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[$way]

i think this is the best place to ask as most people with z cars have plastic windows...

basically i want fixed rear windows. i am going to make them from plastic because its cheaper but i only have opening rears and need a template or something to use to mark them on the plastic

what have people used for a template? is a glass window the only option?

also what plastic should you use?

cheers

J

[lukey1019]

duno what plastic to use cz if you have a z-car mini u should but air scoops in the rear windows but.... ye just use the other window as a template....

[R1minimagic]

Probably best to use poly carbonate rather than perspex as it is a lot more scratch resistant. You should be able to do the windows for £50-60 I think.

I got a big sheet of polycarbonate for making the top part of my engine bulkhead but havent used it yet.

[$way]

polycarbonate it is then.

nobody has a template then? ill have to source a window from somewhere...

[adyzr1]

polycarbonate it is then.

nobody has a template then? ill have to source a window from somewhere...

hi mate,
you could make a template from hardboard...

[$way]

ive posted a wanted ad here.

if i cant get a window i will make one from wood or cardboard just wondering how big to actually make it? tight fit or loose with room for rubber

[gizmo]

trace the opening onto cardboard then add the amount of the lip at the opening, aprox. 1/4", 3/8", or 1/2", what ever is needed. then just screw them onto car...

[$way]

never thought of doing it like that, i was going to use a rubber seal. straight onto the car would be easier but how water tight would it be?

J

[timbo]

Sorry to hi jack but how do you attach the windows to the body? is it just a case of screwing/riveting them?

[gizmo]

Yes, add sealer around edge and screw them on. use screws so you can remove at some time later for what ever..

[minidan]

I rekon i would look miles better with the rubber seal...