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post Aug 18 2004, 04:29 PM
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Anybody have pics of the braces for LEXAN windows?
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post Aug 19 2004, 03:01 AM
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QUOTE (JKnight @ Aug 18 2004, 03:59 PM)
When I have more time I'll compose a web page with better pics, some recollections of the install, and thoughts on how it should be better. My good friend Joel (aka Pit Bitch), an engineer, designed and fabricated all this. He wants to redo the front, as he hates the side attachment brackets. Let me know if you have any questions.

http://www.z28racergirl.com/images/lexan/f...mattachment.jpg
http://www.z28racergirl.com/images/lexan/f...ontfullshot.jpg
http://www.z28racergirl.com/images/lexan/f...ontsideview.jpg
http://www.z28racergirl.com/images/lexan/f...hmentinside.jpg
http://www.z28racergirl.com/images/lexan/r...rattachment.jpg
http://www.z28racergirl.com/images/lexan/rearhatch.jpg
http://www.z28racergirl.com/images/lexan/r...arhatchrear.jpg

Pit Bitch doing rear brakes:
http://www.lonepinebeaterchallenge.com/ima...ges/camaroj.jpg

Jason

My installation is similar to those pics...

The "T" bar on the front though I put in 2 bars and slotted the metal on the dash so the bottom of the "T" is partially located by the slot INTO the dash itself. And I used pop rivets to hold it in. I used Nutserts on the sides and top/bottom instead of nuts and bolts...takes more tools, but is a really clean installation.

I also imitated the stock BLACK FRAME by painting the inside of the window about 3-4 inches around with Flat Black Radio Controlled Car/Model paint.....looks stock from a distance!

I filled the gaps with black silicone also that REALLY finishes it off....LOOKS GREAT!

That said....I would NEVER do this on a street car....doesn't look "finished" enough for my tastes for a street car....and the stuff IS NOT THAT DURABLE....racing with it I am very carefull NOT TO SCRATCH IT....although most scratches come right out with polish....I think street abuse would make you spend more time messing with the window than it was worth....JMHO

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Teutonic Speedracer   Anybody have pics of the braces for LEXAN windows?   Aug 18 2004, 04:29 PM
steve-d   Dennis, You should have 'em in today's ma...   Aug 18 2004, 04:33 PM
rmackintosh   I used simpe aluminum extrusion bought at a hardwa...   Aug 18 2004, 06:03 PM
Glenn98ZM6   THIS THREAD IS USELESS W/OUT PICS!!!...   Aug 18 2004, 06:26 PM
steve-d   Sorry, I can't do it: I no longer have the pi...   Aug 18 2004, 09:20 PM
rmackintosh   same here....never took pics of this....I can and ...   Aug 18 2004, 09:32 PM
JKnight   When I have more time I'll compose a web page ...   Aug 18 2004, 09:59 PM
Teutonic Speedracer   Thanks guys! I'll have to look at these p...   Aug 19 2004, 02:22 AM
rmackintosh   QUOTE (JKnight @ Aug 18 2004, 03:59 PM)When I...   Aug 19 2004, 03:01 AM
rmackintosh   OK guys, you shamed me to go out to the garage and...   Aug 19 2004, 03:16 AM
shortbus   When I get home I'll set up a place where you ...   Aug 19 2004, 07:19 AM
Teutonic Speedracer   Hey guys, Thanks for the pictures....keep them co...   Aug 19 2004, 10:48 AM
rmackintosh   QUOTE (Teutonic Speedracer @ Aug 19 2004, 04:...   Aug 19 2004, 05:48 PM

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