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1975 Winshield Frame missing channel for top...

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by mdt70, Feb 12, 2005.

  1. Feb 12, 2005
    mdt70

    mdt70 restored 1975 Jeep CJ5

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    I bought a new windshield frame and was having problems installing my hardtop so, like an idiot, I cut off the soft top channel which was tack welded to the top front section above the glass on my windshield frame. Is buying yet another windshield frame my only option for replacing this channel or is there a manufacturer out there that sells a channel for a 72-75 style which can be rivoted or screwed on in place of the original? I am aware that the 76 and up is mounted to the top of the frame and this is not what I am looking for.


    Thank you,

    Mark
     
    mdt70, Feb 12, 2005
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  2. Feb 12, 2005
    Mugzilla

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  3. Feb 12, 2005
    timgr

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    That is a problem... Maybe someone out there has a rusty windshield frame you could cut/grind to get the channel. You could then weld it back on your frame. Have to be very careful of the glass, of course.
     
    timgr, Feb 12, 2005
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  4. Feb 12, 2005
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I have a '71-'75 ish frame I'm about to junk out...I think the channel is good on it yet. Lemme know if interested and I'll investigate further.
     
    Boyink, Feb 12, 2005
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  5. Feb 12, 2005
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    If you can find a channel to use, I would suggest either brazing it with a fine-tip oxy-acetylene torch or tack-welding it with a MIG welder and low heat. Make sure you have it clamped down well along the whole length and jump around while welding so that you don't get it too hot in any one spot. Shouldn't be necessary to have a bead run the entire length of the channel, IMHO.

    Good luck! ;)
     
    w3srl, Feb 12, 2005
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  6. Feb 14, 2005
    nickmil

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    Hi Boyink,
    PM'd you.
    Nickmil.
     
    nickmil, Feb 14, 2005
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  7. Feb 15, 2005
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Just saw this over on the CJ-3B site:

    John Bizel at Midwest Military sell that channel by the foot
    just search for midwest military in prior lake MN

    http://www.midwestmil.com/
     
    w3srl, Feb 15, 2005
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  8. Feb 16, 2005
    John A. Shows

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    I checked out his whole site and couldn't find it.

    but...page 10...rebuilt Ross Steering boxes...like $348.00
     
    John A. Shows, Feb 16, 2005
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