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Post by xjeeper on Mar 6, 2008 15:07:48 GMT -5
i need some thoughts and opinion for a design for a rear window of a 97+ xj. I figured instead of paying for a new window i will just take plexiglass/lexan and cut it to the size of the window. I will then put 2 or 3 hinges along the top and 3 latches, 1 on each side and 1 on the bottom which would be lockable. I would put weatherstripping along the seem to keep it weathertight.
The hinges are going to be similar to wrangler door hinges with a pin style so it could be removable while unlatched.
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Post by 88XJchief on Mar 6, 2008 15:22:46 GMT -5
You want to be able to remove the window? Do something like a avalanche design.
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Post by xjeeper on Mar 6, 2008 15:32:22 GMT -5
either fully removable or like an explorer window that flips up and has struts to hold it open. even better the potential to do both with one setup, shouldnt be too difficult.
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Post by Dr. Thunder on Mar 6, 2008 15:32:57 GMT -5
thats gonna look like ass with all those hinges but good luck!  |
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Post by xjeeper on Mar 6, 2008 15:37:28 GMT -5
it may not look very attractive but its gonna be pretty sweet to have a removable rear window
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Post by Dr. Thunder on Mar 6, 2008 15:51:13 GMT -5
it may not look very attractive but its gonna be pretty sweet to have a removable rear window agreed |
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Post by CSaddict on Mar 6, 2008 16:08:26 GMT -5
Go rape a Del sol and grab the rear window lift set up.
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Post by xjeeper on Mar 6, 2008 17:26:01 GMT -5
yea my plan is to go to a junkyard this weekend and look for a latch/hinge device and grab it from something with the same setup im looking for. what can i use besides plexiglass that doesnt scratch so easily?
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Post by giantsfan10 on Mar 7, 2008 19:38:23 GMT -5
the lexan i got from Home Guido is really flimsy, it has pretty much no backing to it. scratches wicked easy but is unbreakable. and its about half the weight of glass.
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Post by XJLI on Mar 7, 2008 20:40:01 GMT -5
Go rape a Del sol and grab the rear window lift set up. x2. Fab something thats works. You'll hate yourself once its wet out and you cant defrost that rear lexan. |
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Post by rckrdyxj on Mar 8, 2008 17:45:39 GMT -5
I wouldnt do it, You wil hate it over time and it will look like ass.
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Post by JustTorchIT on Mar 9, 2008 21:23:44 GMT -5
lexan will scratch like a mofo.... and dirt will make it worse...
it will get to the point where u only see blurs......
(we put lexan in the rear of my buddy's car, it now looks like ass)
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Post by Mr. Jeeperz on Mar 9, 2008 21:25:38 GMT -5
why wouldnt you just get a new glass and have a place put it in or get a hatch.. pm or im me about this.
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