Off season remodel and prep

[Reddragon]

What windshield fits in your window frame? I'm assuming you built the frame built to fit a specific one. I just picked up a 2006 Desert Dynamics Sand Works (as far as I can tell) and the wife wants a windshield put in it. I'll put a flat one in if I have to, but I like the curved ones better. Also, what thickness is your window frame material?

Thanks

 

[ranman5608]

What windshield fits in your window frame? I'm assuming you built the frame built to fit a specific one. I just picked up a 2006 Desert Dynamics Sand Works (as far as I can tell) and the wife wants a windshield put in it. I'll put a flat one in if I have to, but I like the curved ones better. Also, what thickness is your window frame material?

Thanks

The glass most commonly used is a fw471 from an old Toyota pickup or for runner then cut to size. The frame is made with 16g 6061 aluminum.

Flat is the quick and painless way to go for sure.

You could do a flat windshield in your car for $300-$600 including glass if you’re willing to cut it your self.

A curved windshield is far more tricky to cut and will run anywhere from 800-1500 bucks depending on complexity for the frame plus coating and the glass will be an additional 3-500

This seems to be the standard from all the quotes and info I have gathered

 

[Reddragon]

Thanks for the info! I will make the window frame myself. Then see who can cut and install the glass. If it gets too difficult I will just make a flat one and try to do it all myself. I have a bunch of stuff to do to the car before it is dune ready. Hopefully it’ll be ready for next season!

 

[ranman5608]

Thanks for the info! I will make the window frame myself. Then see who can cut and install the glass. If it gets too difficult I will just make a flat one and try to do it all myself. I have a bunch of stuff to do to the car before it is dune ready. Hopefully it’ll be ready for next season!

Where are you located? if you're in the phx metro area Rad glassworks will be your go to guy to supply and cut the glass for you. I have cut several flat windshields but for the car glass it is very tricky and Rad seems to have the procedure down pretty well.

 

[Reddragon]

I live in So-Cal (near Edwards AFB). My neighbor does auto glass, however I'm not sure if he does custom glass cutting. If i have to travel to get it done so be it. I used to live in AZ and have lots of friends there to visit!! one way or another I'll have to get it done.

Thanks Again.

 

[ranman5608]

Hey gents, The car is complete! This is my first successful radius windshield cut and this is a tricky job so shout out to all the dudes that have this process dialed in. I also added some covers to the lights. Our firs trip of the season will be the 23rd. I cant wait to see this thing in dune trim.

 

[Sutton]

Great work. Make sure to get us some pics and videos of the car in action.

 

[ChasingSand]

Now you can come out this weekend!!!

 

[Kraut_n_Rice]

Hey gents, The car is complete! This is my first successful radius windshield cut and this is a tricky job so shout out to all the dudes that have this process dialed in. I also added some covers to the lights. Our firs trip of the season will be the 23rd. I cant wait to see this thing in dune trim.

Nice. What vehicle did that come from? Crazy shape you started with.

 

[ranman5608]

@Kraut_n_Rice the glass came out of an old Toyota pickup. Which seems to be the most common glass for sand cars.

The biggest key to cutting glass is to relieve any stress possible cutting the corners first takes some of the compound radius (bowl) out of the glass making the sides come off easier.