bob
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| posted on 5/1/06 at 08:31 PM |
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Doors/sidescreens
Doors/sidecreen material ?
One of my projects this year among the many is doors/sidescreens,i've found some nice strips of steel for the framework and i'll probably
use hooding material for the main of the door.
I'm having trouble finding windows or material for,i'm after the flexible material as used on rear windows.
Woolies sell stuff i could use but its at a price and as usual i'm trying to keep that in locost fashion,so any ideas out there ?
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donut
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| posted on 5/1/06 at 08:39 PM |
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Have you tried boat chandlers or the people who make the hoods for boats?
[Edited on 5/1/06 by donut]
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
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bob
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| posted on 5/1/06 at 08:43 PM |
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After owning a couple of boats in the late 80's early 90's i would hazard a guess that boat chandlers would be more expensive than
woolies,i'll keep it in mind though as i ave a big choice in my area.
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zetec
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| posted on 5/1/06 at 09:21 PM |
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How about thin polycarbonate? More durable and as clear as glass. I got a half sheet (4'x4' of 4mm for £30 so thin stuff might be even
less.
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Danozeman
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| posted on 5/1/06 at 10:03 PM |
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Find a nice convertible and take a knife to the rear screen!!!
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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Genesis
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| posted on 6/1/06 at 01:40 AM |
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I usually see clear poly... wrapped around the drive shafts/diif's of vans and trucks... how cheap do you want it? 
Going fishin'
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bob
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| posted on 6/1/06 at 09:01 AM |
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Looks like there are a few sellers on ebay selling polycarbonate/lexan at a reasonable price,i think it will score with a scribe and snap to size
which is handy.
I will keep looking for some flexible stuff though
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Humbug
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| posted on 9/1/06 at 08:07 AM |
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... just noticed these on eBay, Bob (ntdwm):
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PR-WESTFIELD-SIDESCREENS-VGC_W0QQitemZ4602256426QQcategoryZ100921QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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bob
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| posted on 9/1/06 at 09:19 AM |
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Doors are too short for me i'm afriad,but the seler has some good parts for sale as it looks like they are going bike eng and no screen and
roof.
could grab some bargains there
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Deckman001
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| posted on 9/1/06 at 09:42 AM |
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It's Yukspeed rally spares, I've had quite a few bits off him, Very good service
Jason
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andyps
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| posted on 9/1/06 at 12:43 PM |
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I bought some of the clear stuff as used in car hoods from a camping shop - same material is used for windows in tents.
Andy
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less
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bob
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| posted on 9/1/06 at 01:32 PM |
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Andy your a star i should have thought of that being a family camping nut.
cheers
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Schrodinger
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| posted on 10/1/06 at 12:33 PM |
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Bob
I have the remains of a roll of the stuff from when I made my own soft top. How much do you need?
I made solid doors for my car with "bulges" for my elbows.
have a look in my photos.
Keith
Suffolk
[Edited on 10/1/06 by Schrodinger]
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chrisg
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| posted on 10/1/06 at 06:37 PM |
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Oh Bob, sorry mate I forgot to send you tht stuff.
Mind like a sieve!
I'll sort it tomorrow.
Cheers
Chris
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