Perspex windows - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

nos77 · 01-02-2010, 11:24 PM

Hi All,
Although i have a pretty good idea of teh answer, can i put a perspex rear window in my tonner so i can run the cage out the back and mount it to the tray ???? Obviously this is related to a rego'd vehicle.

Thanks in advance

Simon.

RobMKX · 07-02-2010, 11:41 AM

Which state are you in....?

nos77 · 09-02-2010, 08:12 PM

Qld Rob....

RobMKX · 09-02-2010, 08:55 PM

I'll ask our traffic boys in the office. See what they say....

nos77 · 09-02-2010, 10:20 PM

thanks Rob, pretty sure its a no go......but doesnt hurt to ask ...

Simon.

RobMKX · 12-02-2010, 01:30 PM

Checked with the Guru's & yep, Perspex is a no-go. Basically because of how it shatters. So if there's another substance that is like safety glass but drillable that might be an option. I wouldn't know where to start with that though. Maybe a bit more though/expense into the cage istelf you might be able to brace it through the parcel shelf/rear firewall....?
I'm sure there's an answer somewhere there. Good luck.

MR BELLY · 12-02-2010, 02:33 PM

Just Use Laminated Glass It Can Be Drilled Or Get The Holes Drilled And Then Toughen The Glass After Easy

RobMKX · 12-02-2010, 02:40 PM

Laminated glass can be drilled?! Will wonders never cease.....?

mrvkcalais · 12-02-2010, 02:43 PM

Can you use polycarbonate it's the same as Perspex but it dosent break I use it alot being a signwriter for moulded face light boxes so they can't b broken by vandals

MR BELLY · 12-02-2010, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobMKX

Laminated glass can be drilled?! Will wonders never cease.....?

THAT IT CAN ROB

REV308 · 12-02-2010, 09:05 PM

Fit polycarbonate ( lexan ), it wont shatter, you can throw a brick at it and it will just bounce off ( trust me i've tried )

nos77 · 12-02-2010, 10:07 PM

Sorry guys i should have been more precise, i was actually referring to lexan, we use to us it in drag cars, not sure of the legalaties of it on a street driven car.....
Your help is appreciate Rob

Simon.

RobMKX · 13-02-2010, 09:35 AM

Different ballgame then. I'm on holiday for a fortnight so I won't be able to help. Ask the traffic inspectors at Qld Transport, or call State Traffic Task Force (QPS). I don't know their direct line but if you ring the switchboard on 3364 6464 they should be able to get it for you. It's going to come down to the same 'code of practice' but I don't know how it's worded for windows etc.
Cheers.

01-02-2010, 11:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
nos77 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fernvale Ride: HZ Monaro, HZ Tonner Posts: 28	Perspex windows Hi All, Although i have a pretty good idea of teh answer, can i put a perspex rear window in my tonner so i can run the cage out the back and mount it to the tray ???? Obviously this is related to a rego'd vehicle. Thanks in advance Simon.

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07-02-2010, 11:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
RobMKX casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beachmere Ride: HG 253 Posts: 172	Which state are you in....?

09-02-2010, 08:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
nos77 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fernvale Ride: HZ Monaro, HZ Tonner Posts: 28	Qld Rob....

09-02-2010, 08:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
RobMKX casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beachmere Ride: HG 253 Posts: 172	I'll ask our traffic boys in the office. See what they say....

09-02-2010, 10:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
nos77 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fernvale Ride: HZ Monaro, HZ Tonner Posts: 28	thanks Rob, pretty sure its a no go......but doesnt hurt to ask ... Simon.

12-02-2010, 01:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
RobMKX casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beachmere Ride: HG 253 Posts: 172	Checked with the Guru's & yep, Perspex is a no-go. Basically because of how it shatters. So if there's another substance that is like safety glass but drillable that might be an option. I wouldn't know where to start with that though. Maybe a bit more though/expense into the cage istelf you might be able to brace it through the parcel shelf/rear firewall....? I'm sure there's an answer somewhere there. Good luck.

12-02-2010, 02:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
MR BELLY casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: GODS COUNTRY Ride: 1 TONNER Posts: 81	Just Use Laminated Glass It Can Be Drilled Or Get The Holes Drilled And Then Toughen The Glass After Easy

12-02-2010, 02:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
RobMKX casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beachmere Ride: HG 253 Posts: 172	Laminated glass can be drilled?! Will wonders never cease.....?

12-02-2010, 02:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
mrvkcalais casual poster Trade Rating: (1) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: melbourne Ride: vk calais Posts: 187	Can you use polycarbonate it's the same as Perspex but it dosent break I use it alot being a signwriter for moulded face light boxes so they can't b broken by vandals

12-02-2010, 09:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
REV308 Senior Member Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: vic Ride: 05 Stato drag car. Posts: 621	Fit polycarbonate ( lexan ), it wont shatter, you can throw a brick at it and it will just bounce off ( trust me i've tried )

12-02-2010, 10:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
nos77 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fernvale Ride: HZ Monaro, HZ Tonner Posts: 28	Sorry guys i should have been more precise, i was actually referring to lexan, we use to us it in drag cars, not sure of the legalaties of it on a street driven car..... Your help is appreciate Rob Simon.


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13-02-2010, 09:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
RobMKX casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beachmere Ride: HG 253 Posts: 172	Different ballgame then. I'm on holiday for a fortnight so I won't be able to help. Ask the traffic inspectors at Qld Transport, or call State Traffic Task Force (QPS). I don't know their direct line but if you ring the switchboard on 3364 6464 they should be able to get it for you. It's going to come down to the same 'code of practice' but I don't know how it's worded for windows etc. Cheers.