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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. Jun 5, 2010
    unclebill

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

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    Howard Eisenhauer

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

    H.
     
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    SIDSCJ

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    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..................
     
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    unclebill

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    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
     
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    Howard Eisenhauer

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    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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    Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

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    AA sells some nice ones (******* has them on his)... Put them on the list for the 'Super Slug'.
     
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    bnorth10

    bnorth10 Wicked Willys Customs

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    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.
     
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    kaiser_willys

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    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.
     
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    unclebill

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    okeedokee
    ima gonna go take me a lil look see.
    thanx!
     
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    kaiser_willys

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    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
     
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    Warloch

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    Yup (I think so) - ******* (across the street) got a set last summer from them.
     
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    EricM

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    colojeepguy

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    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]
     
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    ojgrsoi

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    Nice.
     
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    jasonjp62

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    [​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.
     
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    Rondog

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    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.
     
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    unclebill

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    brand new.
    i replaced it myself.
    i was able to adjust it enough to get it tight.
    thanks fellers!
     
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    colojeepguy

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    Don't know what happened to the picture in my 1st post
    [​IMG]
     
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    kaiser_willys

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    Told YA!! :p ;)
     
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