rear glass delete kit?
08-14-2007, 08:28 PM
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I gave the hatch to a guy I know who works in an airplane fab shop before I busted the glass out 
I just had to trim it. I'm not sure if its actual mar-guard (I may be mis-using the phrase) but its pretty tough compared to the stuff I had on my last car with lexan windows, the guy who made it mentioned mar-guard I never heard of it prior to that.
I just had to trim it. I'm not sure if its actual mar-guard (I may be mis-using the phrase) but its pretty tough compared to the stuff I had on my last car with lexan windows, the guy who made it mentioned mar-guard I never heard of it prior to that. 
08-14-2007, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by kp
I gave the hatch to a guy I know who works in an airplane fab shop before I busted the glass out I just had to trim it. I'm not sure if its actual mar-guard (I may be mis-using the phrase) but its pretty tough compared to the stuff I had on my last car with lexan windows, the guy who made it mentioned mar-guard I never heard of it prior to that.
I just had to trim it. I'm not sure if its actual mar-guard (I may be mis-using the phrase) but its pretty tough compared to the stuff I had on my last car with lexan windows, the guy who made it mentioned mar-guard I never heard of it prior to that. Post up some pictures when you get yours on the car for us.
08-14-2007, 09:06 PM
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When its done I'll post pics, not to until it cools off though
I have made misc side windows out of lexan with a heat gun and the stock glass but I didnt want to blow a sheet of 3/16 if I screwed it up. I cracked the back glass trying to get it out and he volunteered to take the glass out (my method was going to be a BFH) and make the window when I was on my ultra-lightning bine last winter. Unfortunately all the stuff I planned to do I didnt get done and its heavier then when I started
I have made misc side windows out of lexan with a heat gun and the stock glass but I didnt want to blow a sheet of 3/16 if I screwed it up. I cracked the back glass trying to get it out and he volunteered to take the glass out (my method was going to be a BFH) and make the window when I was on my ultra-lightning bine last winter. Unfortunately all the stuff I planned to do I didnt get done and its heavier then when I started
08-14-2007, 10:04 PM
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percy's speedglass is pre-formed and coated with a hard coating, so it has awesome optics. it is so clear it looks like you can stick you hand thru it (exaggerated) they make speedglass for airplanes so you know it is good.
08-15-2007, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by daniel6718
so thers no way to get the back to work. im assuming the samw with the front?
but kp you said you did get sides to work before? i was wondering if i could get them to work with stock regulators/motors and rivits? (think thats what holds them in)
but kp you said you did get sides to work before? i was wondering if i could get them to work with stock regulators/motors and rivits? (think thats what holds them in)
Different car I made the side windows for, third gen but they didnt roll up and down.
Lexan wont work too well with the regulators these have, not much weight to be saved either. But if you gut the doors and regulators and do stationary lexan windows with a frame you can save a bunch
08-15-2007, 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by heavy6.0
Ive got the percy's rear window in my car. And t made a noticable difference in the handling and launching of the car. It saved about 50lbs over the stock window. it is legal for the rear window. It did require some trimming but it was very easy to do. I cut it with a jig saw and it took like 5 min once I had it traced out. It is way better than lexan by the way since you dont have to worry about it scratching, they claim you can rub steel wool on it and not hurt it! Not to mention it looks trick!! 
08-15-2007, 03:00 AM
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yes you can but i think it needs to be screwed to be safe...wondering if thers any wayt to make brackets to attach on the inside? or somehow cover up the screws with some paint...id like to lose the 50 pounds out back mayeb the front one and sides if i could get it to still look stock....id like to make the side windows roll up/down and tint with them!
08-16-2007, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
How much is the Percy stuff? OH Boys had the hatch on their 97 Firebird done.
Well according to there website, the rear is anywhere from 325 to 520 depending on the thickness.
08-16-2007, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
How much is the Percy stuff? OH Boys had the hatch on their 97 Firebird done.
08-16-2007, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ls1408cp
I seen $390 on their website for 1/8inch thick rear window. I was hoping to find it cheaper somewhere
Just remember, you get what you pay for. You can probably get regular lexan for cheaper, but it wont have a good coating on it like the speedglass.
08-17-2007, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ls1408cp
true, can you buy the percys speed glass tinted?
08-18-2007, 01:06 AM
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Did you happen to ask them about the screws vs. glueing it in? I would love to save some weight but i'm not going to screw the rear replacement window in for cosmetic reason.
08-18-2007, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 69vette
Did you happen to ask them about the screws vs. glueing it in? I would love to save some weight but i'm not going to screw the rear replacement window in for cosmetic reason.
08-18-2007, 12:35 PM
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Application Factory Glass Weight SPEEDGLASS Weight Weight Savings
79-93 Mustang 71 lbs.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,28 lbs..........................43 lbs
82-92 Camaro 108 lbs.......................31 lbs..........................77 lbs
93-01 Camaro 96 lbs.........................32 lbs........................64 lbs
WEIGHT COMPARISON
The most valuable advantage of SPEEDGLASS for racers is the tremendous weight savings, not to mention being
shatterproof and extremely scratch resistant.
Following is an actual weight savings comparison for some popular race applications. Weight savings can vary
depending on thicknesses of SPEEDGLASS
windows used. The following comparisons are factory glass vs. a full set of 1/8" SPEEDGLASS windows, common for
most race applications.SPEEDGLASS is the best weight savings per dollar spent for any steel-bodied race car. Please contact Percy's
High Performance, Inc. or your closest dealer for ordering information!
Application Factory Glass Weight SPEEDGLASS Weight Weight Savings
79-93 Mustang 71 lbs.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,28 lbs..........................43 lbs
82-92 Camaro 108 lbs.......................31 lbs..........................77 lbs
93-01 Camaro 96 lbs.........................32 lbs........................64 lbs