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Rev.Vassago 09-30-2007 03:28 PM


Originally Posted by tootie04
.well you dont pull flats so how can you know what the rates should be??

Because I used to pull flats.

rank 09-30-2007 03:50 PM

Go in with 2 half tanks LOL that's funny.

09-30-2007 06:00 PM


Originally Posted by rank
Go in with 2 half tanks LOL that's funny.

So, I was sitting at my desk then went and got my own authority then thought about saying this.

Does that mean they went in with a full tank? Was that Imperial gallons because it makes a difference. If it's Canadian fuel you need to watch out because unless you do the conversion you can overfill your tanks then customs takes your Smear stickers away and makes you drive around the Molson plant until your 1/2 American empty. I think I read that some place.

And also, I've been averaging about $1.70 per mile.

person 09-30-2007 06:54 PM


Originally Posted by Maniac

I have recently been wanting to know about those curb windows. Can they still be ordered on a new truck or what? I was wondering if they stopped making them because of break-ins. I wanted to know if anyone has knowledge that they are a crime waiting to happen or if they are safe.


Thanks to the safety nazis they are now STANDARD on all trucks, you CANNOT order it without one.

I have never had one on any of my trucks and never missed having it.

As far as breaking in, with one of those, its easier than having the key to the truck. :lol:

Wow. Thanks for the info. If one should fall heir to a truck with a curb window, what exactly is the trick to keeping people out? Ever heard of someone welding a plate on the inside or what do you suggest? I can only imagine that there are criminal that get all excited just seeing a truck with one of those windows.

09-30-2007 09:17 PM

You can have bullet proof glass custom made and installed but would be very expensive.

Bullet proof glass can withstand someone trying to smash your window. Another interesting fact about bullet proof glass is that it's not really bullet proof. If your a good shot and can place a second shot in the same place as the first it will penetrate. Bullets do not bounce off. They penetrate the first layer which absorbers most of the energy then trapped by a second layer.

Lexan is the solution if you want shatter proof windows for your truck. Most glass places can get and install this. Firemen are not able to shatter Lexan with a sledge hammer. Windows on race cars are also made of Lexan.

I'm going to look into this.

Kranky 09-30-2007 10:27 PM


Originally Posted by SteveBooth
You can have bullet proof glass custom made and installed but would be very expensive.

Bullet proof glass can withstand someone trying to smash your window. Another interesting fact about bullet proof glass is that it's not really bullet proof. If your a good shot and can place a second shot in the same place as the first it will penetrate. Bullets do not bounce off. They penetrate the first layer which absorbers most of the energy then trapped by a second layer.

Lexan is the solution if you want shatter proof windows for your truck. Most glass places can get and install this. Firemen are not able to shatter Lexan with a sledge hammer. Windows on race cars are also made of Lexan.

I'm going to look into this.

Then they could just pry the bulletproof glass out of the rubber gasket that it sits in.

Pull out the "filler strip", stick a screwdriver between the glass and the gasket, pry a little and the whole glass will come right out.

rank 09-30-2007 10:31 PM

Steve...are you trolling? Those little windows just pop out.

09-30-2007 10:51 PM

I was speaking of mine, they are one piece.

Doghouse 10-01-2007 12:59 AM

I have a wire mesh (heat treated hardened steel) over the inside of mine,..even if they pop it out,..they'll still have to contend with the mesh.
I also have those wing windows,..the thing with those is that its really obvious when a crook is breaking into your truck by going through the wing windows.
Any time you can make it so its harder than the rest,...they will usually leave you truck alone and move to the next one.


Hmmm, I think I'll break into this truck,....first it says Doghouse on the side,....and there's wire mesh covering the curb window,.....I know what your thinking punk,......is that there to keep a criminal out,.....or a big a$$ dog in,....I think I'll move on to the next truck,..this one is too hard.

Red Clay Rambler 10-01-2007 09:00 AM


Originally Posted by SteveBooth
Lexan is the solution if you want shatter proof windows for your truck. Most glass places can get and install this. Firemen are not able to shatter Lexan with a sledge hammer. Windows on race cars are also made of Lexan.

I'm going to look into this.

Most Lexan or plexiglass scratches/swirls easily and most of the "scratch removal" products don't work very well, if at all. You would probably have to replace it periodically to keep it looking good and clear.


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