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Post by scuba steve 22 »

does anyone know the legal situation about replacing the rear tailgate glass with perspex?

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Post by chikoroll_ »

the glass is structural, it would be illegal
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Post by [gubeaut] »

chikoroll_ wrote:the glass is structural, it would be illegal
definately is ilegal to have perspex i had to replace mine with glass for safety cert to sell mine even though i bought it through a dealer like that
but thats another story
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Post by RUFF »

chikoroll_ wrote:the glass is structural, it would be illegal
Its not Structural on all cars. But yes its still illegal.
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Post by Slunnie »

I wouldn't run perspex anyway because of the way it breaks. If going plastic it may be worth looking at polycarbonate.
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Post by 80's_delirious »

lexan is used for drag racing because it doesnt shatter, dont think lexan is legal for street cars either
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Post by j-top paj »

anyone know where to get cheap perspex? or something similar?
i need to replace the windscreen on my boat..
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Post by scuba steve 22 »

no worries thanks for all your help
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Post by Vineboy »

j-top paj wrote:anyone know where to get cheap perspex? or something similar?
i need to replace the windscreen on my boat..
sorry for the hijack
I was in Bunnings in Orange the other day and I'm sure I saw some there.
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Post by jessie928 »

j-top paj wrote:anyone know where to get cheap perspex? or something similar?
i need to replace the windscreen on my boat..
sorry for the hijack
there is a perspex place a few doors up from anaconda ;) on parramatta rd.
its next to the toyota dealer.

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Post by j-top paj »

il try bunnings first as its closer.. didnt even think bunnings would have it
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