the.goodhumorman Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 So, I am looking to do things on my Z that I have never heard of before. I was up late last night so I got to thinking and I got my next great idea. I want to weld the hatch shut, clean up the edges so everything is perfectly flat and then modify the glass so it will be frameless and open similar to a ford escape. Does anyone know of anyone that has done this? Anyone have a picture. I am not good at it at all so if anyone could photoshop it and post it, that would be awesome. I want the glass to be similar to the picture below Thanks ~The Good Humor Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jknc90 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 cool idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some-Guy Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Yea thats a pretty wicked idea I bet you could shave some weight doing that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.goodhumorman Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 So, any of you pro photoshoppers? Thanks ~The Good Humor Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CArFAn Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 to make it look real good you will need two pictures one with it close and one with it open and they have to be taken from the exact same spot. -advice to anyone that attempts it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.goodhumorman Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 I know this is going to be a great idea and it is going to be some really difficult work. Any other info that people can input, like how to bond glass to metal so nothing will show through, it would help immensely. Thanks ~The Good Humor Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CArFAn Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 here is my suck try at it. i smoothed the lines as u can see. if i can get the right pictures it will look better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Its already been done on a 240z. I will try to find the pic. Found it, pics in this thread: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=123140&highlight=fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.goodhumorman Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 Sparks, thanks for finding this. I know now that I am going to do this (of course, when I have the money) I think it is very nice looking and I dont need the functionality of the whole trunk area. Also, CarFan, Thank you for the photoshop. I couldnt do better if I worked at it for 6 months. Thanks ~The Good Humor Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsun350Z Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 It's an awesome idea, looks really nice to have that all smoothed out. One problem I see is that's a lot of glass to support that way. Keep that in mind when figuring out fasteners, hinges and latching for the glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbhsbZ Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 There's a video on youtube of a car at the MSA show...flat black cobra kit with the window trick done. It looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.goodhumorman Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 Datsun350Z: I have kept that in mind. But, if one gas strut can keep up the entire hatch then I am certain that one on each side should hold up well. lbhsbZ: What did you type in to find the video of the car? Can you post the link? Thanks ~The Good Humor Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Datsun350Z Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Sorry I wasn't more clear... I meant as far as the glass is concerned. I'd worry about it breaking (especially at any mounting points you decide to create) if not supported and mounted correctly. Stock style struts will hold it fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.goodhumorman Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 Thanks for the youtube link lbhsbZ. Also, Datsun350Z, Are you aware of any way to bond metal to glass, or would I have to drill through? Thanks ~The Good Humor Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckolander Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Does anyone have any idea how much it would cost to do something like that?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Zone Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 the video shows a lexan piece set into a custom fiberglass hatch replacement. How much? That all depends on who you hire to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zwannabe Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Thanks for the youtube link lbhsbZ. Also, Datsun350Z, Are you aware of any way to bond metal to glass, or would I have to drill through? Thanks ~The Good Humor Man That is a cool idea, but for what purpose? Use urethane to bond metal to glass. I watch it happen everyday. Although they're bonding the black strip around the outside of the glass to the urethane, I don't know if it makes a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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