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My87Runner 10-23-2010 01:36 PM

4runner Half door Windows!!
 
Have a few projects going on and between school and work just about no time. Anyways got off at 2:00 today so finally started on this half door idea I had. Had a local guy make them and I asked him to leave the window frame so i could put some snap in windows on .But change of plans my idea is to use some sort of clear plastic I chose acrylic right now but heard bad things so most likely going polycarbon, and some kind frame to hold it in and make it rain proof.
Anyways started with some cardboard as a template
http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/w...-00-26_403.jpg

Then traced it out and started cutting with a dye grinder
http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/w...-45-50_546.jpg

Then a little trimming made a good template because it was a very snug fit
http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/w...-59-36_926.jpg

Here is how it looked when i stopped today still putting in a frame not really need since it fits so tight but still plan to do something. Very happy with it right now.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/w...-24-56_480.jpg

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/w...-25-07_389.jpg

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/w...-33-31_228.jpg

PS there is still plastic over the acrylic it not hazed or scratched just wanted to leave it on until am done.

richf 10-23-2010 01:45 PM

that's a good idea I wonder if it will rattle out while driving?

My87Runner 10-23-2010 02:02 PM

Hard to tell in the pic but its a very very tight fit i will let u know when am done

richf 10-23-2010 02:10 PM

what happened to the top you were painting?

rattlewagon 10-23-2010 02:14 PM

How do you plan on attaching them to the door? Snaps still?

My87Runner 10-23-2010 03:52 PM

No its held in already from the window rail but putting railing across the bottom. And the is a do over did not like the paint or using spray cans

yeehaw1 10-23-2010 07:45 PM


Originally Posted by My87Runner (Post 51578950)
No its held in already from the window rail but putting railing across the bottom. And the is a do over did not like the paint or using spray cans

Nice, but dosent this kindof eliminate the usefullness of half doors? I'm assuming it won't just pop out, without breaking, and let you climb out over the door. It looks like your back to opening the doors whenever you want out.

firemaniac 10-23-2010 08:41 PM

Excellent idea!

Looks like something that is light weight, can be brought with you easily, and can be put on in the event of an unexpected downpour when you are farther away than a few minutes from home. Highway speeds, and heavy rain can be miserable for a long run.

Tofer 10-23-2010 08:43 PM

subscribed...

My87Runner 10-24-2010 06:08 AM

No it will pop in and out already tested a few times worked fine should have my support done this afternoon will post pics. Thanks for the complements

My87Runner 10-24-2010 10:41 AM

Got the door done test drove and no rattling or anything. Very happy with it and i think a better alternative then paying 200 bucks for snap in windows. I payed 30 dollars for supplies and could have both doors done in one day if i ever had a whole day off:rolleyes:
Pics
Not me lol
http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/w...-16-18_600.jpg

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/w...-16-49_303.jpg

rusche 10-24-2010 11:47 AM

Saw this on pirate. Dig it.

My87Runner 10-24-2010 05:25 PM

thanks man could have done something better with the brace on the bottom but works fine


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