Anyone here make rear windows removable?

[beyonder]

Why wouldn't you just hunt down a set of mounting brackets from a vehicle like a sprint,firefly,etc? Or even better a set from a dodge grand caravan they were powered...

 

[BlackBII]

Have you ever tried drilling a hole in tempered glass?

 

[beyonder]

Yes I have

However....take it to a shop and have them do it...or have them make a new one based on the old glass. They do this all the time for other vehicles...

 

[greasemonkey6886]

As far as an adhesive to attach hinges and latches with goes I would suggest a tape that we use at work. it is called "VHB" and is made by 3M. It's double sided and the bond is unbelieveable. I work in the transportation industry as a mechanic and use this stuff to bond roof patches on semi-trailers.It has also been used by the OEM's of smaller trailers like enclosed car trailers to attach the side sheets together thus providing a strong bond without rivets. This gives them a smooth look without the possibility of leaks through the rivet holes. It does not let go without an extreme amount of persuation if done correctly.It also creates a water-tight seal if needed for that type of application. Just follow the instructions on installation and it won't let you down. Here is a link to their site: http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/VHB/Tapes/

 

[Mmesser997]

If you find anyone that is making the side window latches, please let me know. From the pictures, it seems like they could be reproduced..

 

[Mmesser997]

I have thought long and hard on this one....

Using some Drawn over center Latches would be the easiest way to do it. Two outside on top, two inside on the bottom. Rather than drilling through the glass, using something the adhere the latch to the glass would work just as well.

http://www.southco.com/class/e8-adjustable-style-draw-latches-7423.html?ctid=

http://www.southco.com/product/class.aspx?cid=7417

Do you have any plans that show how the latches hold the side windows in place?

 

[Mmesser997]

I'm the proud owner of a new (to me) 1985 Bronco II, 2.8L and reading these posts and visiting the modifications page has me thinking of what I can do to her.

I've seen the posts about the chopped tops, but the thought of doing that and risking the water leakage, as well as what would happen if the soft top tore and couldn't be replaced is giving me doubts.

There was a post recently about a possible stock option for removable windows, but it never rolled off of the factory floor. Sealing two windows seems much easier than sealing an entire cargo area. Not to mention, if one were to break I could swap it out much easier.

So has anyone here done this with aftermarket parts?

Any luck finding the latches or even some drawings of them?

 

[55trucker]

You've referenced an 11 year old fossilized thread......lol

 

[BlackBII]

Do you have any plans that show how the latches hold the side windows in place?

Damn. I don't even have a Bronco II anymore.

Have you seen this page? There's some pics and a video of a real one

Found - 1984 Ford Bronco II With Opening Side Windows - Bronco Corral

This 1984 Ford Bronco II is a rare find with it's opening and removable side windows. This was thought to not have made it to production.

www.broncocorral.com