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Title: Windshield strength
Post by: explosivo on June 25, 2005, 11:13:35 PM

If one was to cut everything above the window sills off and leave the windshield (Bronco/Scout style), would the windshield be able to stand on it's own? A full internal cage would be made, for safety reasons.

Just thinking about an open-air rig :)

Title: Re: Windshield strength
Post by: jagular7 on June 26, 2005, 03:04:17 AM

I would think that it would 'flutter' some in the headwinds and cross winds. I suggest that you add attaching tabs to the top of the cage to the top of the windshield.

Only other problem, if you roll, the framing will MTL get damaged. Think exo? Exo also adds interior space as the bars are on the outside.

Title: Re: Windshield strength
Post by: explosivo on June 26, 2005, 04:50:49 AM

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I would think that it would 'flutter' some in the headwinds and cross winds. I suggest that you add attaching tabs to the top of the cage to the top of the windshield.

Only other problem, if you roll, the framing will MTL get damaged. Think exo? Exo also adds interior space as the bars are on the outside.

I have thought about an exo, but it requires a lot more material, and I like the looks of interior cages on open-top vehicles...

If I did roll, I can always cut the windshield and frame off one of my many parts trucks :P

Title: Re: Windshield strength
Post by: 1bigtracker on June 26, 2005, 10:52:21 AM

what about making it fold down? ;D

stu

Title: Re: Windshield strength
Post by: explosivo on June 26, 2005, 12:21:33 PM

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what about making it fold down? ;D

stu

That'd be an option if it was flat ;)