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fold-out windshields on ECJ5's

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Rondog, Mar 9, 2006.

  1. Mar 9, 2006
    Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

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    Does anybody have any good photos of an ECJ5 with a fold-out windshield? I know I've seen some here, but I don't seem to have copied any to my Jeep photo stash.

    Thanks!
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

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    I have a venting down in the shop ......if you want pics of it let me know.

    (dang now they know I have some good stuff stashed)
     
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    Rondog

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    Thanks! I'm working on a deal, looking for all the reference photos I can get.
     
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    BlueFlu

    BlueFlu past owner of some ecj5's

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    Its ok Billy. Your farm animals will guard the shop for you. R)
     
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    panzer

    panzer Super Mod Staff Member

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    Want to sell it Billy?????:twisted:
     
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    Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

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    So, how desirable are these things? Working on an even trade for my '56 windshield.
     
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    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Around here...highly desireable. Very cool feature.

    If you're over 5' 10" -ish, you might have trouble with seeing out, as the fold out frame means the glass is shorter yet.

    For me - for that and better wipers - the intermediate w/s was much more desireable.
     
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    Rondog

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    I'm short and fat, so that won't be a problem for me. The current owner is quite tall, so trading will be an advantage for both of us.
     
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    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    Scotts, (60cj5) is probably the nicest you'll find around here.
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    Rondog

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    Thanks Mike! THOSE are the photos I've been looking for! Got 'em saved now.

    The w/s I'm looking at doesn't have the split in the middle, it's one-piece glass.
     
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    Old Bill

    Old Bill Aggressively passive....

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    OK, It's not often that I have to ask dumb questions, but what is the advantage of having a flip out windshield? I imagine that not having the glass there may help some visibility issues, but then, so would putting the windshield down. I also suppose that it's a boon for those who prefer bugs in their teeth... :D

    Seriously though, all the advantages I can think of are small or easily duplicated. Can anyone give me a big advantage to it?
     
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    Rondog

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    In my case, a large enhancement of the "cool factor". Plus the option for better ventilation when the soft top is on? I've also read here, on an old thread, that these were designed to let positive air pressure into the cabin to help keep dust from coming in the rear on dirt roads. I think it was Steverdenver that knew a lot about them in that thread.
     
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    wheelie

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    x2 on the cool factor. Aside from that, I got nothin. First thing I do when I hit the dirt is drop the windshield anyway. Only way to fly, baby.
     
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    Howard Eisenhauer

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    Ever notice while driving with the top off that the wind seems to hit you in the *back* of the head? Ventilating windshields were intended for dusty areas, opening the windshield a bit breaks the vacume behind it that tends to suck dust/bugs/empty beer cans/furry little bunnies into the front seat area. Most vehicles from back in the days before pavement became prevalent had simular setups, think "Model T" fer instance.

    H.
     
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    rocnrol

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    hey look at that......... this guy wheels like me R)

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    the flip out has ALL the cool any one man can handle, people around here freak all the time when they see it. but it trully shines on the gravel roads. i close al the windows and crack the windshield and the dust inside is drasticaly reduced.
     
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    Kodiak12060

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    In many states you cannot drive on the road w/ the windshield down.
     
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    60CJ5

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    Thanks!! I think of it as early A/C. When I get the hardtop done, I think it will be nice with the w/s and the back windows open.
     
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