Posted By: Rich970
lexan - 10/23/11 12:43 PM
how much weight could be saved by putting lexan for the rear glass in a 69 dart? Thanks Rich
lexan
Posted By: Super Scamp
Re: lexan - 10/23/11 01:31 PM
Quote:
how much weight could be saved by putting lexan for the rear glass in a 69 dart? Thanks Rich
Rich.
28.765 lbs saved on rear glass alone
Posted By: AAR-B4
Re: lexan - 10/23/11 02:37 PM
Question:
If you were to add weight to your car where would it be the most benefit?
Answer:
Above the rear wheels as high as possible. (rear window)
Just my
If you were to add weight to your car where would it be the most benefit?
Answer:
Above the rear wheels as high as possible. (rear window)
Just my
Posted By: deaks
Re: lexan - 10/23/11 03:04 PM
All fine and good but there's only so many places you can take it from the front.
I am thinking of putting lexan in the back and maybe a lightweight battery and glass trunk lid.
Mick
I am thinking of putting lexan in the back and maybe a lightweight battery and glass trunk lid.
Mick
Posted By: AAR-B4
Re: lexan - 10/23/11 03:17 PM
Just saying, consider the cost and effort. Building horsepower might be the better option.
Posted By: Rich970
Re: lexan - 10/23/11 04:10 PM
ok so whats the cost ? how hard are they to install ?
Posted By: Rich970
Re: lexan - 10/23/11 04:49 PM
Quote:i thought loosing weight was the cheapest was to go guicker ? .010 per 100 lbs
Just saying, consider the cost and effort. Building horsepower might be the better option.
Posted By: deaks
Re: lexan - 10/23/11 04:52 PM
And it's easier on the drivetrain.
This is a mod i'm looking to do, so i'll give it a bump.
Mick
This is a mod i'm looking to do, so i'll give it a bump.
Mick
Posted By: dvw
Re: lexan - 10/23/11 05:06 PM
Quote:
ok so whats the cost ? how hard are they to install ?
I use the factory glass as a template. Buy a 4'x8' sheet and cut them out with a saber saw. Install just like the factory windows. You can make the rear side windows and fix them in position. Get rid of the regulators,more weight.
Doug
Posted By: bumps440
Re: lexan - 10/23/11 05:09 PM
Lighter is better. like you said a tenth for every 100 lbs at that HP level.
and besides HP cost more money.
and besides HP cost more money.
Posted By: tboomer
Re: lexan - 10/23/11 05:10 PM
Mick...What does your car weigh now? Sorry for the hi-jack.. 
Posted By: AAR-B4
Re: lexan - 10/23/11 05:31 PM
Quote:Quote:i thought loosing weight was the cheapest was to go guicker ? .010 per 100 lbs
Just saying, consider the cost and effort. Building horsepower might be the better option.
Just offering a suggestion, do what you want.
I reinstalled the glass on my Cuda because the lexan install job was bad and it was scratched. Didn't lose any et.
Posted By: Rich970
Re: lexan - 10/23/11 06:59 PM
how hard is the rear glass to install ? flat or formed lexan ?
Posted By: Stanton
Re: lexan - 10/23/11 07:22 PM
If I'm not mistaken, there are some pretty good cuves in that rear glass. That will be really tough to duplicate with lexan. Anything thicker than 1/8" likely won't take the bend cold and if you heat it enough to shape it will develop air bubbles in it and look like hell. 1/8" is probably too thin and will blow out.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY
Re: lexan - 10/23/11 07:40 PM
Quote:
If I'm not mistaken, there are some pretty good cuves in that rear glass. That will be really tough to duplicate with lexan. Anything thicker than 1/8" likely won't take the bend cold and if you heat it enough to shape it will develop air bubbles in it and look like hell. 1/8" is probably too thin and will blow out.
I've bent 1/4" with no issues what so ever... if you
get air bubbles you are heating it WAY TO FAST... I
have watched the guys in the plastic shop at work
heat 4'X 8' sheets up to 1/2" and turned out perfect
Posted By: Mopar-Al
Re: lexan - 10/23/11 09:07 PM
I have it in my 68, all but vent windows and front window. It used to be lexan front, but got scratched up. 1/8 inch is easy to work with.
Posted By: deaks
Re: lexan - 10/23/11 09:54 PM
I see you've used the original rubber, did you heat it to make it fit.
Ted
I reckon my car is around 3000# + my 175.
Mick
Ted
I reckon my car is around 3000# + my 175.
Mick
Posted By: Rich970
Re: lexan - 10/23/11 10:37 PM
VERY NICE CAR ! did you have to get a new gasket ? could it be flush mounted ? did you make or buy it pre-cut? i have lexan everywhere except the rear. thanks for the pictures. that engine looks to be set back prety good.
Posted By: Mopar-Al
Re: lexan - 10/24/11 12:39 AM
Only the front glass has a rubber gasket. The rest of the lexan was trimed to fit the channel the sealed in . The chrome is screwed down. This is a tube chassis car. Weighs a little over 2600 with me in it. Or I should say it was weighed with a 185 lb driver at gateway track 2 yrs ago and it was 2625. I'm 50 lbs heavier 
Posted By: Rich970
Re: lexan - 10/24/11 01:10 AM
thanks for the help everyone .