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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by vicrider2000, Feb 1, 2011.

  1. vicrider2000

    vicrider2000 New Member

    Being 6'5 and 300 lbs i dont expect much room.but would like to be more comfortable.The windsheild is to low on my 55 m38a1.I have to duck down to see through the glass.I know later models have higher glass.what years should i look for and will my glass fit
     
    vicrider2000, Feb 1, 2011
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  2. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Re: windsheild

    68-75
     
    Patrick, Feb 1, 2011
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  3. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    sparky, Feb 2, 2011
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  4. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Re: windsheild

    Where do you live? Lots of places you can legally run with the windshield folded down although goggles may be required.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Feb 2, 2011
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  5. Philip-TX

    Philip-TX Member

    Re: windsheild

    lower the seat. ???
     
    Philip-TX, Feb 2, 2011
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  6. 57cj5

    57cj5 Member

    Re: windsheild

    I used lower seat brackets and have plenty of room now. Not that I am the tallest person, but tall people don't have a problem.
     
    57cj5, Feb 2, 2011
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  7. vicrider2000

    vicrider2000 New Member

    Re: windsheild

    the gas tank wont let me. i might modify the tank i kinda like the old windsheild
     
    vicrider2000, Feb 2, 2011
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  8. vicrider2000

    vicrider2000 New Member

    Re: windsheild

    maybe i can put a back rest on the tank ad put a pad on the tank. Have to do something about that sending unit LOL
     
    vicrider2000, Feb 2, 2011
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  9. 57cj5

    57cj5 Member

    Re: windsheild

    I have the original style under seat tank with the sender on top of the tank. The seat mount is made from steel tubing. The seat slider/bracket is from Corbeau (racing style which is the lowest profile they sell). Seats are Corbeau Baja S. Seats slide fwd and back (further than normal due to notch cutout of wheel wells). It can be done....

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    Last pic showing top of seats compared to windshield..

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    57cj5, Feb 2, 2011
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  10. BOHICA

    BOHICA Whipper Snapper

    Re: windsheild

    How's access to the toolbox with those seats installed?
     
    BOHICA, Feb 3, 2011
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  11. 57cj5

    57cj5 Member

    Re: windsheild

    a little tight, but accessible. Harder with the soft top on though. I have a few things stored in there. The seat latches in the back with a windshield latch mechanism. A rod was welded to the frame for the latch to connect. Pivot up front was fabricated. I have to slide the seat fwd a little then recline the back to pick it up Still working on something to hold the seat up while I ruffle through the tool box. It works though.

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    Pivot..

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    side view..

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    57cj5, Feb 3, 2011
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  12. BOHICA

    BOHICA Whipper Snapper

    Re: windsheild

    Thanks. :)
     
    BOHICA, Feb 3, 2011
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  13. John Worman

    John Worman from New Mexico

    I'm not as big or as tall as you, but I added a 'ventilating windshield' to my 67 cj-5. I hated it! My eyes were about even with the top of the glass. There was no upward vision.

    I got a
    69' windshield with the low wiper motor. I've loved it. I see so much better.
     
    John Worman, Feb 4, 2011
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