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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. Jan 28, 2006
    Steamer

    Steamer Thick and gritty!

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    Wrong pic. That was my first attempt. This is what I did to get by last summer:
     
    Steamer, Jan 28, 2006
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  2. Feb 13, 2006
    jhuey

    jhuey Michigan Jeeper!

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    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
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  3. Feb 13, 2006
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    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
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  4. Feb 21, 2006
    uglyjeep

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    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
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  5. Feb 22, 2006
    Kodiak12060

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    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
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  6. Mar 10, 2006
    CJ

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    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
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  7. Mar 10, 2006
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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

    NOS Tux Parts - are you kidding man!?
     
    Boyink, Mar 10, 2006
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  8. Mar 13, 2006
    CJ

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    They are really NOS Tux parts. Of course, I would never paint them.:twisted:
     
    CJ, Mar 13, 2006
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  9. Mar 14, 2006
    HURRICANE

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    PM sent
     
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  10. Apr 8, 2006
    DKillam

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    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
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  11. Apr 8, 2006
    TigerShark

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    Looks like a great solution!
     
    TigerShark, Apr 8, 2006
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  12. Apr 9, 2006
    Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

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

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