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I wouldn't want to use fiberglass in the situation. These gullwing kits traditional come with gas struts, and that added pressure may crack the fiberglass unless it's pretty thick. Making this from aluminum is a better option, and it'll most likely be lighter than the glass.
I've always want to make these, and this thread is pointing me in that direction now. I hate threads like this.
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It's just a lot easier to form than aluminum freehand without a wheel. There may not be enough of a curve there to worry about though I suppose. It'll still take some bracing or a double layer of at least .040 to keep from bending, and depending on rockwell and the struts, that may not be enough. I'd forgo struts and go with a prop rod. Simpler to design and implement.
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09-12-2016, 08:28 PM
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I hope this comes to life. I'd love to see it and have some.
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09-13-2016, 08:08 AM
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I'd forgo struts and go with a prop rod. Simpler to design and implement.
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I'm with you on this. The struts are nice, but it's something that I would incorporate right away. We'll see where this goes. I know how much the wife loves new projects.
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09-24-2016, 02:05 AM
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I was thinking more for the rear side windows, but nice.
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Ahhh when I read the original post I thought this would turn into a post of ridiculous photo-shopped rigs
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08-02-2018, 03:56 PM
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Hey Guys,
Just wondering if anybody ever found/fabbed any of these, I have been hunting for awhile now and 2 years later nobody has them still. Thanks for your help. 
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08-03-2018, 01:55 AM
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I agree, this would be wonderful. Especially being able to use both sides of a molle panel.
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08-04-2018, 09:15 AM
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Ive got a little somsomethin I’m about to start working on.
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08-04-2018, 11:13 AM
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You're such a tease!! 
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08-04-2018, 06:08 PM
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I’ve got someone close that is going to be chopping up a Runner here soon.
I’ve got ideas, just need the spare window sections to be able to mock up.
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08-06-2018, 08:23 AM
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I popped my rear window out by mistake
It was a really hot day and I had a ton of stuff packed in the back. There was a 2x4 or something pushing against the front top corner and it just separated the adhesive. There are a couple of alignment pins but its just glued on there. Once a little bit had let go, the whole window could be popped out
I would guess if you imitated that scenario with some pressure and time that thing would separate easily.
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08-06-2018, 01:18 PM
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Much better idea!
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Have you bought this yet??? 😂
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