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removable rear hatch window?


deathbypsi

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On my new 86 project I plan to remove the factory rear side windows and make snap in soft covers like I had on my last 90 B2. My 90 had a fixed rear glass window on the hatch which I always wished I could remove as well.

Well my 86 has the opening rear window so I was wondering has anyone modified the hinges to make the window removable?
 


dirtcowboy

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Just remove the glass and install the same soft panel as the sides? It would just unsnap to remove?
 

deathbypsi

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Im afraid at speed a snap in rear window might not hold. My side ones were never an issue even on the E-way at 75mph but im not sure how the rear would fare.

It looks like the upper hinges could be made to slide off.
 

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