I am thinking of painting my 40 before Rubithon :D - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

mr_manny · 04-15-2005, 07:56 AM

Is there a trick to removing hard-side glass?

Would like to re-use window rubber, if possible...thanks,

manny

TRT2 · 04-15-2005, 08:01 AM

Manny... take everything off it in preparation for painting, run the Rubithon, then paint it!

You'll be much happier.

Tony

mr_manny · 04-15-2005, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TRT2

Manny... take everything off it in preparation for painting, run the Rubithon, then paint it!

You'll be much happier.

Tony

thanks for the tip Tony...
plan on sending my reg. soon

manny

http://www.rubithon.com/

LC Hamma · 04-15-2005, 09:17 AM

Manny - don't take offense to this, cuz I'm NOT takin' a shot AT YOU. I know you're tryin' to get the most responses by posting the same Q on both PBB & MUD & I've seen it done more than once. I would post a Q to ONE of the boards, but not both. This is JUST ME, but I get tired of seeing duplicate posts.

Oh yeah: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=41701

Radd Cruisers · 04-15-2005, 09:21 AM

Two boards is fine, its when someone posts a snorkle idea in four sections on one board.

LC Hamma · 04-15-2005, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Two boards is fine, its when someone posts a snorkle idea in four sections on one board.

I just wanted to make a simple comment TO MANNY. This is HIS thread, so let's not get into a hijack. Besides, you'd rather see the same pics you've seen before on another board? It becomes monotonous & boring to me. That's all I'm sayin', back to pimpin' Manny's ride........

orangefj45 · 04-15-2005, 10:28 AM

what a dumb-ass idea!!!

paint it after rubithon, wingnut!

and to answer your question, get a hold of gene aka land cruiser junky. he's been a glass man for 20+ years.

Gunmetalcruz · 04-15-2005, 10:33 AM

I paint my rig after every run, rattle here rattle there, no taping off, cut in with a fed ex envelope. Or like I used too; 1 can rustoleum one brush 11.00 dollars, next step violate heavily, repeat.

mr_manny · 04-15-2005, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LC Hamma

Manny - don't take offense to this, cuz I'm NOT takin' a shot AT YOU. I know you're tryin' to get the most responses by posting the same Q on both PBB & MUD & I've seen it done more than once. I would post a Q to ONE of the boards, but not both. This is JUST ME, but I get tired of seeing duplicate posts.

Oh yeah: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=41701

I'm guilty of Double Posting...not always, It kinda depends on the subject.

I can't help but recognize the difference in the replies, If they where the same...there really wouldn't be any reason to DP (maybe because the communities are different?).

I participate in both, I pay for both...I will probably continue to post in both (again, depending on the subject).

No offense taken...thanks for brining up the subject,

manny

texican · 04-15-2005, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_manny

Is there a trick to removing hard-side glass?

Would like to re-use window rubber, if possible...thanks,

manny

Large hammer works well, never harms the rubber.

smurfblue40 · 04-15-2005, 03:52 PM

Paint before Rubithon???

If your hardtop rubber is anything like mine, you will need a grinder to get it out.

Pull the Hard top and use a Bikini top for the trip (it should be warm enough)

TRT2 · 04-15-2005, 04:10 PM

Manny...

don't try this at home...

but I thought I remember someone once saying you simply pop that glass outwards. I mean like stand on it and pop it outwards. Its basically just held in by the rubber... (may it was pop it inwards?)

Perhaps someone can confirm yes or no on the Pop it out concept.

Where's Taylor, he takes them in and out all the time for painting.

smurfblue40 · 04-15-2005, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TRT2

Manny...

don't try this at home...

If all does not go well... I have a top & glass at BK's (I've gone soft top)

haystax · 04-15-2005, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LC Hamma

I just wanted to make a simple comment TO MANNY. This is HIS thread, so let's not get into a hijack. Besides, you'd rather see the same pics you've seen before on another board? It becomes monotonous & boring to me. That's all I'm sayin', back to pimpin' Manny's ride........

Dude - we've all had to endure you're same pics now that you've discovered 'Mud, either answer or don't click the link

mr_manny · 04-15-2005, 08:04 PM

I may look into painting her myself (w/some supervision of course).

The money I save could go towards a TBI conversion

Been driving her to work every day, and other then the GRIN on my face...I have less coin in my wallet.
Mileage SAWKS !!

thanks for the input,
manny

rockthedog · 04-15-2005, 09:33 PM

manny.....like rick said, just take the top off (which ensures NO damage unless you drop it taking it off) , the weather is usually perfect then.......well except for 2 years ago.............

anyway just take the dang thing off.......you'll like wheelin better w/o it......

then paint it in the fall......when you're done moshin around for the summer,

SPLIT PEA · 04-16-2005, 08:05 PM

Mr Manny, Don't forget to take the sawzall to it first before paint' saves on paint

good luck

4x4Poet · 04-16-2005, 10:31 PM

I don't think 40s are particularly capable rockcrawlers with the full top and doors installed. Too tippy. I've always run the Rubicon with the top off; and almost always with the W/S down.

peesalot · 04-17-2005, 09:41 AM

go ahead , paint it fawker.

then repaint it after fathers day.......

rockthedog · 04-17-2005, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 4x4Poet

I don't think 40s are particularly capable rockcrawlers with the full top and doors installed. Too tippy. I've always run the Rubicon with the top off; and almost always with the W/S down.

amen to that!.......... i hate wheelin with the top on, it' alot of extra weight.............just bring a tarp

Rockzar · 04-17-2005, 11:36 PM

Manny-
In my opinion, if the rubber is hard as a rock, youre not going to be able to reuse it to put the glass back in, so I would get a sharp razor and just cut the stuff out. though once you get the middle rope piece out, it should be easy to get the glass out. I used a screw driver to pry it out a little here and there.
The glass shops usually have new rubber on a huge roll for when you put the glass back in. Its the same kinda rubber used on vw bugs and stuff.
I say- paint it if thats what you want to do. Marc can probably give you some tips. Hes a pretty good auto body guy. Just dont expect to get off the Rubicon with it looking the same. Just ask Ray

-Dustin

04-15-2005, 07:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
mr_manny Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29301 Location: san pancho, ca Posts: 1,248	I am thinking of painting my 40 before Rubithon :D Is there a trick to removing hard-side glass? Would like to re-use window rubber, if possible...thanks, manny

04-15-2005, 09:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
LC Hamma Rock God Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 137 Location: Dallas,Ga. USA Posts: 1,157	Manny - don't take offense to this, cuz I'm NOT takin' a shot AT YOU. I know you're tryin' to get the most responses by posting the same Q on both PBB & MUD & I've seen it done more than once. I would post a Q to ONE of the boards, but not both. This is JUST ME, but I get tired of seeing duplicate posts. Oh yeah: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=41701 __________________ '72 FJ55 http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=76835 '73 FJ40 http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q...&addtype=local '78 FJ40 '91 Ram W250 5 spd. CTD '93 Ram W350 5 spd. CTD '99 Ram 3500 4X4 5 spd. CTD Welding is like sex, it's all about the penetration!

04-15-2005, 09:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
Radd Cruisers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14670 Location: Nanaimo BC(Island) Posts: 1,107	Two boards is fine, its when someone posts a snorkle idea in four sections on one board. __________________ Ride it like you stole it.

04-15-2005, 10:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
orangefj45 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6816 Location: Fawk if I know Posts: 15,276	what a dumb-ass idea!!! paint it after rubithon, wingnut! and to answer your question, get a hold of gene aka land cruiser junky. he's been a glass man for 20+ years. __________________ Maybe you outta stick to legos!

04-15-2005, 10:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
Gunmetalcruz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6569 Location: Tahoe City,Ca. Posts: 4,030	I paint my rig after every run, rattle here rattle there, no taping off, cut in with a fed ex envelope. Or like I used too; 1 can rustoleum one brush 11.00 dollars, next step violate heavily, repeat. __________________ Team FOH# 321 Thanks to the people making it happen Weathertight,Polyperformance,CTM Racing Products,Levrett Transmission,BFGoodrich Tires,Kickass Offroad,Reid Racing,West Coast Differentials,Wide Open Design

04-15-2005, 08:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
TRT2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5488 Location: Auburn Posts: 1,050	Manny... take everything off it in preparation for painting, run the Rubithon, then paint it! You'll be much happier. Tony

04-15-2005, 03:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
smurfblue40 Bacon addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 32029 Location: Sloughhouse, Ca Posts: 1,637	Paint before Rubithon??? If your hardtop rubber is anything like mine, you will need a grinder to get it out. Pull the Hard top and use a Bikini top for the trip (it should be warm enough) __________________ Rick '72 FJ40 -Lightly modified '91 FJ80 -Work in progress TLCA #14103

04-15-2005, 04:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
TRT2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5488 Location: Auburn Posts: 1,050	Manny... don't try this at home... but I thought I remember someone once saying you simply pop that glass outwards. I mean like stand on it and pop it outwards. Its basically just held in by the rubber... (may it was pop it inwards?) Perhaps someone can confirm yes or no on the Pop it out concept. Where's Taylor, he takes them in and out all the time for painting. __________________ Tony TLCA #5049 Thieves suck.

04-15-2005, 08:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
mr_manny Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29301 Location: san pancho, ca Posts: 1,248	I may look into painting her myself (w/some supervision of course). The money I save could go towards a TBI conversion Been driving her to work every day, and other then the GRIN on my face...I have less coin in my wallet. Mileage SAWKS !! thanks for the input, manny

04-15-2005, 09:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
rockthedog Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: May 2003 Member # 19510 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 2,716	manny.....like rick said, just take the top off (which ensures NO damage unless you drop it taking it off) , the weather is usually perfect then.......well except for 2 years ago............. anyway just take the dang thing off.......you'll like wheelin better w/o it...... then paint it in the fall......when you're done moshin around for the summer, __________________ 77fj40, 1 TON www.wfoconcepts.com 530-268-9494 tlca# 12281 semi_budget 1ton build /forum/toyota-land-cruiser/530636-semi-budget-1-ton-buildup-thread.html linking the rear http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyot...king-rear.html

04-16-2005, 08:05 PM	#17 (permalink)
SPLIT PEA Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15764 Location: POLE MARKER # 6, HARD LEFT Posts: 263	Mr Manny, Don't forget to take the sawzall to it first before paint' saves on paint good luck __________________ Half Wacked FJ40, Dana60&14bolt, BigBlockChevy292,Dual Fuel, 465,Atlas,488s,Spool,ARB,40s,& ExoCage,

04-16-2005, 10:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34756 Posts: 1,464	I don't think 40s are particularly capable rockcrawlers with the full top and doors installed. Too tippy. I've always run the Rubicon with the top off; and almost always with the W/S down. __________________ <>< Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

04-17-2005, 09:41 AM	#19 (permalink)
peesalot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 24859 Location: Where ever my wife says Posts: 4,566	go ahead , paint it fawker. then repaint it after fathers day....... __________________ Mellonhead

04-17-2005, 11:36 PM	#21 (permalink)
Rockzar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25622 Location: In the fog, Half Moon Bay, CA Posts: 2,045	Manny- In my opinion, if the rubber is hard as a rock, youre not going to be able to reuse it to put the glass back in, so I would get a sharp razor and just cut the stuff out. though once you get the middle rope piece out, it should be easy to get the glass out. I used a screw driver to pry it out a little here and there. The glass shops usually have new rubber on a huge roll for when you put the glass back in. Its the same kinda rubber used on vw bugs and stuff. I say- paint it if thats what you want to do. Marc can probably give you some tips. Hes a pretty good auto body guy. Just dont expect to get off the Rubicon with it looking the same. Just ask Ray -Dustin __________________ 4Runner/ 325i / crf 50 / ttr 125 / wrf 450 / V-Star 650

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