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windshield frame

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by clay, Nov 5, 2007.

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Which W/S frame would you go with?

Poll closed Nov 10, 2007.

  1. top wipers

    9 vote(s)
    45.0%

  2. bottom wipers

    11 vote(s)
    55.0%
  1. Nov 5, 2007
    clay

    clay Driving

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    what would you do? keep the top w/s wipers with boat wiper motor or upgrade to bottom wipers. Since I have upgraded all the safety things like brakes and steering and have a glass tub this isn't a restoration. I do like the look of the top wipers and it does help keep the early look but not over safety.
     
    clay, Nov 5, 2007
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  2. Nov 5, 2007
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    You talking bottom wiper with the early glass or the later, taller glass?
     
    sparky, Nov 5, 2007
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  3. Nov 5, 2007
    clay

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    I was thinking the 69-75 frame but I can get whatever frame.
     
    clay, Nov 5, 2007
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  4. Nov 5, 2007
    nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

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    After spending years bending my neck trying to see stop lights with the top on I'd say bottom mount wipers with the arched glass ('69-'75 style) UNLESS you have a ventilating early style windshield. Then that would be the choice for the coolness factor.... Nickmil
     
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  5. Nov 5, 2007
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Definitely bottom wipers then. If you had the 68/69 style you don't gain much, other than the wiper motor.
     
    sparky, Nov 5, 2007
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  6. Nov 5, 2007
    clay

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    If I get the 69-75 then is that the year soft top I would get later?
     
    clay, Nov 5, 2007
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  7. Nov 5, 2007
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    sparky, Nov 5, 2007
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  8. Nov 5, 2007
    aallison

    aallison 74 cj6, 76 cj5. Has anyone seen my screwdriver?

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    First choice is vented windshield. One just sold on Ebay for $152 bucks.

    Second choice is top wipers if you are short like me and have no problem seeing out, the top wipers are cool. Bit I woud only use top mount if I could find good quality motors and blades. Marine grade is what I'm looking for.

    Last choice is bottom mount wipers.
     
    aallison, Nov 5, 2007
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