58 am

Hope you love it. One of the best things I’ve done. Just cab noise now that’s it. Just looks classy to.

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Beaker2135 · Post by **Beaker2135** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 2:21 pm

Been a bit of a delay due to this being damaged in transport but I got it fitted today. Here’s what I think now it’s in.
It looks great and rear visibility is massively better
The colour is off but not really noticeable with the carpet on the cab side and the rubber mat in the back is black so that looks ok. I need to pick up a couple of black trim clips for the ‘ears’
There’s more leg room for the passenger, but more importantly,the seat goes back further so hopefully wifey won’t be in the way of the mirror as much

, can’t say I’ve noticed much difference in drivers side leg room but maybe the backrest reclines a touch more
I’ve not been far yet but haven’t noticed it being much quieter, having said that I’ve just recently sound deadened and insulted the back out and that made a massive difference
It’s not the quality of an OEM part and needed a tweak here and there to get it to fit, but it’s ok now it’s in
A quick plug for Menterous Automotive they have been great helping to sort out the issues. Great customer service https://mentereosautomotive.co.uk

Caddyluv · Post by **Caddyluv** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 2:45 pm

Yeah I agree had to tweak mine a little but it fits nice now. I love mine. Think is worth every penny.

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