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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 07:54 AM
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Info on wrap window for camper shell

From what I know these camper shells were made in the early 90's, styled to look like a 1 generation 4runner, made for the pickup. My camper shell is stripped of any badges from a previous owners paint job. I am looking for original manufacture's info for possible replacement parts. Or tips on DIY plexiglass work. I have some pictures below to help illustrate what i am looking for.

Also since I am new here, greetings, a bit about myself and my truck. I have a 1993 4WD V6 Extra Cab Pickup. I have owned the truck for 6+ years bought it with 159,000, rebuilt the original motor once, only to have a remanufactured motor put in three years later. I have driven it to both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and now reside in Jackson, WY with 223,000mi

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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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Ok so I have figured out a little more information. The windows are acrylic and made by Plaskolite. Still no word on a source for left over stock or used pieces. However it seems possible to but not easy to acquire a piece of acrylic and bend it then shape it to fit the original window.
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 05:16 PM
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Have you talked to a local glass shop? Some shops can heat and bend acrylic and other similar materials.
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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I am starting to think they will be worth a visit. The shop I used to replace the rear window in my camper shell a few years ago was a little less than competent. If I can n
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 05:36 PM
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I am starting to think they will be worth a visit. The shop I used to replace the rear window in my camper shell a few years ago was a little less than competent. If I can not get them to bend it they should be able to source and trim the acrylic.
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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be prepared to pay a bunch. If you are willing to try it I know that people have cut lexan and than used some good fish tank sealant to seal two pieces togther in a similar application. You could probably get the lexan you need for less than $75 + $10 for the sealant.
The pain is going to be getting it to seat in the rubber seal where the 90* bend is...
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