On Tue, 10 Sep 2013 17:11:53 -0700, wrote:

So I have this wild idea to make the rear window on my Scion xB
openable. It is of course made from tempered glass and so making holes
in it won't work. I am pretty sure I have seen handles glued to
windows on cars but I'm not sure. The rear window is now just glued to
the rear hatch. I'm thinking that if it was removed a gasket could be
installed, and hinges, gas springs, and a latch installed. So can this
be done? Anyone here done this? I'm pretty sure that making the hinge
assembly, latches, and handle won't present any real challenges. After
all, I do have a complete mahine shop and I am a machinist.
Eric

Well, rear view mirrors are often glued to the glass. They even make a
special glue for it - saw some in Home Pro. But I've also seen what I
assumed to be tempered glass windows with holes drilled in them.

Or, you could just make a new window from Plexiglas :-)

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Cheers,

John B.