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Safari Windshield

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by p38L5, Apr 18, 2018.

  1. Apr 18, 2018
    p38L5

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    I have just been given a safari windshield by a friend who had 2 of them. It is in fairly good shape, some minor rust spots, broken glass. This was the parts donor for the one my friend kept. This one is missing the right hand hinge and the left side latch. I know this is a long shot - but, does anyone know of a source or have a junker with those 2 parts available. If I can't find them I'll just make them - I was hoping to save some time.

    Thanks
     
  2. Apr 18, 2018
    PeteL

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    By "hinge" i am guessing you mean the folding support arm? Not the hinge that runs along the top of the window?

    Those parts are common with a number of military M-vehicles, I believe. Try the truck vendors?
     
  3. Apr 18, 2018
    p38L5

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    Thanks PeteL, that's exactly the part I'm talking about. I will see if I can pull a part number off the one on the left side. The same probably applies to the latches.
     
  4. Apr 18, 2018
    PeteL

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    IIRC, the Dodge power wagon M-37 used the same pieces, among others. But "verify-in-field."
     
  5. Apr 19, 2018
    Irishman

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    I believe you will be able to find those parts on the "Beachwood Canvas" site. I would go broad with part discription
    and just type in windshield parts. That should give you a full range of parts for different vehicles.
     
  6. Apr 19, 2018
    p38L5

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    I will call them in the morning to confirm, but it appears they do have the parts. Thank you both.
     
  7. Apr 19, 2018
    p38L5

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    I spoke with Dan at Beechwood Canvas this morning. He identified my windshield and sent me a list of all parts he has in stock. He is checking for a couple of other items and once he updates the list I will place my order. Thanks again PeteL and Irishman.
     
  8. May 21, 2018
    p38L5

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    Update on the Safari Windshield: Dan at Beechwood has come up with all the parts I requested and the rebuild will start soon. It will have to wait a bit because, unfortunately - I broke my right femur on the 23rd of April.
    Thanks again to all you who directed me to Beechwood.
     
  9. May 21, 2018
    PeteL

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    That's a pretty big deal.
    Hope you avoided any complications, and that you heal well.
     
  10. May 22, 2018
    Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

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  11. May 22, 2018
    Glenn

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    Dang if that ain't a bummer. o_O
     
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