MeatMan Posted May 13, 2016 Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) Hi All. I usually do cars but I'm doing a Land Cruiser for the Aussieball CBP and I'm pondering opening the rear hatch and tailgate. I know I'd have to cut the window from the integral piece but I don't plan on using it anyway. I'll fab one. Have any of you tried it? Other than the obvious thin frame danger, do you have any tips or recommendations (like don't even try it!). Any input would be welcomed. I just did a trunk and it turned out pretty good. Thanks. Edited May 13, 2016 by MeatMan
kilrathy10 Posted May 18, 2016 Posted May 18, 2016 About the only thing I can suggest is that you score around the back hatch with the back side of a hobby knife.....Just score it lightly over and over and over again until it pops free....That way, you'll be able to remove the door with out damaging it.....Takes a bit, but the end result will speak for itself.....
redneckrigger Posted May 19, 2016 Posted May 19, 2016 About the only thing I can suggest is that you score around the back hatch with the back side of a hobby knife.....Just score it lightly over and over and over again until it pops free....That way, you'll be able to remove the door with out damaging it.....Takes a bit, but the end result will speak for itself.....X2.................My go to tool is the back side of a #11 blade as well. Works superbly!
gatorincebu Posted May 20, 2016 Posted May 20, 2016 About the only thing I can suggest is that you score around the back hatch with the back side of a hobby knife.....Just score it lightly over and over and over again until it pops free....That way, you'll be able to remove the door with out damaging it.....Takes a bit, but the end result will speak for itself.....X2.................My go to tool is the back side of a #11 blade as well. Works superbly! X's 3 Sound advice from two really good model builders. I have used that technique as well. With care it will work out well. Be Well Gator
dieseldawg142 Posted May 20, 2016 Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) ... Edited May 10, 2018 by dieseldawg142
dshue76 Posted May 20, 2016 Posted May 20, 2016 Glue some supports into the window opening before you start cutting to keep them from bowing and bending while you work at the cuts.
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