Filling window openings

Started by Gary Perkinson, October 25, 2014, 09:18:15 PM

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RichFox

I don't see why if you made it look exactly like the panel truck it would not be legal as  a panel truck. If not I don't see why you would use metal instead of Polycarbonate. 

Buickguy3

  I believe that I saw where you can buy a "panel" kit to do exactly what you are suggesting.
    Doug  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
I keep going faster and faster and I don't know why. All I have to do is live and die.
                   [America]

Gary Perkinson

Quote from: RichFox on October 28, 2014, 03:14:01 PM
I don't see why if you made it look exactly like the panel truck it would not be legal as  a panel truck. If not I don't see why you would use metal instead of Polycarbonate. 

I'll probably just keep it as it is--if I was really going to go the panel route, I'd have to eliminate the passenger doors, too...but you're right, if I was going to fill it, polycarbonate would make more sense...

Gary
LTA     G/BGALT Record (1 mile)     143.313
LTA     G/BGALT Record (1.5 mile)  148.321
ECTA   G/BGALT Record (former)    153.009

Gary Perkinson

Quote from: Buickguy3 on October 28, 2014, 05:03:50 PM
  I believe that I saw where you can buy a "panel" kit to do exactly what you are suggesting.
    Doug  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Yep, I've seen that, too. Probably the way to go if I was determined to do it, but pretty pricey for something I'm on the fence about anyway...  :-D
LTA     G/BGALT Record (1 mile)     143.313
LTA     G/BGALT Record (1.5 mile)  148.321
ECTA   G/BGALT Record (former)    153.009

Glen

Gary did not lose his legs in the crash, major damage was to his arms. He recovered and still drove later until he was killed on a street bike when he hit a truck.
Glen
Crew on Turbinator II

South West, Utah

Bob Drury

  Thanks Glen, I just remember that it was pretty horrific deal.  Gary had more guts than any other race car driver.  I wonder if any books or articles were ever written about his amazing career?                  Bob
Bob Drury

4-barrel Mike

Bob:

Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Gabelich.  Lots of references and some direct links at the bottom.   :cheers:

Mike
Mike Kelly - PROUD owner of the V4F that powered the #1931 VGC to a 82.803 mph record in 2008!

Gary Perkinson

Quote from: 4-barrel Mike on October 29, 2014, 11:24:39 AM
Bob:

Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Gabelich.  Lots of references and some direct links at the bottom.   :cheers:

Mike

One of my first racing heroes--didn't realize he was so involved in the Apollo program...

Gary
LTA     G/BGALT Record (1 mile)     143.313
LTA     G/BGALT Record (1.5 mile)  148.321
ECTA   G/BGALT Record (former)    153.009

Glen

Gary lived just across town from me, his dad was a good friend.Gary had no fear, My wife went to school with Gary.
Glen
Crew on Turbinator II

South West, Utah