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3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations => Topic started by: Macgraham on January 24, 2012, 01:53:10 PM

Title: 3A windshield vent
Post by: Macgraham on January 24, 2012, 01:53:10 PM: I have a CJ3A but the windshield does not have the vent. The outline is there but it is not cut out. I am planning to cut it out and use a 3A vent door, spring and handle. any suggestions?
Title: Re: 3A windshield vent
Post by: bretto on January 24, 2012, 01:56:57 PM: Just fold down the windshield. Sorry I couldn't resist.
Title: Re: 3A windshield vent
Post by: Macgraham on January 24, 2012, 02:00:57 PM: You talked me into it, I'm tired of body work anyway.
Title: Re: 3A windshield vent
Post by: Bob W on January 24, 2012, 02:24:53 PM: Do you have a photo of your windshield?
Title: Re: 3A windshield vent
Post by: Gunslinger on January 24, 2012, 06:41:41 PM: It might be an M38 Windshield, just guessing
Title: Re: 3A windshield vent
Post by: Matto on January 24, 2012, 07:51:58 PM: The M38 windshields have the vent panel in them but they were bolted shut with two straps over the exterior. I have a couple extra panels with handles I picked up at a swap meet. Send a PM if you need one and I'll send you a picture.
Matt
Title: Re: 3A windshield vent
Post by: calvinhunt on January 25, 2012, 01:07:28 AM: Quote
I have a CJ3A but the windshield does not have the vent. The outline is there but it is not cut out. I am planning to cut it out and use a 3A vent door, spring and handle. any suggestions?
I have never seen a 3A windshield without the vent having been cut out. I wouldn't mind have one like that. I have never opened mine since the restoration project was completed more than three years ago. However, I drive it only in the summer and do not have a top. I don't need the vent.
Title: Re: 3A windshield vent
Post by: bretto on January 25, 2012, 08:57:43 AM: I bet it is a repro frame.
Title: Re: 3A windshield vent
Post by: Bob W on January 25, 2012, 09:07:36 AM: There is another possibility, however it's very unlikely ;)
Title: Re: 3A windshield vent
Post by: athawk11 on January 25, 2012, 10:45:26 AM: Okay Bill,
You threw out a tease. What is another possibility?

Tim
Title: Re: 3A windshield vent
Post by: F Bill on January 25, 2012, 10:50:51 AM: Quote
Okay Bill,
You threw out a tease. ï¿½What is another possibility?

Tim

I didn't say nuttin'.......Who's on First!
Title: Re: 3A windshield vent
Post by: athawk11 on January 25, 2012, 01:47:01 PM: Come on!! I hate to beg, but I gots to know!

Tim
Title: Re: 3A windshield vent
Post by: Bob W on January 25, 2012, 04:08:21 PM: The six pilot model M-38s did not have the center punched out.
Title: Re: 3A windshield vent
Post by: athawk11 on January 25, 2012, 04:39:09 PM: Wow. Now that would be one special windshield frame. I would also like to see a photo.

Thanks Bill.
Title: Re: 3A windshield vent
Post by: F Bill on January 25, 2012, 06:15:33 PM: Quote
Wow. ï¿½Now that would be one special windshield frame. ï¿½I would also like to see a photo.

Thanks Bill.

Much as I would like to take credit.....that's BOB!
Title: Re: 3A windshield vent
Post by: athawk11 on January 25, 2012, 07:40:46 PM: You guys are both so informative, I sometimes forget who I'm writing to.

To sum up...Thanks Bob!

Still hoping for that photo Mac!
Title: Re: 3A windshield vent
Post by: macrisel on January 26, 2012, 10:20:13 AM: WOW! :o

Bob you have to tell us how you came across that little tid bit of information! I have had your book sitting in my Walck's cart for two months........patiently waiting until I add some more parts to order. I may have to bite the shipping bullet and just order the book alone!
Title: Re: 3A windshield vent
Post by: Bob W on January 26, 2012, 10:57:46 AM: That feature can be seen in period photographs of the pilot models. There is an article in the MVPA magazine Army Motors issue #126 with many great photographs. Pilot model #5 has survived and is owned by a collector. A friend and I took a 2000+ mile road trip to see MC 10005 for a couple hours. MC 10005 still has the original un-punched windshield frame.
Title: Re: 3A windshield vent
Post by: athawk11 on January 26, 2012, 12:11:49 PM: I did read Bob's M38/Pilot article on the Siblings page. Very informative. Photo's are old and grainy, but I think I can make out a couple none cut vents.

Tim