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blackdiesel 11-14-2009 03:14 PM

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2 weeks around here, is the norm. grandpa had laminated in his and broke them both over time, we had some tempered made for him, its alot harder to brake.

OrrieG 11-14-2009 04:15 PM

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Tempered take longer because the glass has to be cut to size then tempered. If you are not in a large metro area it usually has to be shipped to a factory that has the oven to do it. Even though the Boise area has over 500,000 population all tempered glass for buildings has to go to SLC for tempering.

Sal's '55 Chevy 11-15-2009 01:11 AM

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Both of you are right and i been shopping around to see who is the cheapest but i think i know what im going to do now and i think it is going to look good because im thinking toward the future haha. Thanks Guys.

Jack60 11-15-2009 02:22 AM

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This is a great post, blackdiesel you did a great job on your video...
Thank you...
I haven't started working on my truck yet, but when I do start, all your information will come in very handy.... Thanks again............

GRIMSS 11-18-2009 09:06 AM

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I have the window template scanned and where you can print it out and put together. Need a place that I can upload the PDF files to. They are in a zip file and are 9 files. Any clues where to host them?

bensimmons_05 11-18-2009 09:46 AM

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Have you tried uploading them using this site to host? the attachment window says it will handle a 100kb zip file. If you split it up it may work?

Ben

dwcsr 11-18-2009 12:54 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GRIMSS (Post 3626360)
I have the window template scanned and where you can print it out and put together. Need a place that I can upload the PDF files to. They are in a zip file and are 9 files. Any clues where to host them?

Send them to me and I will host them and post a link here

info(@)thoroco.com

bensimmons_05 11-18-2009 01:55 PM

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TEAM EFFORT! I can't wait to do this mod.

OrrieG 11-18-2009 06:32 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GRIMSS (Post 3626360)
I have the window template scanned and where you can print it out and put together. Need a place that I can upload the PDF files to. They are in a zip file and are 9 files. Any clues where to host them?

It sounds like they are in pieces? If you can get a full size to me by mail, I can scan it on my big scanner and have files that someone could take to a blueprint store or kinkos and get printed on one sheet. I can scan max 42" wide x as long a paper is.

GRIMSS 11-18-2009 07:09 PM

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PM me your email and I'll send you the file. Not everyone will have places to go and have it printed on 20 x 28 paper, so I made it where anyone with an 8.5 x 11 printer could do it.

dwcsr 11-18-2009 07:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG (Post 3627188)
It sounds like they are in pieces? If you can get a full size to me by mail, I can scan it on my big scanner and have files that someone could take to a blueprint store or kinkos and get printed on one sheet. I can scan max 42" wide x as long a paper is.

If you can do it in one file I would be glad to host that one as well.

OrrieG 11-18-2009 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr (Post 3627295)
If you can do it in one file I would be glad to host that one as well.

I sent grim a PM. I will be out of town next week, so it should be in my mail when I get back. PM me with your email and when I get the drawing scanned I will email it to you.

dwcsr 11-18-2009 09:34 PM

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Here is the link to the page.
http://www.thehollisterroadcompany.c...ecewindow.html

There is a Zip that contians the 9 files or you can download each file or one large format file that prints off on a plotter or other large format printer at Kinko's or Office depot.

I would reccomend that if you use the large format that you download the Print_me_first page along with the large format so you can verify the scale.
The Zip has the print_me_first in it.

JML55 11-18-2009 09:58 PM

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Thanks, I just downloaded your zip file and then printed the files of my printer worked perfectly and your instructions are very easy to follow. Thanks again.

GRIMSS 11-18-2009 11:19 PM

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Main thing to do is make sure the scale is correct and line up the cross hairs.

Jack60 11-19-2009 12:28 AM

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Great post, great video and got all the files..
Nice job to everybody.......;)

OrrieG 11-19-2009 01:14 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dwcsr (Post 3627512)
Here is the link to the page.
http://www.thehollisterroadcompany.c...ecewindow.html

There is a Zip that contians the 9 files or you can download each file or one large format file that prints off on a plotter or other large format printer at Kinko's or Office depot.

I would reccomend that if you use the large format that you download the Print_me_first page along with the large format so you can verify the scale.
The Zip has the print_me_first in it.

cool, I downloaded it and don't have to do anything!! Thanks again guys.

OKGMC4 11-19-2009 06:26 PM

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Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

bensimmons_05 11-20-2009 09:06 AM

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I'm so happy I could cry!!!! But I won't cause ya know we all work on trucks and stuff and thats just not cool...

Rude Dude 11-20-2009 12:12 PM

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Thanks to all for your efforts, I do appreciate it sincerly

blackdiesel 11-20-2009 12:46 PM

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I'm glad Jared got the PDF file up and going. Mailing them out was getting pricey. and this way when people pull this up years from now it will still be helpful. I'm glad we did this, I know it would have saved me and dad alot of money if we could have found something like this acouple years ago. Let use know when someone gets it done. Or if you have ?'s about something just ask. Brian

KLINGER 11-20-2009 01:07 PM

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yes, is there any place online a guy could order the window channel/weatherstripping needed to complete this project? or just your local glass shop? thanks guys, curious if brothers has caught wind of this yet.. :lol:

bensimmons_05 11-21-2009 09:19 PM

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I printed out the template. To cutting out all the little squares I put the paper on a glass surface and put a light underneath. It worked great, you could see right through the paper to lign up the crosses. It also give you a chance to fill in the lines instead of cutting the paper.

Cant wait to do the rest... even though it will be a while.

Grape Ap(ach)e 02-18-2010 12:17 AM

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Another round of thanks for all the real world rodders here!

blackdiesel 03-14-2010 01:03 AM

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Anyone done this swap yet??


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