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K5 rear window glass converted to plexiglass canopy style
So got it half way in. Got holes in roof drilled. Found out there is metal in the roof. Made it a pain in ass drilling through. It's at a different angle as the slope of the top. Going to have to get die grinder in there and make it so I can get the hinges at the correct angle. Had to grind...- WomenandthePolice
- Post #25
- Forum: Glass & Mirrors
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K5 rear window glass converted to plexiglass canopy style
So plexiglass came in. I used a 18 tpi carbide diablo blade to cut it. It's 1/4" thick. It turned out very clean. Just taped it in to check fit. Going to install hinges tommorow. Found some real heavy duty ones. I'll finish sanding and fill in the holes after I get hinges on. Just have to...- WomenandthePolice
- Post #20
- Forum: Glass & Mirrors
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K5 rear window glass converted to plexiglass canopy style
Waiting on plexiglass to show up. Looking at seals now. And how the gas shocks mount.- WomenandthePolice
- Post #15
- Forum: Glass & Mirrors
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K5 rear window glass converted to plexiglass canopy style
Rollin rock is cheapest beer here.- WomenandthePolice
- Post #14
- Forum: Glass & Mirrors
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K5 rear window glass converted to plexiglass canopy style
I'm not exactly sure how I'm going to install the hinge and seals.- WomenandthePolice
- Post #12
- Forum: Glass & Mirrors
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K5 rear window glass converted to plexiglass canopy style
That canopy door on that green k5 looks perfect. That was the idea but I thought this idea would be easier and cheaper. I found a truck tailgate with hardware for 60 bucks. Ordered plexiglass. Was in the garage trying to find a big piece of cardboard and saw original glass, so templete just...- WomenandthePolice
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- Forum: Glass & Mirrors
