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Old 01-03-2016, 10:37 AM
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Default New Plexi glass rear window

I just received the new molded Plexi glass rear window. I installed the kit window , drilled and tapped the rollover structure. My question is where to start since the new window is not predrilled and i'm concerned about the tapped threads?


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Old 01-03-2016, 12:11 PM
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I just received the new molded Plexi glass rear window. I installed the kit window , drilled and tapped the rollover structure. My question is where to start since the new window is not predrilled and i'm concerned about the tapped threads?


Rod ELSA#120162
I just finished my install (of the replacement plexi).....I recommend trial fitting side to side, then to rear (I had to shave a little in the center rear where the overhead butts into the bulkhead). Have someone help push the rear of the plexi window tightly to skin while you dril from center rear to sides attach holes (cecoing as you go); then...starting .from top center to each side use a #40 drill bit to drill plexi where you previously drilled roll bar holes, again cecoing as you go... Then, with plexi off....open holes with #27 drill bit.

Not really that difficult....
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Old 01-03-2016, 12:18 PM
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Where' you get it? I found some old posts mentioning Carl Eldridge, but the email address was no good and Google hasn't been any help.
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Old 01-03-2016, 12:50 PM
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Default New Plexi glass rear window

Thanks Ric. I'll start as soon as the weather warms. I called Vans to order, on packing slip part #F-1277B, cost $390.00 plus $10.00 crating charge and $77.00 ground freight to Ohio.
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Old 01-03-2016, 04:29 PM
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Thanks Ric. I'll start as soon as the weather warms. I called Vans to order, on packing slip part #F-1277B, cost $390.00 plus $10.00 crating charge and $77.00 ground freight to Ohio.
Strange, I ordered a new window about 4 months back from Vans, $189 and pre drilled.
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Old 01-03-2016, 05:30 PM
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Strange, I ordered a new window about 4 months back from Vans, $189 and pre drilled.
The new is form molded plexiglass. Old is lexan.
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Old 01-03-2016, 05:32 PM
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Old 01-03-2016, 06:00 PM
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08FATBOY -

I live right down the street from you (Hinckley). I sent you PM and also email thru VAF Forum. Maybe your email address is incorrect in your profile.

I'm at strickjc@frontier.com
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Old 01-05-2016, 07:18 PM
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does anyone have a picture of this molded rear window and how did you hear about it
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Old 01-05-2016, 08:16 PM
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The new is form molded plexiglass. Old is lexan.
Just curious if the molded window is drape formed Lexan (Makrolon) vs Acrylic/Plexiglas mentioned. The structural integrity difference was debated a couple of years ago, just wondering if Van's changed their view on the material properties for the window. There was also some discussion on molded Lexan being less susceptible to crazing than cold formed bends.

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