My Willys 3A and 3B Community
3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations => Topic started by: FarmJeep on November 20, 2011, 02:13:54 PM
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Been away for a while, but back to finishing up our mystery 3a. �Our windshield is missing the wire that is used to hold the vent handle in the open/closed position. �The only information I've found is here - http://cj3apage.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Tech&action=display&thread=1225 �
Has anyone done a fabrication or have a source for a replacement?
Thanks,
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I guess your referring to the spring on the lever. I never have liked the way the vent lever works so I made my own.
(http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j276/yeathatshim/PB210001-1.jpg)
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I guess your referring to the spring on the lever. I never have liked the way the vent lever works so I made my own.
(http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j276/yeathatshim/PB210001-1.jpg)
No, I'm missing the wire that the handle "hooks" to so that the vent stays opened or closed. �It appears to be a bent 1/4" or so rod to a "U" and tack welded to the windshield frame. �My was ripped off somewhere along the line, so the vent just flaps. �Could you do a quick measurement on how long (including the bend) the wire might be?
Thanks!
Barry
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Tomorrow I'll take some measurements and photos to see if that helps you.
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�Our windshield is missing the wire that is used to hold the vent handle in the open/closed position. �The only information I've found is here - http://cj3apage.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Tech&action=display&thread=1225
I knew there was quite a discussion on this topic on the old forum. Now I see it's the one you included in your original question. Doesn't it answer your questions completely?
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�Our windshield is missing the wire that is used to hold the vent handle in the open/closed position. �The only information I've found is here - http://cj3apage.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=Tech&action=display&thread=1225
I knew there was quite a discussion on this topic on the old forum. �Now I see it's the one you included in your original question. �Doesn't it answer your questions completely? �
I just read the complete thread and it does give me what I need. Don't know how I missed it the first time. Thank you for the help and sorry for being such a bone head.
Barry
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Barry, do you still need a diagram for the U shaped rod welded to the windshield frame?
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Barry, do you still need a diagram for the U shaped rod welded to the windshield frame?
If you have a diagram, that would be great. I think I may be able to construct something based on the old note, but I can use all the help I can get.
Thanks,
Barry
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�Thank you for the help and sorry for being such a bone head.
Barry
Don't worry about. We're all in this together (and we enjoy our old Jeeps). You can see that there is a lot of help here so take advantage of it and we're glad you have joined us.
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Barry, I was looking at the part you need to make and got to thinking. I can make a drawing of the outline of the part from the top and the side to show it's form and curvature and I would have to mail the drawing to you to be sure it is exact size to the original.
The other option is I can bend one up for you that is as close to the original as I can make it and send it to you.
Which do you prefer? I have the 1/4" rod laying on my workbench right now.
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Barry, I was looking at the part you need to make and got to thinking. I can make a drawing of the outline of the part from the top and the side to show it's form and curvature and I would have to mail the drawing to you to be sure it is exact size to the original.
The other option is I can bend one up for you that is as close to the original as I can make it and send it to you.
Which do you prefer? I have the 1/4" rod laying on my workbench right now.
Those are both generous offers, but having a rod in hand would be wonderful. If you drop me a line at Barry@farmjeep.com, I'll send you my address.
BTW, there isn't a big hurry.
Thanks again!
Barry