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Windshield Drop Pads

Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by jhuey, Jan 19, 2006.

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  1. Steamer

    Steamer Thick and gritty!

    Wrong pic. That was my first attempt. This is what I did to get by last summer:
     
    Steamer, Jan 28, 2006
    #21
  2. jhuey

    jhuey Michigan Jeeper!

    OK, this is what I came up with. The material is fishing rod foam. The diameter is slightly larger but will flatten out, Has a slight taper, which is ok since the hood is sloped. It is UV stable and soft.
     
    jhuey, Feb 13, 2006
    #22
  3. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I used 5/8" heater hose. Took some lube, and a lot of pulling/ pushing, but it's on, fairly flat, and looks pretty good.... Camera is at home, so no pic...
     
    Patrick, Feb 13, 2006
    #23
  4. uglyjeep

    uglyjeep Member

    Hey guys, check out McMaster Carr, they have a huge selection of rubber hose and tubing with the exact dimensions and hardnesses listed, maybe you'll find what you need there.

    Daniel
     
    uglyjeep, Feb 21, 2006
    #24
  5. Kodiak12060

    Kodiak12060 Sponsor

    You can get these brand new from some of the military jeep parts producers. Northstar, Walacks, maybe Krage. Try a search using M38A1. You'll have to repaint them as they are OD. $20+ for a set maybe. I forget exactly what the price is. Pete Debella, 4 wheel drive hardware too maybe.
     
    Kodiak12060, Feb 22, 2006
    #25
  6. CJ

    CJ Member

    I know where there are two NOS brackets with welting and rubber.. They are chrome though, for a "Park" model. Let me know if you are really interested. I am sure you can paint the metal.
     
    CJ, Mar 10, 2006
    #26
  7. Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

    Oh, you probably could. But then we'd have to lynch you...:)

    NOS Tux Parts - are you kidding man!?
     
    Boyink, Mar 10, 2006
    #27
  8. CJ

    CJ Member

    They are really NOS Tux parts. Of course, I would never paint them.:twisted:
     
    CJ, Mar 13, 2006
    #28
  9. HURRICANE

    HURRICANE Chief Pack Rat

    PM sent
     
    HURRICANE, Mar 14, 2006
    #29
  10. DKillam

    DKillam Sponsor

    Finally got around to working on drop pads. Used 1" black heat shrink on the leftover pieces from hood welt, then pop-riveted them on. I could have used the rivets supplied with the welt, but the pop-rivets with washers work better. :)
     
    DKillam, Apr 8, 2006
    #30
  11. TigerShark

    TigerShark Sponsor

    Looks like a great solution!
     
    TigerShark, Apr 8, 2006
    #31
  12. Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

    Best idea yet Don!!!
     
    Rondog, Apr 9, 2006
    #32
  13. gscj5

    gscj5 H2 Recovery Team

    Sweet...even the spider likes em!R)
     
    gscj5, Apr 9, 2006
    #33
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