MR10 Lexan windshield question...

[Feralc]

Originally Posted by bret a ewing

Feralc,

You can do this sir, there are a couple of threads on this site and probably many more utube videos out there showing the process.
You just need to get a piece of Lexan MR10 on evil-bay (or elsewhere) for about a hundred bucks, make a construction-paper pattern and buy the correct tooth jig saw blade. I did it in about 2 hours and it turned out perfect.

Thanks I will look for some video somewhere because I have never been good with cutting and things like that.
I'd rather have the one that is pre cut, or get a glass and put some clear film to protect it.

[Cashburn]

Originally Posted by Feralc

Chrome

Are you certain it is not polished aluminum?

[joyridin']

There is a place near me that sells scrap Lexan and plexiglass. I made wind wings out of M10 and a few other pieces. It cuts really nice with a fine tooth circular saw blade. It is really hard to break, unlike plexiglass, so if the saw grabs, it won't hurt anything. I used a die grinder with a carbide deburring tool to chamfer the edges.

It is really easy stuff to work with. I used 5/16" thick.

[Feralc]

Originally Posted by Cashburn

Are you certain it is not polished aluminum?

The car is at the shop, I asked your question to the mechanic and he replied "chrome"
I am not 100% sure but the car is one if the early backdrafts, what were they using back then?

[Cashburn]

Originally Posted by Feralc

The car is at the shop, I asked your question to the mechanic and he replied "chrome"
I am not 100% sure but the car is one if the early backdrafts, what were they using back then?

It could be either, it may have also been replaced since the car is very early.

[Roush #1]

I used the 3/8 " material. I know a few that used the 1/4" and ended up having more flexibility that they were comfortable with. Mine has worked well at speed with no more noticed flexing than the original glass.

[jimbo01]

I removed the broken glass and replaced it with a 1/4" lexan from a local glass shop. They used the old glass as a pattern. The only mistake was to not purchase the scratch resistance lexan. I have since purchased the correct lexan and will have it cut and put in place of the non scratch resistance lexan. I understand that in most states lexan is not street legal but who checks this.

[bret a ewing]

...........on a Cobra? Hehehe. I would presume that would be the least of the safety concerns.