Open trailer--No windows problem

[saleens351]

I'd like to take out my windows and all the other parts to take off some weight on my mid 90's mustang but doing this would mean I have no windows to prevent rain getting into my car when on the trailer. I don't want to buy a closed trailer yet, is there a product that temporary covers up rain water for this occasion?

 

Thanks

 

Dave

 

Kansas City

[beerkat]

I have seen people who have custom made covers to keep the rain out. You made just need to get some side curtains made that you can snap into place. A good boat canvas shop could help you out.

[Keith]

I did the same thing last year on my Firebird. I also was worried about it until I towed (sans windows on the car) to a Mid Ohio event in torrential downpours. I was surprised at how little water got in there and how easy it was to pull the drain plugs and let the water out.

 

I did cover the seat with a garbage bag/duct tape. I stopped worrying about it after that.

[fast_frank_d]

I have used 2 different options:

 

1.) Cut a piece of blue tarp in the shape of the door frame and slam the door on it.

 

2.) Go to the hardware store and buy some 1/8" Lucite and cut in the shape of the window frame. Then tuck it into the window frame and clamp the bottom to the door panel (kind of like the mirrors in cheap hotel rooms). Be careful working with the Lucite, it propagates cracks easily.

 

Frank D.

[Sidney]

I had a set of light weight gauge steel "Windows" with a couple cheap drawer handles screwed to them. Then used a bungee cord between them to hold them in. Held tight, never blew out.

 

Sidney

AI #64

[BETO]

Open the door, wrap a plastic around the window section and close the door. Fast, cheap.

[Mystic_Cobra]

I guess the tarp in the door jam would work well on the fox. I don't think it would work as well on the sn-95 since they have no window frames. On my 96, I made plexiglass windows and I hold them in with bolts. I welded studs to the cage. It takes about 30 sec to remove/install each side.

[Renntag]

I plan to gutt my doors in the off season and go with NASCAR bars. I will retain my stock window glass to make the car "rain proof".

 

It is possible to make a bracket to hold the window up in the door. With a framed door the window is installed from below into the stock upper track. Remove it from the gutted door before track use.

 

Many miatas I see at the track put a bracket on the bottom of the window glass to keep it from dropping into the door frame. Simply set the glass onto the door to "rain proof" it. Once the door is shut, the glass doesnt go anywhere.

 

I would imagine that the Miata solution should work for any "frameless" door.

[71dsp]

^^^^ That's exactly what I did on my Prelude. The door has a frame for the glass, so I made 2 L shaped brackets for each window that bolt to the window where the OEM window regulator is usually located. The brackets hold the glass up just fine. I haven't any problems towing at all with them. I can post pictures if you like.

Edited September 7, 2007 by Guest

[Renntag]

you see? works great.