As an idiot that likes to watch KZread then go HAM on projects. Now I’m gonna do the same! Nice video.

@machinesinc

2 ай бұрын

Good luck!

Great work brother, just a tip for anyone also attempting this. Is when wanting to add a bend screw a length of timber to a bench with a 20mm gap between the bench and wood and slip sheet under and lift up. Works wonders

@machinesinc

5 ай бұрын

Nice tip!

3:35 i see you're garage helper also drinks on the job lol

@machinesinc

2 ай бұрын

Gotta stay hydrated

Looks pretty good. Latches are cool. Don't know if you have this thing parked outside much but some security bolts on the hinges might not be a bad idea. I don't have room for my xj in the garage so I put security cameras on it and security bolts on the winch and anything that can be taken off easily. Thought I was being a little paranoid until my camera notified me at 2am and someone was checking the doors, looking inside, and crawled under it. I doubt he will be doing anything like that again but goes to show you never know.

@machinesinc

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, some security torx or latches with interior bolts would be more secure. Luckily I live in a very chill part of town and don’t have to worry about it. This Jeep only hangs out in my neighborhood and in the woods haha.

Great freaking idea , thanks for the video !

@machinesinc

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I need a gull window in my life! Thanks for the tips and tricks!

@machinesinc

9 ай бұрын

You bet!

Awesome. I want those on my rigs. Another project.

@machinesinc

Жыл бұрын

Go for it!

Very cool installation. We’ll need to see some wheeling adventures in the spring to check on those hinges. That left side window might need some work, too.

@machinesinc

Жыл бұрын

I’ll put it through it’s paces!

Ex specially. Lol. Great video man

Hey heads-up. Those Harbor Freight jack stands you have are recalled for unexpected collapse. They replace or refund for free. I noticed them in the background. I'm 99% sure that's the recalled ones. Otherwise, Great option for the XJ. I really like this idea. Clean and simple. I'm curious how those hinges are holding up. I would be worried they're a little small but not a super heavy project. Twist of the frame is my only worry on these gull wings. Well documented build and showing potential trouble spots is a big help. Working with different metals I've found pieces of pipe in a vise. 2 on one side and 1 where you're looking to achieve a curve works really well. You can make a jig to hold the pipes with 2x4s in a vise. Bend one side and then the other or without a vice use lag bolts, washers and ratchet/impact gun to slowly tighten the frame to bend the sheet around the single pipe. This is a common technique used in straightening knives in heat treating that works very well even with thinner steel. Thanks for the video!

@machinesinc

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reminder, I probably should swap them out at some point. The whole gullwing system including the hinges has held up perfect. Use it regularly and zero issues so far.

Nice work! Looks great!

@machinesinc

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Nice job Jake.👊👍👍

@machinesinc

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This is rad brother

@machinesinc

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video! I’ve wanted to do plexiglass windows with something like that except four latches so I could take them off and give my dog some more fresh air. I didn’t realize how much it bends though. Anyway, thanks for the video!

@machinesinc

Жыл бұрын

I originally wanted to do this project with polycarbonate. I ordered 1/4” and I agree, it was way too flimsy. So aluminum was the best option I could think of.

@bryanhoward1587

8 ай бұрын

Why not make a frame with aluminum and then put the polycarbonate on it?

Use acrylic, would work just as good and you dont lose visibility.

@machinesinc

Ай бұрын

Acrylic does not have the rigidity alone to create a tight and reliable seal around the perimeter.

Great job. Definitely been thinking of doing something similar.

@machinesinc

5 ай бұрын

Go for it!

Nice job..!,

@machinesinc

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome🤙

@machinesinc

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I replaced both my side windows with panels a couple of years ago. Maybe it’s time to put some hinges on them 🤔

@machinesinc

Жыл бұрын

Now we’re talkin!

@JustSomeBigfoot

3 ай бұрын

Did you just silicone it down?

Wow, love your automatic hammer😂😂

@machinesinc

9 ай бұрын

😂

wicked

@machinesinc

Жыл бұрын

👊

The quick and dirty way to bend aluminum like you wanted is cover it in painters tape put 2 x4 on the ground cement works best lower tire pressure in the jeep to about 8 psi put the boards parallel to jeep get somebody to watch and hold aluminum with foot from sliding drive up on slowly use 4L if it needs more bend try adding more wood under edge if the needs to be sharper and more psi to tire

@machinesinc

Жыл бұрын

Thats a great tip! I'll keep it in mind for the next project. Thanks

Love the video plus the bottle of tikilla on the workbench. Lmao

@machinesinc

Жыл бұрын

That’s how the work in the garage gets done 😂

Pre heat the aluminum with a torch along the line where you want the bend.

@machinesinc

11 ай бұрын

I’ll try that next time!

I took a shot every time you said gas strut and blacked out halfway through

@machinesinc

Жыл бұрын

So did I during building it

How did you cut your rear fender flares to match the cut quarter panel?

@machinesinc

Жыл бұрын

Cutting plastic I like to use a jigsaw with a fine tooth blade. You can also use a die grinder with a cutoff wheel.

I’m confused as to how the latches actually lock the aluminum door in place from the inside. Can you elaborate on how they make a solid contact with the inside window pane?

@machinesinc

11 ай бұрын

They are compression latches that push against the inside of the window pinch weld. The plastic trim and rubber seal is trimmed in this area for solid contact.

Where did you get the laches

@machinesinc

Жыл бұрын

Link is in the video description!

Where did you get the latches ??

@machinesinc

Жыл бұрын

From Amazon, link is in the video description.

Dude, your videos deserve 10x more views than they have at this point lol

@machinesinc

11 ай бұрын

I wish!

@FC0BCA7E7A

11 ай бұрын

@@machinesincyou left out quite a bit of info. Dimensions, measurements, taps, drill sizes, blades from the jigsaw saw, etc.

@machinesinc

11 ай бұрын

@FC0BCA7E7A this channel is designed to be more of automotive entertainment than step by step how to. All dimensions and specifics will vary based off your vehicle and what components you decide to use.

Why are these type panels apparently not used on the 2door models I've see commercials available units that specifically state that they are not available for 2door And I would use hurricane hinge

@machinesinc

10 ай бұрын

I think the 2 door just isn’t as popular for aftermarket support. But you could totally make one! I thought it would be cool if a 2 door one flipped down to become a table.

@stanb990

10 ай бұрын

@@machinesinc exactly my thought, for a cook table I was wondering if it was a structural or safety issue But the supply and demand thing makes sense. I've almost decided that I want to replace my hardly used now F150 will an XJ

@machinesinc

10 ай бұрын

You do have a point. The big glass on the 2 door may be somewhat structural since it is unibody. If you are not wheeling it super hard it probably wouldn’t be an issue. And XJ’s are great little cars to slap 31-33” tires on and go exploring. But really building one isn’t very cost effective and you have to do a good bit of additional work bracing all the unibody.

Your wife works on jeep like I do😅

@machinesinc

Жыл бұрын

Same here 😂

Why aren’t people using plexiglass? Strong, transparent, curve-able, tint-able, almost unbreakable.

@machinesinc

3 ай бұрын

It’s not strong enough to hold a seal without an additional metal frame. I tried haha

Oh, u removed the interior plastic paneling...I don’t want to do that. I don’t particularly like that bare metal look...can I just cut out a bit from the interior panel so they will lock into place? Also, you don’t show how you cut out the slots for the hinges...

@machinesinc

11 ай бұрын

Yes I installed and trimmed the interior plastic about 1” in diameter around where the latch engages on the interior of the pinch weld. For the latches I drilled a hole in each corner and then connected them using a jigsaw.