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rear window for ute conversion
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2010 8:57 pm
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.
Cheers in advance.
Re: rear window for ute conversion
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:14 pm
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.
Re: rear window for ute conversion
Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 7:01 am
by Wozza244
Your research has the best answer. Hilux windows are cheap and do the job perfectly mate.
Re: rear window for ute conversion
Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:38 am
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.
cheers again
Re: rear window for ute conversion
Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 7:08 am
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
cheers errold
Re: rear window for ute conversion
Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 6:27 pm
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
When the window is closer to you, you dont need a big window.
Grant
Re: rear window for ute conversion
Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 7:28 pm
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.
Re: rear window for ute conversion
Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 8:34 pm
by Ice
i think id use a 75 window if i was doing it, got a couple here which always helps motivate that
Re: rear window for ute conversion
Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:20 pm
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.
Re: rear window for ute conversion
Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 9:02 am
by 98lux
Re: rear window for ute conversion
Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:45 pm
by simkell
98lux wrote:Here is mine, Hilux window.
nice, thanks for that, what window did you use may i ask?
cheers
Re: rear window for ute conversion
Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:58 pm
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
ok enough shits and giggles
Re: rear window for ute conversion
Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 10:01 pm
by A.J.
Same here, Hilux rear window on my GU dual cab:
Re: rear window for ute conversion
Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 8:48 pm
by crankycruiser
I just got a custom one cut for mine. mustnt cost much cos a mate did it for me for free