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Re:On board storage options?
23 Feb 2023 13:35 - 23 Feb 2023 13:42 #247722
by JBradders
Replied by JBradders on topic Re:On board storage options?
Replacing the rear quarter-glass with lightweight aluminium or plastic panels would save a few kg per side. Assuming the interior panelling is plywood then 4mm veneered plywood is ~7Kg per 8x5 sheet. You'd probably use half a sheet per side, plus a bit more for framing, hinges, clasps, etc.
With the weight you save on the glass I'd imagine there's not actually that much weight increase. But yeah, depends on the thickness of the panelling, framing, etc.
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I actually did the first part of all this last year and replaced the rear glass with a hinged 4.5mm polypropylene sheet. The plastic weighs about 1kg plus maybe 0.5kg for the weather stripping, hinges, etc. Glass weighs maybe 5-6kg (although that's a bit of a guess).
I'm also saving a bit of weight removing the plastic liner, rear seat belts, seats, rear carpets, etc.
It all adds up.
...this is how far I've got on my own truck.
With the weight you save on the glass I'd imagine there's not actually that much weight increase. But yeah, depends on the thickness of the panelling, framing, etc.
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I actually did the first part of all this last year and replaced the rear glass with a hinged 4.5mm polypropylene sheet. The plastic weighs about 1kg plus maybe 0.5kg for the weather stripping, hinges, etc. Glass weighs maybe 5-6kg (although that's a bit of a guess).
I'm also saving a bit of weight removing the plastic liner, rear seat belts, seats, rear carpets, etc.
It all adds up.
...this is how far I've got on my own truck.
Last edit: 23 Feb 2023 13:42 by JBradders.
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