No Glass for Race Car?

[Mopar_Mike]

Hey all, just starting a new 67 Coronet 1/4 mile car. I would like to build this one without the side glass. I am going to use a glass front and rear windshield but want to leave out all the door and quarter glass and all the tracking that goes with it. Don't want to leave it open window, so what would be a good alternative. I was thinking plexi-glass/lexan? Has anyone done this? How would you mount it? Thanks for any info.

 

[Mopar_Mike]

Ok, I am figuring out lexan window kits. but can't find one for a 67 coronet

 

[RemCharger]

Couple questions.. do you want the drivers to roll down? Or were you thinking a steel frame? Vent wing still?

 

[Mopar_Mike]

Couple questions.. do you want the drivers to roll down? Or were you thinking a steel frame? Vent wing still?

No need for roll down. I was going to use the frame with vent window.

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

The curve of the original glass will be hard to duplicate on lexan I’d think but could you cut lexan based on glass and try to maybe hair dryer heat to give it curve? Then maybe use side channels to guide support to lexan and then once up in place make a lower bracket to support button and use pop rivets to hold to door frame? Thinking out load here. Just my 2 cents and others might build off that or have better ideas

 

[Pecos Bill]

My opinion:

Make templates of all your windows you want replicated. Contact someone that specializes in making lexan windows for race cars, like:

Lexan windshield,Window Kits and Fiberglass Parts Artfiberglass

Get a quote, and send them your templates.

 

[440 4 speed]

If you really want to go for it. Find a sign making place or establishment that sells plastics etc and has heat ovens with vacuum formers . Take your windows in. Ask them if they would custom make you what ever is suitable to meet your needs. It can be done depending on cash flow and desire.

 

[Mopar_Mike]

Thanks all for your replies. Not sure which way to go yet, but appreciate the ideas.

 

[Lefty71]

Not sure which way to go yet, but appreciate the ideas.

A '64 b has flat side glass.

 

[RemCharger]

A '64 b has flat side glass.

True.
He's working on a 67 though.

 

[ButterscotchA12]

My friend used the metal rod kit (like is shown in the link Pecos Bill posted) to mount the lexan door windows on his Fairlane and it turned out great, and also it can be bent to match the original contour of the glass.

 

[dvw]

I made my own out of Lexan. If it's a hard top you will need to build a tube to support if you want them in a fixed position. I've done a few. My 63 hard top actually went up and down in the factory tracks. Used 1/4". Reattached the stainless from the factory windows to the Lexan with RTV. They were a little floppy but worked fine. In fact just saw pictures of that car, It still has them. They were done in 1991. My 64 Belvedere sedan uses 1/8". They also go up and down with a strap. You can make a template from the O.E. parts The edges can be sanded with 150 grit for factory appearance. Leave the protective paper on until completely done. The rear glass is easy as well. Mine is in the factory rubber channel. Removing the side and rear glass along with the regulators saved 88lbs. Done correctly it looks factory. Yes the ventwindows are Lexan as whell.Holds up pretty well. Current car has been raced for 13 years.
Doug

 

[Frank Mopar]

Do I have one? Probably should but no.

I am told to put a 4” hole in the window in case there is a fire and the door can’t be opened. FWIW.

 

[Budnicks]

My friend used the metal rod kit (like is shown in the link Pecos Bill posted) to mount the lexan door windows on his Fairlane and it turned out great, and also it can be bent to match the original contour of the glass.

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that's the way to do it if you don't have a full perimeter frame
to hold the window/s in place
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Some sanctioning bodies require windows in place, no matter the class
some even access holes (for fire) & lever on top in the drivers side too
to get the driver out quickly, just in case

Hey all, just starting a new 67 Coronet 1/4 mile car. I would like to build this one without the side glass. I am going to use a glass front and rear windshield but want to leave out all the door and quarter glass and all the tracking that goes with it. Don't want to leave it open window, so what would be a good alternative. I was thinking plexi-glass/lexan? Has anyone done this? How would you mount it? Thanks for any info.

also;
Lexan isn't the same as Plexiglass, it's much stronger,
doesn't or won't shatter as much as Plexiglass can/will

the frame will hold the Lexan's shape
too no real need for heat unless it's really curvy
most side widows, aren't that curvy

keep 'Locktite' thread locker away from it though,
it will aid in cracks/fractures near the boltholes

 

[ButterscotchA12]

"that's the way to do it if you don't have a full perimeter frame
to hold the window/s in place"

Yeah it's definitely a lot less hassle if you have a car with a factory window frame

 

[RemCharger]

I did it pretty much like Doug a long time ago. Could use a refresh. But it's the chrome pieces that help keep the curve. And the wing.