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Technical => Exteriors and Interiors => Topic started by: MaTTe on October 14, 2010, 12:00:31 AM
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Has anybody else ever considered cutting the front lower corner off the window glass so that it can be fully lowered when down? I understand that the standard mechanisms cannot go low enough for this to be an issue anyway, but I was buggering around the other day trying to get the window lower only to realise it is the window that is the problem..
The only person I can think of that this wont affect is Busykiwi with his already 'shortened' windows.
I looked into it briefly while installing the power window mechs, and it wouldn't need alot taken off, the only problem is that if you take too much off it will be noticable when the window is up.
If I can get hold of a few spare windows I will look at having some cut up - may even do it myself, im pretty sure i have a glass cutter somewhere..
anyway, keen to hear of anyones experiences on the matter.
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you can't cut the glass, it's toughened, will just shatter
You can't really shorten them anyway, if you (could) cut the top off you'd have to cut the front edge too so it seals when up
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you need a better regulator that goes down further.
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Busy, its not the top i want to cut, its the bottom. I didn't think about the fact that the glass is toughened..
Ben, i have made my mechanisms adjustable by about 70mm, and from one extreme to the other the glass sits in the same spot. it took me a while of raging to realise it was the glass sitting on the section when the door curves over the wheel arch. the standard mech doens't go down that far, but my mechs will go well past that point.
The windows now sit about 40mm above the door, i want this flush. From memory i think there is around 45-50mm to play with on the bottom front of the glass before you'll be able to notice when the window is up.
To get the window right down it sounds like i'll be investing in custom glass.. BUGA
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To get the window right down it sounds like i'll be investing in custom glass.. BUGA
I'd say thats a good reason for a roof chop but your van looks great the way it is
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If it was possible I think the engineers would have solved that problem when they designed it...
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haha, going by that logic, I would think the engineers would have made the doors and windows actually keep water out.
:D
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Get the 9" out and cut the bottom corner of glass where it hits the wheel arch!!! 9"s fix everthing. :o
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won't it just shatter
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won't it just shatter
cover the glass with tape then you can grind it i have done this before. use a disc that you use for cutting tiles
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I wonder if one could cut a windscreen down using that method?
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Hey fella's was only jokin bout 9" but let us know how ya's go preferably with pics, should be a classic site. ;D
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I wonder if one could cut a windscreen down using that method?
dont know about a windscreen i have only done side windows
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interesting discussion.
so is this right? if i cover the window front and back with duck tape, then grind away with a tile cutting disc i shouldt have a drama? sounds like a plan ay!
ben
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2 things ben. 1. make sure there are no feathers in the duck tape. ;D 2. make sure you double up on the safety gear benny. ;) ;D :D ::)
george.
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i did it on the side windows of a mates van took ages got there in the end. he mounted a tool box in his van and it covered part of the window so had to make window smaller. yep use good tape and lots of it and just take your time as disc gets hot. ben you just becarefull with the grinder :)
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Hey Grandad, thanks for the tip. I might buy up a few spares to start with and see how i go