Vehicross.. " Pie Wagon "...!!??

[Riff Raff]

I have an idea . My hood is vinyl wrapped "satin black." Its fairly cheap, $50 for a 4'x6' section, easy to apply & removable. What if you bought some vinyl wrap & laid it over the panel/window? You could stretch the wrap across the "window seam" to give a smooth appearance. It would be temporary but it would give the illusion of a solid panel so you can see if its what you want. At least you would be certain before putting the time & money making a solid panel... just a thought.

Absolute Genious!!! I really like the "vinyl wrapped" idea a lot. It gives the same illusion as a Panel Delivery truck (i.e. for a Proton Panel Delivery). Is way more cheaper and cost effective than permanent metal body panel modification, and allows current owner (or next owner) to revert the VX back to original side window condition if so desired later on (win, win).



BTW-- I totally agree with others, that the 3rd quarter rear side windows are worthless for spotting traffic and I depend upon my side mirrors and rear door window (with fresnel sticky lens) for spotting adjacent lane traffic.

[BOARZHEAD]

Got my mind working. Heres a pic inside

[JHarris1385]

That looks great!

The flush look of the tinted windows up front and the black in the back is great. That wouldn't look as good on mine though! Well maybe?

I have been driving without a rear view mirror for about 1.5 years now...broke it off, off-roading (head hit it). I had already raised it and planned prior to breaking it to incorporate it higher and in the ceiling but never have yet. So yeah, those back windows are worthless (traffic wise).

[LittleBeast]

As I said on Boarzhead's photo:

"Don't get me wrong that kind of looks cool, but why? It takes some of the unique lines of the VX and destroys them. Plus you are basically going backwards as far as visibility. To each there own, and this will look pretty sweet, but I still think it makes it look more like a PT cruiser. That sharp angle of the rear window was WAY ahead of its time, and new SUVs are just now starting to use angles likes that on the rear window glass. Not sure I like getting rid of that or the unique pillar shape between both small rear windows."

You all are correct that visibility already sucks and makes you become a more aware and hence better driver, but what if someone else borrows your car? Or the Valet guy has to park it? That is what I am thinking of. But yeah I just don't see the point in ruining a perfectly good great looking window, but to each their own, looks kinda cool :-)

[VXorado]

I still think it makes it look more like a PT cruiser.

A lot like this PT Cruiser.

[Ldub]

I'm not "nay-saying" here, cuz I like the look...

But with those windows deleted, where ya gonna put all your Moab event stickers & stuff...

[samneil2000]

I'm not "nay-saying" here, cuz I like the look...

But with those windows deleted, where ya gonna put all your Moab event stickers & stuff...

Where the windows used to be.

I think it looks pretty cool. I've always been a fan of the old panel vans.

[nfpgasmask]

I like it. I think it would look good if a metal panel was welded in place and then smoothed out and the whole thing repainted. It would have to be a pro job, obviously. What would really look cool is a decal of some sort in place of the window. With that area covered, you will have a lot of dead space to fill up, so to speak.

I think tan/sand color is not right for the VX. The VX is just too futuristic looking for that kind of paint job, but that's just my opinion. Now, the tan on my 1st gen Trooper looks perfect on these old school military-ish boxes.

Bart

[MustangO4]

Am I the only guy that thought "Pie Wagon" was a clever play on a more crude phrase meaning that VXs attract women?

[Ldub]

Am I the only guy that thought "Pie Wagon" was a clever play on a more crude phrase meaning that VXs attract women?

Ummmm...not exactly..

[TexVeX]

Uh oh, They attract women? I'm in trouble if I get mine back. LOL. Naw, actually being a chic in one, its guys that take second looks, or DID, at mine when I turned the corner and all. Especially young guys, so I know they were looking at the car and not me. Heheh.

[BOARZHEAD]

When I drive mine out here people have the funniest expressions. But one thing for sure... Kids love it. You can just see them telling thier parents HOLY CRAP LOOK AT THAT TRUCK. Love it.

[Ldub]

Uh oh, They attract women? I'm in trouble if I get mine back. LOL. Naw, actually being a chic in one, its guys that take second looks, or DID, at mine when I turned the corner and all. Especially young guys, so I know they were looking at the car and not me. Heheh.

Oh Yah...seriously...

Being an old, wrinkled, fat guy, I tend to attract a lot of attention from young buff dudes too, I feel your pain...

OH SNAP!...

You think they were look'n at my truck?...aw crap...