Delete roll-up window and replace with flip-up type on first-gen 4runner
#41
This is something similiar to what you want, Ray:
http://www.bajataco.com/Camper1.html
That guy got his camper shell from here:
https://www.4are.com/fleet/toolmaster/
Maybe they can adapt your hard top or sell you the windows.
http://www.bajataco.com/Camper1.html
That guy got his camper shell from here:
https://www.4are.com/fleet/toolmaster/
Maybe they can adapt your hard top or sell you the windows.
#42
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#43
Look at this, Ray:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/classi...ml#post3095785
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/classi...ml#post3095785
#44
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Look at this, Ray:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/classi...ml#post3095785
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/classi...ml#post3095785
You beat me to it!
#45
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Definitely a hatch from a "standard" top. Still has a faded old badge from.the retailer "Tri-county".
The cut in the factory top wasn't there in prior pictures.
Yeah I'm a one site kind of guy, not going to register there to answer your ?'s
The cut in the factory top wasn't there in prior pictures.
Yeah I'm a one site kind of guy, not going to register there to answer your ?'s
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#47
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Did you ever get anywhere on this mod Rad? I've been thinking about doing something similar, after I rewired my rear window and it worked for about a week, then my tracks rusted out, so back to non functioning window! ARGH!
I can get Plexiglass and Polycarbonate fairly cheap through my work, so am probably going one of those routes. Anymore thoughts on this project from anyone? Thanks!
I can get Plexiglass and Polycarbonate fairly cheap through my work, so am probably going one of those routes. Anymore thoughts on this project from anyone? Thanks!
#48
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I will be ordering a piece of plexiglass today, these dimensions should put me about 1/2" inside the factory bevel around the removable tops window frame.
I'm thinking about using bullet hinges oriented the same way, so I can open the window and slide it out of the hinges for full and easy removal. The latch I haven't decided on yet.
I'm thinking about using bullet hinges oriented the same way, so I can open the window and slide it out of the hinges for full and easy removal. The latch I haven't decided on yet.
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Cool, looking forward to your progress. Nice hinges by the way.
I have a softtopper, so I took the guts out of my tailgate, which makes it tough to ever put hardtop back on. This would be an interesting solution to that.
I have a softtopper, so I took the guts out of my tailgate, which makes it tough to ever put hardtop back on. This would be an interesting solution to that.
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#53
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I have put a bit of thought to that, I haven't put anything to paper yet though, all in my head so far.
My plan is to fab a metal cap to go over the top of the tailgate, covering the gap the old window came out of. I will use two hook style latches that turn down into slots cut in the tailgate cap, locking it from sliding either direction.
That's my theory anyway, we'll see how install actually goes!
My plan is to fab a metal cap to go over the top of the tailgate, covering the gap the old window came out of. I will use two hook style latches that turn down into slots cut in the tailgate cap, locking it from sliding either direction.
That's my theory anyway, we'll see how install actually goes!
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#55
More!
#56
The Makrolan held up great for the rest of the time I had the truck. It is pricier but a much stronger material
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#57
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Nice job, 5 Fists!
Yes, lexan aka polycarbonate woukd be tougher.
Yes, lexan aka polycarbonate woukd be tougher.
#58
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Thanks Someday and Rad. Haven't had a chance to get to it yet this weekend, had to gut a bathroom and spent a bunch of time with the kids. Holiday tomorrow though, hopefully get my oil changed and make some progress on the window!
Dropzone: I have thought about polycarbonate and will most likely switch to that once the plexi wears out. Plexiglass was readily available through my work and very cheap, so figured why not use it to see if the project would work/work out some of the finer details.
Dropzone: I have thought about polycarbonate and will most likely switch to that once the plexi wears out. Plexiglass was readily available through my work and very cheap, so figured why not use it to see if the project would work/work out some of the finer details.
#59
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Finally had a chance to get back to this.
Window out
Rusted tracks I'll never have to deal with again
Mounted
Pretty happy with the gap I ended up with. I've got some 5/8" thick 'D' shape weather stripping that should work just fine. May need to beef up a couple areas to get proper compression of gasket for no leaks.
I'll throw some pics up later, had to leave two bolts out on the passenger side because I need to make a plate to cover the hole that the wiper motor came out of.
Window out
Rusted tracks I'll never have to deal with again
Mounted
Pretty happy with the gap I ended up with. I've got some 5/8" thick 'D' shape weather stripping that should work just fine. May need to beef up a couple areas to get proper compression of gasket for no leaks.
I'll throw some pics up later, had to leave two bolts out on the passenger side because I need to make a plate to cover the hole that the wiper motor came out of.
Last edited by 5 Fists; 07-06-2019 at 02:53 PM.
#60
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Gasket on, definitely need to compress it more with whatever latch I decide on. Also, gaps around my hinges for sure, will need to figure out a better water proofing for that area before the rainy season. Perhaps a metal rain shroud covering the whole top lip? Need to think on it more.
I will need to make some slight alterations to the inside plates before painting, I'll just put a bend in the right spot so it sits in that angle.
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