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windshield latch pics?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by unclebill, Jun 5, 2010.

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  1. unclebill

    unclebill Banned

    my latches dont close very well at all.
    does anyone have some pics of the way they should be?
    thanks!
     
    unclebill, Jun 5, 2010
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  2. ExpressEN1

    ExpressEN1 Member

    ExpressEN1, Jun 5, 2010
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  3. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Too loose, too tight or won't stay latched?

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Jun 5, 2010
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  4. SIDSCJ

    SIDSCJ Jeep addict

    Are they stiff and won't move, or don't stay "hooked"? Remember the hooks (on the dash) are adjustable to allow for better latching. Howard, ya beat me to it..................
     
    SIDSCJ, Jun 5, 2010
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  5. unclebill

    unclebill Banned

    thanks
    i wish mine adjusted
    i see the notches on the plate.
    but there are only two bolt holes.
    so it is either installed.
    or not.
    so unless i am missing something here.
    no adjusting possible
     
    unclebill, Jun 5, 2010
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  6. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    The dash holes are supposed to be elongated so the latches will slide up & down.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Jun 5, 2010
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  7. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    AA sells some nice ones (******* has them on his)... Put them on the list for the 'Super Slug'.
     
    Warloch, Jun 5, 2010
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  8. bnorth10

    bnorth10 Wicked Willys Customs

    Does AA still set their kit? I have some for a flattie but cant find where they still make them. Only for CJ5's maybe or both???? I was going to look into machining another set if I couldnt find them.
     
    bnorth10, Jun 5, 2010
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  9. kaiser_willys

    kaiser_willys Well-Known Member

    dash is slotted, cant see it without removing the latch. you should be able to loosen up the two screws and slide it up or down. mine is too loose, and is tightened up as far as it will go. may be time for a new cowl seal.
     
    kaiser_willys, Jun 5, 2010
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  10. unclebill

    unclebill Banned

    okeedokee
    ima gonna go take me a lil look see.
    thanx!
     
    unclebill, Jun 5, 2010
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  11. kaiser_willys

    kaiser_willys Well-Known Member

    FWIW there is a plate on the back side, does not have slots. the pretty much sandwitch the dash. and if you take both screws out it will fall out
     
    kaiser_willys, Jun 5, 2010
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  12. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    Yup (I think so) - ******* (across the street) got a set last summer from them.
     
    Warloch, Jun 5, 2010
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  13. EricM

    EricM Active Member

    EricM, Jun 5, 2010
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  14. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    Mine kept popping loose when 4-wheeling (maybe because of the crappy aftermarket windshield frame flexing?) so I made a set myself. Not as pretty as the AA ones but just cost a few bucks at Ace Hardware.
    [​IMG]
     
    colojeepguy, Jun 6, 2010
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  15. ojgrsoi

    ojgrsoi Retired 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Nice.
     
    ojgrsoi, Jun 6, 2010
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  16. jasonjp62

    jasonjp62 Member

    [​IMG]

    here are mine Bill they have a plate behind the dash 1/4" if i remember. your dash should have slots so you can adjust them up or down.
     
    jasonjp62, Jun 6, 2010
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  17. Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

    How's the rubber gasket between your windshield frame and the cowl? If that thing's in poor shape I doubt you'll ever get the latches adjusted enough to hold. If it's missing, you're hosed.
     
    Rondog, Jun 6, 2010
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  18. unclebill

    unclebill Banned

    brand new.
    i replaced it myself.
    i was able to adjust it enough to get it tight.
    thanks fellers!
     
    unclebill, Jun 6, 2010
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  19. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    Don't know what happened to the picture in my 1st post
    [​IMG]
     
    colojeepguy, Jun 6, 2010
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  20. kaiser_willys

    kaiser_willys Well-Known Member

    Told YA!! :p ;)
     
    Last edited: Jun 6, 2010
    kaiser_willys, Jun 6, 2010
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