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Old 03-29-2005, 06:39 PM   #1
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pics of doors without window vent

Thinking about taking out the vent window and putting a one piece window searched the board for some pics but didnt find any if anybody has any pics could you please post them. thanks
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Old 03-29-2005, 06:50 PM   #2
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I Don't think you will find any. This has been discussed for yrs and yrs and I know of noone that has done it. They main reason is due to the curve of the glass. It has proven impossible to get one piece of glass to meet all the requirents (shape wise) that the two pieces do now.
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Old 03-29-2005, 10:35 PM   #3
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Here's what it looks like. You won't find many pics because no one makes a one piece glass for the 73-87's. This was done with lexan....

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Old 03-29-2005, 11:41 PM   #4
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I'm thinking it's one of those pesky "if you have enough money" things. Look at American Hot Rod. They get windows custom made all the time that have more complex curves than the 73-87 side windows. If you had the $$$ and could make a template, i'm sure you could find a glass company that could make some. Making a window chanel for the front of the door shouldn' t be hard. Big question is how much for the glass $$$$?
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Old 03-30-2005, 01:20 AM   #5
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I think i'm going to pass on this idea looks like to much money and too many things involved. Just thought I would ask since it would be a perfect time to do since the blazer is going to the paint shop this week.
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Old 03-30-2005, 03:31 PM   #6
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Big question is how much for the glass $$$$?
It is HIGH. I asked, and I am still saving the money....
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Old 03-30-2005, 07:46 PM   #7
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It is HIGH. I asked, and I am still saving the money....
There were several memebers interested in this mod & even discussion about splitting the 'initial' mold costs to make door glass sets. Did anyone come up w/some solid financial numbers for the potential investors?
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Old 03-30-2005, 09:21 PM   #8
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i'd be interested in a price that would look great
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Old 03-30-2005, 09:26 PM   #9
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Look at American Hot Rod. They get windows custom made all the time that have more complex curves than the 73-87 side windows.
My thoughts exactly, its definatly possible but that money thing is a huge issue.
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