Swapping K5 to truck tailgate and lift glass

[TJ1978]

Personally, I would sandblast that tailgate, weld up the cracks and paint to match the truck.

For plexiglass back window, are you talking about temporary? You could try something like what @76zimmer did, but with a hinged or flexible piece at the bottom (out of clear, not white of course)

Yea, hinged flexible plexi is what I'm thinking. Down the road I will have it painted and fixed up. I dont have the $$ for that just yet at least the paint unless I just rattle can it. But we'll see

 

[TJ1978]

Would this rear glass work?

https://offerup.com/item/detail/d34abc83-b384-3a71-83c0-290fba999df3?_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz09LSy0qLdBLztevKDL2Ljf3MHd1TAIAQYNW5B4AAAA%3D&_branch_match_id=1197231751557771422

 

[Blue85]

Looks too curved. Did you already go with truck gate? Not sure why a temporary solution is needed.

 

[TJ1978]

Looks too curved. Did you already go with truck gate? Not sure why a temporary solution is needed.

I noticed that as well, it's not straight.

I was interested in doing the hard top with a truck tailgate to get rid of the weight and the glass. But I'm also torn in that I want a soft top as well. So I was seeing what's the best option would be. I don't really have room to store the hard top so I wanted to see what options I have with the truck tailgate and getting rid of the glass blazer tailgate, after I read your thread in what you did.

but I'm also concerned about the ease in which the soft top makes the truck a theft target in my driveway.

I have time, so I just browse for camper shells and this one initially looked like it may work. I didn't notice the curve right away.

 

[anwat]

If you're still looking to get the paint off, use epoxy remover.


Paint it on in one direction only, then cover it with foil and let it sit for a few hours. It'll scrape right off.




Just don't let it dry all the way before you scrape.
I had the same issue with the topper glass. If you can find a replacement, it costs almost as much as the topper. Stick with used, just keep looking and you'll find something you can fit in there pretty easy.

 

[folkenheath]

I've used that before to remove powder coat, it doesn't even take hours, 10 - 15 minutes twice, maybe 3 times tops, and it's bare. I got it at home depot I believe.

 

[anwat]

I've used that before to remove powder coat, it doesn't even take hours, 10 - 15 minutes twice, maybe 3 times tops, and it's bare. I got it at home depot I believe.

I think it's the only thing that we have in this state that the government hasn't watered down, made safe or otherwise completely ruined. I can't even find mineral spirits anymore.