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nikwho · 08-03-2014, 12:01 PM

Well, as the title implies, I want to modify my front windshield(s) to operate as safari windows that hinge on the top and articulate out like an old VW Bus. I had thoughts of buying a kit for a bus and just figuring out how to modify it, but I think that there is probably an easier way. Has any one here ever done it?

Thanks,
Nik

MARTINSR · 08-03-2014, 12:43 PM

Interesting, just do it I guess. No one else has so it's all you. I thought about making my corner glass roll up and down, still may, I may just do it.

Brian

nikwho · 08-03-2014, 01:16 PM

I guess that I'll have to just jump right into it. I can maker he window frames easily enough, as well as the hinges and latches. I guess what I really have to figure out first is the rubber seal. I'm thinking maybe granger.com? Anyone have ideas for places to buy "universal" rubber window seal material? The safari kits for buses are high dollar. There's gotta be a window seal that would fit that's designed to have glass seal against the outside of it, instead of in it. Off the top of my head I'm thinking about the old Cessna I use to fly. It's side windows hinged at the top and articulated out. Hmmm

OrrieG · 08-03-2014, 03:00 PM

Do a google search with the term "y630p", that is a part number for aftermarket door weatherstripping. It will return a bunch of places that sell aftermarket rubber.

Daze57 · 08-03-2014, 04:34 PM

MARTINSR

power corner windows???? how cool that would be !!!
now there is a project !!!!!

Daze57 · 08-03-2014, 04:34 PM

kwho

that would be very cool and different also !

MARTINSR · 08-03-2014, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daze57

MARTINSR

power corner windows???? how cool that would be !!!
now there is a project !!!!!

The only reason I was thinking of this was because the top is being chopped and the glass needs to be cut.

So I figured, this is a "concept car" theme....

Harley Earl would have put roll up windows, so why not?

Brian

NEWFISHER · 08-03-2014, 09:37 PM

Pre 46 trucks and burbs have a single roll out shield that is very similar im shape to the a.d. but slightly narrower. Hinged in the roof pocket and roller under dash with wind crank protruding through top of dash. If i was doing it, i would modify a pre 46 frame to fit, get the rubber, cut the flat glass and weld in the hinges and the winder.

nikwho · 08-03-2014, 10:16 PM

Nice! Good call. Thank you! Thank you to everyone offering help! I'd love to see those power corner windows, too!

**mr48chev** · 08-04-2014, 12:39 AM

Newfisher nailed it. Take a look at the setup on a 41/46 truck and se how it works.

Highsider · 08-04-2014, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev

Newfisher nailed it. Take a look at the setup on a 41/46 truck and se how it works.

Maybe this from another thread will help:

http://www.46chevytruck.com/

_Ogre · 08-04-2014, 11:14 AM

or this windshield frame

08-03-2014, 12:01 PM	#1
nikwho Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 974	Safari windows on AD truck? Well, as the title implies, I want to modify my front windshield(s) to operate as safari windows that hinge on the top and articulate out like an old VW Bus. I had thoughts of buying a kit for a bus and just figuring out how to modify it, but I think that there is probably an easier way. Has any one here ever done it? Thanks, Nik __________________ '59 Apache - 383" SBC/TH-350 '68 GMC - BBC/TH400

08-03-2014, 12:43 PM	#2
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Safari windows on AD truck? Interesting, just do it I guess. No one else has so it's all you. I thought about making my corner glass roll up and down, still may, I may just do it. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

08-03-2014, 01:16 PM	#3
nikwho Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 974	Re: Safari windows on AD truck? I guess that I'll have to just jump right into it. I can maker he window frames easily enough, as well as the hinges and latches. I guess what I really have to figure out first is the rubber seal. I'm thinking maybe granger.com? Anyone have ideas for places to buy "universal" rubber window seal material? The safari kits for buses are high dollar. There's gotta be a window seal that would fit that's designed to have glass seal against the outside of it, instead of in it. Off the top of my head I'm thinking about the old Cessna I use to fly. It's side windows hinged at the top and articulated out. Hmmm __________________ '59 Apache - 383" SBC/TH-350 '68 GMC - BBC/TH400

08-03-2014, 03:00 PM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Safari windows on AD truck? Do a google search with the term "y630p", that is a part number for aftermarket door weatherstripping. It will return a bunch of places that sell aftermarket rubber. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

08-03-2014, 04:34 PM	#5
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Safari windows on AD truck? MARTINSR power corner windows???? how cool that would be !!! now there is a project !!!!!

08-03-2014, 04:34 PM	#6
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Safari windows on AD truck? kwho that would be very cool and different also !

08-03-2014, 09:37 PM	#8
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Safari windows on AD truck? Pre 46 trucks and burbs have a single roll out shield that is very similar im shape to the a.d. but slightly narrower. Hinged in the roof pocket and roller under dash with wind crank protruding through top of dash. If i was doing it, i would modify a pre 46 frame to fit, get the rubber, cut the flat glass and weld in the hinges and the winder. __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

08-03-2014, 10:16 PM	#9
nikwho Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 974	Re: Safari windows on AD truck? Nice! Good call. Thank you! Thank you to everyone offering help! I'd love to see those power corner windows, too! __________________ '59 Apache - 383" SBC/TH-350 '68 GMC - BBC/TH400

08-04-2014, 12:39 AM	#10
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,735	Re: Safari windows on AD truck? Newfisher nailed it. Take a look at the setup on a 41/46 truck and se how it works. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

08-04-2014, 11:14 AM	#12
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Safari windows on AD truck? or this windshield frame __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer



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