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cjohle Member
Joined: Nov 30, 2014 Posts: 36 Location: Abilene, TX
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 8:57 am Post subject: Windshield hinge and latch suggestions |
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OK, so I have a couple of issues that I need suggestions for fixing. First, the windshield 'latches' appear to be large door hinges. I'm just going to assume thats an 'aftermarket mod'. Is it feasible just to buy the latches and install them?
Then, one of the hinges is pulling loose from the body of the jeep. Any suggestions on how I might fix this? I was thinking of putting a metal strap under the body and bolting it to that. I'm thinking the strap needs to be as wide and long as possible so it can get as much surface area on the body as possible.
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Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16256 Location: Wisconsin
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oilleaker1 Member
Joined: May 14, 2009 Posts: 972 Location: South Dakota
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Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2015 6:55 am Post subject: |
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Those hinges are installed to let the windshield fold back with the wind onto the steering wheel and you!!!!!! Wow, brilliant. John |
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RICKG Member
Joined: Aug 31, 2010 Posts: 1741 Location: SO IDAHO
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Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2015 10:20 am Post subject: |
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Am I right in thinking I see a removable hinge pin with a handle attached
to create a "latch" from the door hinge? _________________ keep 'em rollin'
RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a |
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ChuckW Member
Joined: Apr 17, 2005 Posts: 210 Location: Alabama
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Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2015 10:32 am Post subject: |
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That's one way to do it! Actually not a bad idea for a latch, just no adjustment! I wonder if the mounting points for the original latches are still there under the barn door hinges? _________________ Chuck W.
Dixie Division MVC #002
1952 M38/M100
M274A2
1964 CJ3B |
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cjohle Member
Joined: Nov 30, 2014 Posts: 36 Location: Abilene, TX
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Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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Not sure, but I intend to find out. |
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cjohle Member
Joined: Nov 30, 2014 Posts: 36 Location: Abilene, TX
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Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | There should be two weld nuts on the backside of the tub cowl extension. Have they pulled out or has the skin cracked and pulled out? I would take that lower hinge off and repair that section of cowl skin as necessary |
That's what i need suggestions for. The nuts have pulled through the cowl and i don't know how to shore that up so i can re-attach. I was thinking maybe a small steel plate to run the bolts through and distribute the tension, but I've really no idea if that would work. New territory for me. [/quote] |
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4x4M38 Member
Joined: May 30, 2014 Posts: 3447 Location: Texas Hill Country
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cjohle Member
Joined: Nov 30, 2014 Posts: 36 Location: Abilene, TX
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Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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Overall its in pretty good shape as far as i can tell. In TX, cars made before 1960 get a lot of leeway. The only things i had to do to pass inspection were add wipers and add a tag light (light for rear license plate). One of the PO's removed the emergency brake, it had no seat belts, and no blinkers. None of that is required pre-1960. Heck, only one tail light is required believe it or not.
I really hate the tag light. Added the blinkers because i almost got rear ended - nobody pays attention to the hand signals, and added seat belts. Understanding there are two schools of thought with the belts, but the roll bar is massive so I'm betting on the belts being the way to go.
Now i just have to keep the windshield from popping me in the head going down the road and ill feel about as safe as I'll ever feel in it... |
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4x4M38 Member
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cjohle Member
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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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I was referring to the hitch coming loose from the cowl. Id rather get that fixed before it wacks me in the head. Hehe |
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cjohle Member
Joined: Nov 30, 2014 Posts: 36 Location: Abilene, TX
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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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Brian - whereabouts in the hill country are you? I moved here (abilene) from Austin. Actually bought the jeep near Dripping Springs. |
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RICKG Member
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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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cjohle wrote: | Brian - whereabouts in the hill country are you? I moved here (abilene) from Austin. Actually bought the jeep near Dripping Springs. |
Cjohle meet my pal Brian, AKA 4X4M38, How do you do?? I do well, thank you.. CJ, give us a name that we can know you on a first name basis _________________ keep 'em rollin'
RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a |
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cjohle Member
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 12:14 pm Post subject: |
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Casey . . . Sorry about that. |
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4x4M38 Member
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Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 8:36 am Post subject: |
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Hello Casey,
I'm in Llano. We have close friends in Wimberley. Dripping Springs
has sure grown up in the last few years, but then so has Austin!
An hour and fifteen minutes from my house to "California East."
We can go spend a few hours and get home before it gets dark!
I went through Abilene a couple of times a lot of years ago.
Nothing like driving down the freeway with B1's doing touch and go's
over your head. That and man, is a B52 a big sucker up close!
I lived in Florida in the 60's and they would make a turn for McCoy
AFB near our place. Impressive then, but that one at the gate
at Dyess gives pretty good access!
That left lean is actually factory as the engine/tranny and transfer
case are mounted a little left of centerline to make room for
the front driveline.
Well it was factory before Bubba showed up.
Take care.
Ps: Rick, maybe some folks have a need to remain incog! _________________ Brian
1950 M38
MC11481
http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=album372&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php |
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