has anyone attempted to widen a f/glass buggy ?
the pan is not a problem for me but, f/glassing about 80mm wide from front to back is starting to scare me.
anyone got some tips ?

Check out this one that Brad is building as there is heaps of glass work involved with it.
http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=22498#pid170816