Posted 2009-07-25 2:57 PM (#108543) Subject: HELP - Best way to put plexiglass on Ponderosa Horse Trailer..?
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We have a Ponderosa 3H BP and would like to enclose the back and one side with plexiglass....does anyone know the best way to do this? Where to get plexi that is strong enough, etc? Any ideas?
Posted 2009-07-25 5:35 PM (#108545 - in reply to #108543) Subject: RE: HELP - Best way to put plexiglass on Ponderosa Horse Trailer..?
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Posts: 522 Location: Tucumcari NM
Any home improvement store and most hardware stores can sell you the plexiglass you need. Plexiglass comes in various thicknesses, so just choose the one that you feel is right for the job.
Posted 2009-07-25 9:58 PM (#108551 - in reply to #108543) Subject: RE: HELP - Best way to put plexiglass on Ponderosa Horse Trailer..?
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
I would first source the track hardware you will use to attach the acrylic, and then purchase the thickness you will need to fit the hardware. Most of the available hardware will accommodate a thickness of ~1/4".
Posted 2009-07-26 9:44 PM (#108577 - in reply to #108543) Subject: RE: HELP - Best way to put plexiglass on Ponderosa Horse Trailer..?
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So attaching the plexiglass with tracks is best way? We tried tie straps before and it didnt work so good. Do they sell the tracks at hardware stores also?
Posted 2009-07-27 9:50 AM (#108589 - in reply to #108543) Subject: RE: HELP - Best way to put plexiglass on Ponderosa Horse Trailer..?
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Posts: 399 Location: Ottawa, Illinois 61350
Most trailer dealers that have a parts and service facility will either have track on hand or can order it for you. It is aluminum track, and as Gard said it will usually acommodate 1/4" plexi. If your posts on your stock trailer are like most Ponderosa's; they are on the outside of the wall, so therefore you might have to have the track on the inside of the posts. If you need to order some track, call Craig in our parts dept. at 800 659-4051 (Ottawa, Il.)
Posted 2009-07-27 10:23 AM (#108591 - in reply to #108543) Subject: RE: HELP - Best way to put plexiglass on Ponderosa Horse Trailer..?
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
You can also purchase "F" or "J" channel stock at most big box and hardware stores. This will be used as the horizontal tracks of which Jim spoke. Any vertical connections between the panels can be reinforced and sealed using "H" channel stock.
HELP - Best way to put plexiglass on Ponderosa Horse Trailer..?
