Quarter window lock knob

[BaaderMeinhofWagen]

Anyone know a source for this part? Or a tasteful alternative?

It's the round knob that locks the quarter glass open. The OE had it attached with a zip tie.

[Mike Self]

That appears to be from a squarelight car.  There are actually three different rear quarter window locking mechanisms used on 2002s:  all chrome ones (including the knob) used up to VIN 2587400, then chrome latches with a black knob, used on the remainder of Roundies and at least some early squarelights, then an all-black one (brackets and knobs) like yours. I'm sure a search on the FAQ parts for sale, plus a post in the parts wanted section should turn one up.  

 

Presuming you have the other half of the hinge that's attached to the body, what you need is a carriage bolt whose square shank will fit (or can be made to fit) in that square opening on the lower flange of your hinge.  Then find a wing nut with the same threads as the carriage bolt and at least you can latch the window closed without a zip tie.  That'll keep you going until you find the proper part.  

 

mike

[dlacey]

 

[BaaderMeinhofWagen]

7 hours ago, Mike Self said:

That appears to be from a squarelight car.  There are actually three different rear quarter window locking mechanisms used on 2002s:  all chrome ones (including the knob) used up to VIN 2587400, then chrome latches with a black knob, used on the remainder of Roundies and at least some early squarelights, then an all-black one (brackets and knobs) like yours. I'm sure a search on the FAQ parts for sale, plus a post in the parts wanted section should turn one up.  

 

Presuming you have the other half of the hinge that's attached to the body, what you need is a carriage bolt whose square shank will fit (or can be made to fit) in that square opening on the lower flange of your hinge.  Then find a wing nut with the same threads as the carriage bolt and at least you can latch the window closed without a zip tie.  That'll keep you going until you find the proper part.  

 

mike

Thanks for the tip. Yes the other part is still attached. I'll try to find a carriage bolt that fits until I find the correct replacement part.

My car is in for paint hence why the windows are removed.