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rear window for ute conversion

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rear window for ute conversion

Post by simkell »

Any ideas for a new window for a ute conversion? I have done a search and it seems a hilux rear window is a possibility.
The window is for a chopped 80 and wouldn't mind it to be as big as the old rear window.

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Re: rear window for ute conversion

Post by krusty182 »

Would it need to be as big as the old rear window? The closer it is to the driver, the smaller it can be to still see the same amount in the rear view mirror.
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Re: rear window for ute conversion

Post by Wozza244 »

Your research has the best answer. Hilux windows are cheap and do the job perfectly mate.
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Re: rear window for ute conversion

Post by simkell »

cheers I thought hilux would be the way to go.

Does anyone have a close up photo of the rear window surround where they have cut the hole for the window.
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Re: rear window for ute conversion

Post by rockslider »

hi i chopped a gq and my windscreen guy just came out coppied the window onto cardboard and came back the next day with a window and it cost $100, cant go wrong
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Re: rear window for ute conversion

Post by RV80 »

When i chopped my 80 i got a window for a carton of beer. It was the front window out of a flexiglass challenge fibreglass canopy. And big windows on chopped wagons look crap :finger: When the window is closer to you, you dont need a big window.

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Re: rear window for ute conversion

Post by BrettInUte »

I know its not brand loyal -- but

I put a 75 series ute rear window in the back of my GU dual cab cut.

Worked nicely (and I got it for the right price !)

You can put a 80 series rear window in. Fits nice width wise - but you need to curve your rear wall.

Ford F series windows are also another option.
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Post by Ice »

i think id use a 75 window if i was doing it, got a couple here which always helps motivate that :)
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Re: rear window for ute conversion

Post by simkell »

BrettInUte wrote:I know its not brand loyal -- but

I put a 75 series ute rear window in the back of my GU dual cab cut.

Worked nicely (and I got it for the right price !)

You can put a 80 series rear window in. Fits nice width wise - but you need to curve your rear wall.

Ford F series windows are also another option.

hey if possible could you post a pic of it for me. Even better would be before the glass was put in.

cheers again for the input everyone.
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Re: rear window for ute conversion

Post by 98lux »

Here is mine, Hilux window.

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Re: rear window for ute conversion

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98lux wrote:Here is mine, Hilux window.

nice, thanks for that, what window did you use may i ask?

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Re: rear window for ute conversion

Post by Ice »

simkell wrote:
98lux wrote:Here is mine, Hilux window.

nice, thanks for that, what window did you use may i ask?

cheers

im guessing a rear one :) :D :D ok enough shits and giggles :popcorn:
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Re: rear window for ute conversion

Post by A.J. »

Same here, Hilux rear window on my GU dual cab:
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Re: rear window for ute conversion

Post by crankycruiser »

I just got a custom one cut for mine. mustnt cost much cos a mate did it for me for free

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