Ke70 Makeshift Coupe

[xmoht]

I am planning on getting my KE70 registered as a two seater. Not interested in having a discussion/argument about that. I am going to shave the rear door handles to give the appearance of a two door. Not going to try and weld them up or anything so I can still open them from inside/using a button and use the back for storage as the boot is tiny anyway.

 

I am thinking that aswell as shaving the handles, I could replace the window with plastic like in the coupe version. I noticed Lloyd's crew did it to his 1UZ KE, they welded it up aswell though. Doesn't make any mention of how they went about this in his build threads. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas on how to go about doing this?

 

I would include pictures but I'm guessing anyone who knows how to do it knows what it looks it. Thanks! :P

[LittleRedSpirit]

I am planning on getting my KE70 registered as a two seater. Not interested in having a discussion/argument about that. I am going to shave the rear door handles to give the appearance of a two door. Not going to try and weld them up or anything so I can still open them from inside/using a button and use the back for storage as the boot is tiny anyway.

 

I am thinking that aswell as shaving the handles, I could replace the window with plastic like in the coupe version. I noticed Lloyd's crew did it to his 1UZ KE, they welded it up aswell though. Doesn't make any mention of how they went about this in his build threads. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas on how to go about doing this?

 

I would include pictures but I'm guessing anyone who knows how to do it knows what it looks it. Thanks! :P

 

 

Sorry but I find this a little odd/funny/pointless.

 

Why go to all the effort of shaving the rear handles but not weld the door up? I mean its obviously going to be a door whether it has a visible handle or not.

 

Are you actually asking how to shave the handles? Or are you asking how to get mod plated as two a seater or are you asking how to replace the window with plastic (which is illegal for road use mind you, and some classes of racing.)?

 

Clear as mud, perhaps try and explain what you need help with exactly

[xmoht]

Sorry but I find this a little odd/funny/pointless.

 

Why go to all the effort of shaving the rear handles but not weld the door up? I mean its obviously going to be a door whether it has a visible handle or not.

 

Are you actually asking how to shave the handles? Or are you asking how to get mod plated as two a seater or are you asking how to replace the window with plastic (which is illegal for road use mind you, and some classes of racing.)?

 

Clear as mud, perhaps try and explain what you need help with exactly

 

"I am thinking that aswell as shaving the handles, I could replace the window with plastic like in the coupe version. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas on how to go about doing this?"

 

Though I admit it could have been more clear. If it still isn't, I'm talking about the windows. After cutting out the plastic, how would you go about attaching it to the door securely?

 

As I'm only leaving the doors as access to the storage space, the windows aren't necessary. I'm making up new door cards so I could simply wind the windows up and not make a hole for the winder, but I like the look and feel of having a solid state window.

[altezzaclub]

Its not hard to cut Lexan to fit and either mount it in the normal rail so it goes up and dowm or rivet/bolt it to the door outer skin under the trim. You can leave it in the channel trim or mount it rigidly to the frame.

 

We did both over the years in the rally car.

 

Were I doing it, I'd leave it as glass but I would tack-weld the doors shut and bog over the gaps, so it looked like a 2door. You could always return it to a 4door later.

[xmoht]

Thanks Altezzaclub! Great ideas as always. I heard that if I replace the glass I'll lose lots of heat in winter and increase the road noise? What's your experience?