Lexan Windows

[nothingelsematters]

I have a 67 Coronet drag car that needs windows. I used to use plexiglass that I bolted in but it was pretty shady and I doubt would pass tech at an NHRA track. The doors have been gutted so going back to glass is not really an option. I've been unable to find anyone that makes 67 B-Body kits so hoping someone here has a lead for me.

Currently, I have an enclosed car trailer without the side door so the only way in and out of the car was through the window. I'm thinking of selling it and getting an open trailer since I am only 30ish miles from a track now so permanent windows would be a fine option.

Something like this is what I had in mind.

 

[AndersonTommy]

Did you check Proglass?

 

[Cranky]

I have a 67 Coronet drag car that needs windows. I used to use plexiglass that I bolted in but it was pretty shady and I doubt would pass tech at an NHRA track. The doors have been gutted so going back to glass is not really an option. I've been unable to find anyone that makes 67 B-Body kits so hoping someone here has a lead for me.

Currently, I have an enclosed car trailer without the side door so the only way in and out of the car was through the window. I'm thinking of selling it and getting an open trailer since I am only 30ish miles from a track now so permanent windows would be a fine option.

Something like this is what I had in mind.

The only thing I don't like about my enclosed trailer is that it's so freaking heavy! I do like it other than that. Do you have a winch in it? Generally, if I'm going to drive in, I'll place the car more to the right and that gives me more room to bail out of the window but 99% of the time, I winch it in. One big downside to the enclosed trailers is if the car ends up with a flat tire on the right side when parking close to the wall. Gotta weigh the positives to the negatives. The box trailer also offers a good place to protect your car from when a thunder/rain storm blows in.

 

[dvw]

I cut mine from 1/8" Lexan. Vent windows are 1/4". Sand the edges while the protective paper is still affixed. This will prevent scratches. Makes the edges look factory. My doors are gutted. But the channel is still there to hold the window. Backlight window is in the stock rubber seal.
Doug

 

[nothingelsematters]

Did you check Proglass?

I gave them a call this morning. They do make the windows for my car so they are an option. But at almost $900 for just the side windows an expensive one! That is just the lexan also and not mounting hardware. I'm going to keep looking and see what else I can find.

 

[AndersonTommy]

I gave them a call this morning. They do make the windows for my car so they are an option. But at almost $900 for just the side windows an expensive one! That is just the lexan also and not mounting hardware. I'm going to keep looking and see what else I can find.

Double check. I believe that with the front glass too.
I might be wrong but I was quoted the same price as a kit with the front glass

 

[nothingelsematters]

I cut mine from 1/8" Lexan. Vent windows are 1/4". Sand the edges while the protective paper is still affixed. This will prevent scratches. Makes the edges look factory. My doors are gutted. But the channel is still there to hold the window. Backlight window is in the stock rubber seal.
DougView attachment 892222 View attachment 892223

Very nice and clean looking! At the bottom of the window is that just a piece of aluminium stock? The front a piece of window channel? I just built a new garage and got my lift installed but no welder yet or any other fabrication tools so doing it on my own may be a bit of a challenge without investing in some new tools.

 

[dvw]

The bottom is .060" 1/2"× 1/2" aluminum to stiffen it front to back. The roller on the vent assy is a modified closet door roller from Home Depot. Window strap is from a plastic battery box. The inner handle is bolted to 3/4" x 3/4" 1/8" aluminum. All hardware holding it together is #6 machine screws and nylock nuts. Lexan was cut out with a 20 year old Craftsman jig saw. All done with hand tools. Except where I stiffened up the inner handle mount. Welded a 3/8" piece of steel fuel line tubing between the vent frame and handle mounting plate.
Doug

 

[gooser]

I was looking at the fiberglass for the 68-69 roadrunner and this looks like the same stuff from u s body source in fla. did they go under