Brent B3B Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Not sure if this is considered OT or not….. This is not my idea, I saw it on a 50 something Chevy back in 1986. I have always thought this would be fun to have (and yes I know not practical) it will be 1/2 “ glass with etched outline, DODGE and 1951 I have checked previous threads and haven’t seen one (probable for a reason) sorry if I am taking someone’s idea This is the last thing I need to be working on but, I am so frustrated with my brakes I started this. (the black areas will be shrunk by about 1/2" from the edges and the glass edges will be wrapped in a "u channel" where it touches the metal ) Looking for some advice; 1.) on the latch, should I shrink the latch or lower it flush with what will be the backside? 2.)any opinion on tempered Vs. laminated glass? I have heard of tempered laminated glass… not sure 3.) should I leave the area under the latch, exposed glass with the “clipped” look or trimmed out with the ½” tubing? the 1/2" tubing will be a removable "frame" (for when it breaks) Thanks, by the way I live on a 1 mile gravel road…… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Just buy a tailgate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 for show..could be a gimmick to separate you from some of the other entries in a show..but for practicality..no so much in my opinion... different..yes..if that is what you are going for.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted May 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Just buy a tailgate! LOL......... I found one on a 49' in Vancouver but the guy wouldn't take $350. for it for show..could be a gimmick to separate you from some of the other entries in a show..but for practicality..no so much in my opinion... different..yes..if that is what you are going for.. I don't think my truck will ever be "show" quality.... this was just one of those thing I have been thinking about for 28 years. I also thought it could open up possibilities for others as options.... different glass i.e. Pilot house, job rated.... or even routed wood. heck, it could end up a part of my wife's greenhouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution John-T-53 Posted May 11, 2014 Solution Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 This is different and cool. I'd go with tempered. When you think about it, many buildings have glass doors (with no frame) and glass guardrails, so why couldn't a glass tailgate work? It'll work fine. As long as you're not hauling a bed full of 6"+ river cobble, loose, it'll be fine (lol ... wouldn't want to do this with a steel tailgate either). You should be able to use the bed as you'd normally would too. Put a piece of protective film on the inside - such as seismic film used on building windows - as a sacrificial scratch protectant. Put a spacer under the latch bracket so it sits flush. And I think fully-framed would be best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bach4660 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I saw a dodge in Vancouver with a 8" to 10" strip of glass, in the middle. At first I thought it was chrome then I realized it was glass. It looked great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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