icesky Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Hey, I was wondering if there was a way around the glass situation on the 240 after you chopped it. After calling a few places for lexan with diamond coating, it came out to around 1000 after shipping, any way I can save some dough, maybe someone can point me to a place I can buy lexan sheet with uv protection, scratch residents for a good price?e glass situation on the 240 after youi chopped it. After calling a few places for lexan with diamond coating, it came out to around 1000 after shipping, any way I can save some dough, maybe someone can point me to a place I can buy lexan sheet with uv protection, scratch resistents for a good price? Thanks Again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metallicar Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 The hunt is on! Looking for a stock windscreen from another OEM to work for this application. Don't want to go Mad Max and use two flat windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boodlefoof Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 There is a product called "Speed Glass" which is a Lexan type of stuff. It is pretty affordable (about $250 would get you a big enough piece) and claims to be very scratch resistant. I'll probably end up going this route with my chopped top Z. I looked into having a custom glass windshield made, but that is really pricey! Edit: Here is their website. They also sell their product through Summit Racing. http://www.percyshp.com/speedglass_pages/speedglass_home.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icesky Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 boodlefoof, I was wondering after you cut and weld everthing, was it all even? My friend chopped his Z recently and it came out a little cockeyed. I was wondering do you recommend for me chopping my Z. Also what tools did you use on measuring and cutting? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icesky Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Sorry I meant in my previous post what tools and method do you recommend when I cut my car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boodlefoof Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 After chopping mine it came out even (within 1/16'' from side to side). With the method I used to chop the top, the only way it could really come out uneven is if you don't section the B-pillars/quarter panels evenly. If you cut these sections identically, the only way to line up the car is to pull back the roof evenly on both sides. I just used a tape measure and measured from the rearmost point on the car to the sectioned piece on the B-pillar. I then used masking tape to mark where to make the cuts. To actually make the cuts, I used an electric reciprocating saw. Then I cut the pie-shaped piece down the top of the quarter from the rear of the car to the window. The metal here is much thinner and the reciprocating saw probably would have chewed it up a bit, so I used a hand held jig saw. As you pull back the roof to meet up to the quarter, the roof should line up smoothly, but there will be some misalignment in the window channel and along the pie-shaped cut. You will have to weld in some patch panels at these areas. There is a full writeup on my website at http://www.geocities.com/boodlefoof/Project_Racer-Zroof2.html There are also some more pics and info on this site at http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=101672&highlight=chopped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 There is a product called "Speed Glass" which is a Lexan type of stuff. It is pretty affordable (about $250 would get you a big enough piece) and claims to be very scratch resistant. I'll probably end up going this route with my chopped top Z. I looked into having a custom glass windshield made' date=' but that is really pricey! Edit: Here is their website. They also sell their product through Summit Racing. http://www.percyshp.com/speedglass_pages/speedglass_home.html Judging by the charts on that website, a person could shave 80+ pounds by replacing both the fron and rear glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Judging by the charts on that website, a person could shave 80+ pounds by replacing both the fron and rear glass. And that would be very wrong. The OEM rear hatch glass weighs 15 lbs and the OEM front windshield with the rubber gasket in place weighs 30 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two40MuscleZ Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Icesky: Regarding the windshield, you might want to talk with Mike at PierreZ in Hawthorne, CA. He is the owner of the pristine Metallic British Racing Green Convertable that is always featured at the MSA Show. His windshield was shortened using a high pressure water jet cutter. It came out very clean, but, again was a bit pricy. He could also give you more insight into some of the other questions you may have regarding a convertable conversion. VAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Another way people have done the front windshield is to leave it uncut, but cut a slot in the cowl, and drop it into that area. Make a troft with drain holes for water build up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icesky Posted September 14, 2006 Author Share Posted September 14, 2006 Hey, thanks for the options everyone, but since I am kinda a cheap ass I am going with speed glass. Also I did check the prices for custom glass, and it did cost a big pretty penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennysgreen280zt Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 There is a full writeup on my website at http://www.geocities.com/boodlefoof/Project_Racer-Zroof2.html There are also some more pics and info on this site at http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=101672&highlight=chopped I hadnt looked through your page since the chop top pics, that flare kit looks rad, good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boodlefoof Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Thanks Kenny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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