M35 windshield frames

[spentshell]

Has anybody replaced the lower windshield frame on there truck,mine are totaly rotted and it drives me nuts besides it look like crud.Is there a manual that shows a parts diagram of the windshield assembly and wheres the best source for the frames. I have seen whole windshield assemblys for sale from various sources but I dont really need the whole assembly.

 

[gimpyrobb]

You need the single main frame or one of the individual frames for the glass?

 

[spentshell]

That what Im trying to figure out gimpyrob, the only part that has rot is the bottom

 

[spentshell]

Oh I get ya ,just frame for the glass

 

[clinto]

I bought new windshields for something like $135/140 each from www.csihmmwv.com . They are the Korean ones, I believe that is all that is available new. They don't leak too bad at the sides and bottom (they come with new seals) but they do leak like **** at the top, so when you install them, I'd run a bead of silicone on them.

If you want the good US ones, you have 2 choices. Find a good set of takeouts or take yours apart, sandblast and paint the steel frames and have a glass shop cut you some safety glass to fit and rebuild them.

 

[Bill W]

Your talking about the one piece 3/4 frame ( sides/bottom ) that use to be the only thing avalible, I see a few pop up on e-bay every now and then.

 

[gimpyrobb]

http://odiron.com/store/index.php?cPath=4_56_93

 

[Recovry4x4]

These rusting out has been a problem since the inception of the design. Why someone doesn't make them or at least the U shaped piece in stainless, bewilders me. The top piece with the hinge rarely rusts out. I got a complete windshield assy a while back and its Canadian made. Sadly, the one glass is starting to fog at the edge already.

 

[acetomatoco]

Heck, from 1949 til now on original frames ain't too bad... look at some Cucvs if you wanna see rust... I just takes em apart from the trucks I scrap and a little wire brushing, and some good primer and OD topcoat and a $35 piece of glass and some black RTV and back in business... same for the door glass...

 

[acetomatoco]

Kenny, your window must have been from the Bombardier production of the Deuce of 20 years ago.

 

[Recovry4x4]

That might be a good reason they are fogging. I got it from Sarafan when they were down here.

 

[M-37Bruce]

http://www.tridentautotech.com/military/windshield.html
One of these is rebuilt, the other came from Trident.
Give these guys a shout, Henry should take care of you, even better if you are in So Cal!
Good Luck,

 

[spentshell]

Nice,thanks for the link Bruce.Overall the frames are in good shape except for the passanger bottom which is totaly rusted out , I'm probably going to replace it .

 

[ajg6989]

I replaced one windsheild frame after cracking the glass. My passenger side is seperating with alot of rust between the metal and glass

 

[clinto]

Nice looking M37, Bruce. Welcome to Steel Soldiers.

Man, Trident has all sorts of M-series goodies, did you guys see all that steering linkage they offer?

 

[Manstein]

I replaced mine a while back because they were scabbing like yours. My new ones are Korean and work fine. The reason they rust is because water pools in the bottom frame. When you drive after it rains (I wish it would) it leaks out the bottom corners. I'm going to install a drain hole so that stuff can get out.

 

[Bill W]

I put 2 trident windshields on my first deuce back around 2001 and they're still holding up fine.

Bruce
Your 37 is looking darn good

 

[halftrack]

What are Trident's prices? I couldn't find any on the website.

 

[M-37Bruce]

Trident

I put 2 trident windshields on my first deuce back around 2001 and they're still holding up fine.

Bruce
Your 37 is looking darn good

Hey Bill, Hows tricks, you gearing up for the holidays?
halftrack,
The last time I checked........hold your breath, trident was letting the units, complete go for.........whisper-whisper, now this was four/five years ago........$85.00, the dealers went nuts when I blabbed it, made Henry promise not to sell 'em so inexpensive!! That is why I said if you are near, or live in SO CAL, & can walk in the front door, they will be able to make a deal for you. I'm sure they have gone up some. Give 'em a call, if enough guys get together, he might do a bulk purchase, wholesale price?
Good Luck,

 

[M-37Bruce]

Re: RE: M35 windshield frames

Nice looking M37, Bruce. Welcome to Steel Soldiers.

Man, Trident has all sorts of M-series goodies, did you guys see all that steering linkage they offer?

Thanks for the welcome everybody! I am so close to being finished, now I'm looking for another project, maybe an M-38 or even older jeep?