Converting rear side windows to solid window with hinge and lock.

[AB]

Has anyone converted the rear side windows on the GQ to a solid window but with a hinge and lock system like a canopie style on each side?

There's a little bit of rust on the inside of the window and the previous owner has siliconed the window shut.

The MQ/MK windows are solid and fit straight in too don't they?

[MQ MAD]

MQ/MK solids rear windows will fit the GQ
Buy solid window but hinged,what about a perspex window with a piano type hinge

[AB]

MQ/MK solids rear windows will fit the GQ
Buy solid window but hinged,what about a perspex window with a piano type hinge

Thats a good idea, I can get it routed at a friends place too, might be a slight security problem with perspex?

There is a bit of rust just under the inside trim so I'll take it apart soon to find out how damaged it is.

If It's structual then I might have to cut and weld a new piece along too....

Arggh, good old GQ windows...lol

[YNOT]

Perspex (acrylic) is brittle, polycarbonate might be a better option.

Tony

[Clunk]

Here's a spot of info I found for both types ........ may or may not help with the decision making.

Key characteristics, Polycarbonate compared to Acrylic:

◦Impact/chip resistance is much higher with Polycarbonate. (about 30 times more resistant than glass)
◦More likely to scratch.
◦Substantially more expensive. (roughly 2 to 3 times)
◦Used for more industry applications
◦Bulletproof when thick enough.
◦More bendable under normal temeratures (0-20°C)
◦Yellows over time due to ultraviolet rays
◦Easier to work with (cut, less likely to break)
◦Poorer clarity, diffuses light, can lighten (could be positive).



Key characteristics, Acrylic compared to Polycarbonate:

◦More likely to chip, less impact resistance then Polycarbonate. (still 10-24 times more resistant than float glass)
◦Less likely to scratch.
◦Does NOT yellow after time.
◦Better clarity. Acrylic can be restored to optical clarity by polishing.

[Dhuck]

Just my view as a plastics tech. I would look at the acrylic as the polycarb scratches very easily.

Just so I don't upset a couple of people I was a suspension/tyre tech half my working life and a plastics tech the other half.

[patch697]

Just my view as a plastics tech. I would look at the acrylic as the polycarb scratches very easily.

Just so I don't upset a couple of people I was a suspension/tyre tech half my working life and a plastics tech the other half.

Mate that sort of experience will come in handy on here for sure so feel free to give advice if you can cos thats what its all about.

[Dhuck]

Mate that sort of experience will come in handy on here for sure so feel free to give advice if you can cos thats what its all about.

Mate now an IT tech for Education Qld due to a sh!t shoulder that won't allow me to do the other. Much more prefer the auto and plastics though.

[patch697]

Mate now an IT tech for Education Qld due to a sh!t shoulder that won't allow me to do the other. Much more prefer the auto and plastics though.

Mate what a wealth of knowledge you got going on.......Top stuff

[Silver]

is the rust in the sliders in the usual spot, ie the window frame, or the body. I'm not super mechanical and have never replaced a window or screen before but replacing the rubbers/frames with the existing glass was fairly easy