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Original Color for Windshield Hinges

Discussion in 'Early Jeep Restoration and Research' started by BlueComet, Jan 3, 2007.

  1. Mar 18, 2007
    BlueComet

    BlueComet 1962 JEEP CJ-5

    Montrose, Colorado
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    Okay, I'm about to look pretty goofy, but I just ordered some 1/4"-28 stainless steel machine screws with the phillips flat head - and they are too small. Not a huge loss, but now I have to figure out the correct size for my Jeep. As best I can tell from measuring, it looks like 5/16"-18 may be the correct (factory original) size for my application. Anyone else have this size on their Jeep besides me? I'm comparing the originals to a scaled bolt chart to get these measurements. I am fairly certain the ones on the Jeep are original, as they look just like those posted earlier in this thread with the gripper ribs on the taper of the head. (Probably shoulda checked BEFORE I ordered!)

    Anyway, I thought it might be helpful to someone else too if we nail (or bolt) this one down. By the way, I've enjoyed this thread - thanks for all the replies.
     
    Last edited: Mar 18, 2007
  2. Jun 24, 2010
    4XFool

    4XFool 60 Willys CJ5

    Washington, PA
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    My CJ5 (1960) is in the process of being painted and the painter asked me about the black on the windshield frame and hinges (yes, I am going with the black look). Does anyone know if Rondog is correct? (I only ask because he started with "I think...") I have seen pics where it appears to be high gloss, but obviously been repainted. How shiny were they?
     
  3. Jun 24, 2010
    haighfam

    haighfam Member

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    My '57 windshield frame has the original paint and is definitely 60% semi-gloss black. Eastwood satin chassis black matches perfectly.
     
  4. Jun 25, 2010
    dvw86

    dvw86 Member

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    Well my 1955 CJ5 had original paint. It had a black windshield with body color green hinges. I'm not saying that all CJ5's were that way, but mine definitely was.
     
  5. Jun 25, 2010
    timgr

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  6. Feb 4, 2020
    zeppy

    zeppy New Member

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    My new to me 1955 CJ5 number 181 off the line appears to have the windshield frame painted body color. Even under the cowl rubber it's Diamond Blue. Thoughts????
     
  7. Feb 4, 2020
    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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    It seems the first few hundred are all that colour, Tonk was. There's other examples in our range that have the body coloured ws frame & floor pans.
     
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