[V8Vairs] test - Lexan Back Glass

[Rick Norris]

I'm not sure what thickness he used.
Rick
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lonnie M. Campbell" <lmharley at truvista.net>
To: "'discussion of non-stock engines in Corvairs'" <v8vairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 1:51 PM
Subject: Re: [V8Vairs] test - Lexan Back Glass


> Re the Chuck Rust rear window, it appears that the material he used is 
> quite
> flexible, which is seen by the bend in the window at the prop rod as he
> reaches into the engine bay.  Any idea as to the thickness?  In order to
> keep up the stock appearance I would want to incorporate the window trim
> which would add stiffness but nevertheless.....
> Lonnie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: v8vairs-bounces at corvair.org [mailto:v8vairs-bounces at corvair.org] On
> Behalf Of Rick Norris
> Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 8:33 AM
> To: discussion of non-stock engines in Corvairs
> Subject: Re: [V8Vairs] test - Lexan Back Glass
>
>
> Check out Chuck Rust's V8 Vair. Hinged Lexan back glass.
> http://www.v8vairs.com/images/RustChuck/chuckrust.htm
>
> Rick Norris
> #36 Sunoco Corvair
> www.corvairalley.com
>
>> Lonnie:
>>
>> Thanksf for the update!
>>
>> One of my Crown cars had a plexiglass divider from the ceiling down to 
>> the
>> top of the interior/engine divider.  LOTS of heat came my way, so I am
>> thinking of a plexiglass flat cover.
>>
>> I am going to use some heat barrier material on the interior/engine
>> divider.
>> I also had the headers Jet Hot coated to try and reduce the  temperature
>> in
>> the engine compartment.  There are 2 fans back there too,  directed to
>> push
>> air out by the headers.  I haven't fired the engine since  getting the
>> headers
>> coated.
>>
>> I am thinking that Mikie used the Clarks V8 front springs, (with 1 coil
>> cut????), and I am not really sure which rear springs he used.  I have
>> stock rear
>> springs on one of my cars, but I am about to replace them with  factory
>> original HD springs.
>>
>> I would love to see a hinged lexan rear window!!
>>
>> Gary
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