 Anybody have pics of the braces for LEXAN windows? |
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 Aug 18 2004, 04:29 PM
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LS1 Inside! / Toolbox / Mechanical Engineer  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,215 Joined: 5-February 04 From: NJ Member No.: 179  |
Anybody have pics of the braces for LEXAN windows?
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Aug 18 2004, 04:33 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,042 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Hanover, PA Member No.: 36 |
Dennis,
You should have 'em in today's mail!! Front + back pics. sorry for the delay! Regards Steve |
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Aug 18 2004, 06:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
I used simpe aluminum extrusion bought at a hardware store. It was in the shape of a "T". I cut a slot in the top of the dash/metal under the dash and pop riveted it there, and cut a slot in the "T" on the top allowing me to slide it OVER the windshield mounting frame, and pop rivited it there....ran two of these about 12 inches apart. put 1/4 of foam on top of the "T" to prevent scratching on front window.....
WORKS GREAT! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif) |
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Aug 18 2004, 06:26 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
THIS THREAD IS USELESS W/OUT PICS!!!!
come on guys, this is good tech. |
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Aug 18 2004, 09:20 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,042 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Hanover, PA Member No.: 36 |
Sorry, I can't do it: I no longer have the pics and couldn't even if I did. I'm just unable to post to a home website for publication on this site.
Steve |
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Aug 18 2004, 09:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
same here....never took pics of this....I can and will when I take out the window to do some work in there this winter though.....
...sorry.... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) |
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Aug 18 2004, 09:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 813 Joined: 21-January 04 From: Santa Barbara, CA Member No.: 141 |
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 |
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Aug 19 2004, 02:22 AM
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LS1 Inside! / Toolbox / Mechanical Engineer Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,215 Joined: 5-February 04 From: NJ Member No.: 179 |
Thanks guys! I'll have to look at these pictures tomorrow morning at work when I'm not on this slow dial-up? Is it really as dangerous as they say to run front lexan on a street car? They say it supports the pillars in an accident and is a federal offense?
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Aug 19 2004, 03:01 AM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
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 (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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Aug 19 2004, 03:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
OK guys, you shamed me to go out to the garage and take some shots... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
Here they are: http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/racerandy...lbum?.dir=/ee97 By the way.....I would like to include photos IN MY TEXT like Jon and others do......where can I host the photos, and how are you guys doing this for FREE? Thanks :stupid: |
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Aug 19 2004, 07:19 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 715 Joined: 29-May 04 From: Cincinnati, Ohio Member No.: 352 |
When I get home I'll set up a place where you guys can host pics...
I may need an email reminder.. But, I got skillz. It will be like the one in my sig. Only I give you guys a login/pass and you can upload pics. |
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Aug 19 2004, 10:48 AM
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LS1 Inside! / Toolbox / Mechanical Engineer Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,215 Joined: 5-February 04 From: NJ Member No.: 179 |
Hey guys,
Thanks for the pictures....keep them coming. When I said driving on the street.....it's only once in a while....it is summer time here, and I've maybe put 100 street miles on all summer..... Are you guys using 1/8" or 3/16"? Do you guys prefer Percy's or VFN? Can you get lexan side windows and still maintain the power window capabilities or put in a manual crank? Steve-D, Not in the mail yesterday....I'll check again today! Oh--ordered the HS Rockers yesterday! Later, Dennis |
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Aug 19 2004, 05:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
QUOTE (Teutonic Speedracer @ Aug 19 2004, 04:48 AM) Hey guys, Thanks for the pictures....keep them coming. When I said driving on the street.....it's only once in a while....it is summer time here, and I've maybe put 100 street miles on all summer..... Are you guys using 1/8" or 3/16"? Do you guys prefer Percy's or VFN? Can you get lexan side windows and still maintain the power window capabilities or put in a manual crank? Steve-D, Not in the mail yesterday....I'll check again today! Oh--ordered the HS Rockers yesterday! Later, Dennis ...its been a while but I am pretty sure I got 1/8 NON coated from Alston racing for $250 with the install kit... I am not sure, but I don't think the side windows will work AT ALL with Lexan...I think they are fixed..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) ....with the wicked curve of the stock windows, I doubt a flat piece of Lexan will fit in working order...... |
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