... a few more updates:
1 - I took my side windows to Jerry Bickel's shop, where they are going to use my windows to create a template for future Rampage / Shelby Charger polycarbonate window mounting applications. They will do the frames, tabs, and mounting brackets for the polycarb. I will cut the windows myself, and may try to curve them in a heat treat furnace at work.
2 - Last night, I had a buddy stop by to help for a couple of hours. He spent his time sanding the body parts, prepping for paint. I spent my time cutting the old shock mounts off the rear axle, and welding on new shock mounts to support the Gabriel HiJacker air shocks. (Sorry, no pics of the shock mounts yet, I was too busy cutting, grinding, welding, and cussing to take any photos).
3 - I spend some time noodling on the window net requirements. Here's a pic of the window/door opening...
What I haven't been able to figure out is a good location for the latch hardware. The absolute top of the opening is about 14". I think I will need to move the upper window net bar down a little bit, maybe to the point where the net would be 16" long across the top.
The bottom part of the net will need to be about 24" (The opening is 27" across the bottom).
I'm open for suggestions regarding the upper bar rod and hardware, as well as any alternative solutions to the common "seat belt" style latch.
Please help with your advice regarding the window net mounting.
STeve.