Source for Lexan?

WrenchMonkey · 04-14-2010, 12:39 AM

How big a piece you need? I might be able to scrounge some scrap...

Robert

yellowjacket · 04-14-2010, 07:43 AM

tri state plastics is a lot cheaper than ams, but be a longer drive if you just need a peice or 2 may not be worth it. its by where johnnys toys used to be in latonia ky.

Hope Springs Hauler · 04-14-2010, 08:21 AM

60" x 48" would probably be on the large side but give me room to radius corners and rout(sp?) the edges. I'm aiming to make a back glass like this.

WrenchMonkey · 04-14-2010, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Hope Springs Hauler

60" x 48" would probably be on the large side but give me room to radius corners and rout(sp?) the edges. I'm aiming to make a back glass like this.

Oh, sorry. That's not a scrap, that's most of a sheet...

But I cut both my XJ doors from a piece not much bigger than that, I don't think my back window is much bigger than 18x42...

:confused:

Robert

94Dodge Truggy · 04-14-2010, 11:39 AM

You do not want to have original glass in it? Anything else scratches easily in time. Take a cardboard template to franks glass (next to fairfield bowling lanes) and get a quote on some automotive glass. They are reasonable sometimes.

Hope Springs Hauler · 04-14-2010, 12:46 PM

Yeah, Robert it is going to be pretty big. I havent put a tape on it yet, but it is a good size. I rounded up on the guestamated size so that I could have room to work with.

Truggy, The CJ7 top is supposed to have a frame. I am afraid that even tempered glass would crack. If I bought the Liftgate piece, I could use the glass that I already have. OMIX-Ada and JC whitney are pretty proud of that fiberglass reproduction piece as it is priced between $280 and $450 plus gaskets, seals, etc.

I have it in my head that I want to make this removeable so that it could stow between the roll bar and the hardtop. That way I could drive around like I do now. Drop the windows, stow the rear and take off.

jfiscus · 04-14-2010, 01:27 PM

Curbell Plastics, Zach Boehm, 513-742-9898
Piedmont Plastics, 733-9200
We use them for plastics (whoever has a cheaper price ;) )

94Dodge Truggy · 04-14-2010, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jfiscus

Curbell Plastics, Zach Boehm, 513-742-9898
Piedmont Plastics, 733-9200
We use them for plastics (whoever has a cheaper price ;) )

I will 2nd piedmont plastic!

04-14-2010, 12:39 AM	#1
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	How big a piece you need? I might be able to scrounge some scrap... Robert __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

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94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	You do not want to have original glass in it? Anything else scratches easily in time. Take a cardboard template to franks glass (next to fairfield bowling lanes) and get a quote on some automotive glass. They are reasonable sometimes. __________________

04-14-2010, 12:46 PM	#6
Hope Springs Hauler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 431 Images: 16	Yeah, Robert it is going to be pretty big. I havent put a tape on it yet, but it is a good size. I rounded up on the guestamated size so that I could have room to work with. Truggy, The CJ7 top is supposed to have a frame. I am afraid that even tempered glass would crack. If I bought the Liftgate piece, I could use the glass that I already have. OMIX-Ada and JC whitney are pretty proud of that fiberglass reproduction piece as it is priced between $280 and $450 plus gaskets, seals, etc. I have it in my head that I want to make this removeable so that it could stow between the roll bar and the hardtop. That way I could drive around like I do now. Drop the windows, stow the rear and take off. __________________ 1988 Suzuki Samurai on propane FJ 40 axles (4.10) 5.14 tcase 36" TSL SX

04-14-2010, 07:43 AM	#2
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	tri state plastics is a lot cheaper than ams, but be a longer drive if you just need a peice or 2 may not be worth it. its by where johnnys toys used to be in latonia ky.

04-14-2010, 01:27 PM	#7
jfiscus Terrain Stomper Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 633	Curbell Plastics, Zach Boehm, 513-742-9898 Piedmont Plastics, 733-9200 We use them for plastics (whoever has a cheaper price ;) )