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I'd offer that trying to use a piece of glass (screen?) that's going to be in a rubber gasket might be a bit of a challenge. You might think about cutting a piece of plywood and mounting a couple of screen door handles on it? Maybe even make it a bit oversized to account for the gasket thickness, then you could maybe clamp it on the sides and bottom and watch to see if the top starts pulling?

rspears: Thanks for the input. I think I'm going to need a screen gasket and than make a template out of Aluminum or some stainless that I have laying around. That way I guess it should show and tell all, I had hoped on driving this truck this summer but I guess its just not going to happen. I just don't know enough to get things done in a time efficient manor.

Originally Posted by rspears

I'd offer that trying to use a piece of glass (screen?) that's going to be in a rubber gasket might be a bit of a challenge. You might think about cutting a piece of plywood and mounting a couple of screen door handles on it? Maybe even make it a bit oversized to account for the gasket thickness, then you could maybe clamp it on the sides and bottom and watch to see if the top starts pulling?

Originally Posted by Navy7797

rspears: Thanks for the input. I think I'm going to need a screen gasket and than make a template out of Aluminum or some stainless that I have laying around. That way I guess it should show and tell all, I had hoped on driving this truck this summer but I guess its just not going to happen. I just don't know enough to get things done in a time efficient manor.

Navy, just keep plugging away. You've made a great deal of progress in short time for sure! I still have some hopes of driving my 40 this year and you I have to do my frame and a lot more. Just keep at it and you may be surprised!