What type of glass for CJ2A windshield?
It seems like it has regular old plate glass in it right now. Is this
okay, maybe because the size of each pane is so small that it has enough strength? I'm thinking I'll probably just throw a rock at it, or drop a rock on it, and see how bad it shatters. Then, if not too bad, I'll just replace it with the same kind. I'm trying to call around for prices though, and I'm not sure if it currently has plate glass or what kind of glass it is. Any recommendations? I own a motorcycle also, and plenty of times I drive around with the windshield down anyway, so I'm not to worried about "flying objects" I guess, but I also don't want the glass to shatter and make it even more dangerous than driving with no windshield. |
Re: What type of glass for CJ2A windshield?
I wouldn't drive a vehicle 10 feet without a safety glass windshield.
Eric wrote: > It seems like it has regular old plate glass in it right now. Is this > okay, maybe because the size of each pane is so small that it has > enough strength? I'm thinking I'll probably just throw a rock at it, > or drop a rock on it, and see how bad it shatters. Then, if not too > bad, I'll just replace it with the same kind. I'm trying to call > around for prices though, and I'm not sure if it currently has plate > glass or what kind of glass it is. Any recommendations? I own a > motorcycle also, and plenty of times I drive around with the > windshield down anyway, so I'm not to worried about "flying objects" I > guess, but I also don't want the glass to shatter and make it even > more dangerous than driving with no windshield. -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 03 TJ Rubicon 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose) A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: What type of glass for CJ2A windshield?
I wouldn't drive a vehicle 10 feet without a safety glass windshield.
Eric wrote: > It seems like it has regular old plate glass in it right now. Is this > okay, maybe because the size of each pane is so small that it has > enough strength? I'm thinking I'll probably just throw a rock at it, > or drop a rock on it, and see how bad it shatters. Then, if not too > bad, I'll just replace it with the same kind. I'm trying to call > around for prices though, and I'm not sure if it currently has plate > glass or what kind of glass it is. Any recommendations? I own a > motorcycle also, and plenty of times I drive around with the > windshield down anyway, so I'm not to worried about "flying objects" I > guess, but I also don't want the glass to shatter and make it even > more dangerous than driving with no windshield. -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 03 TJ Rubicon 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose) A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: What type of glass for CJ2A windshield?
I wouldn't drive a vehicle 10 feet without a safety glass windshield.
Eric wrote: > It seems like it has regular old plate glass in it right now. Is this > okay, maybe because the size of each pane is so small that it has > enough strength? I'm thinking I'll probably just throw a rock at it, > or drop a rock on it, and see how bad it shatters. Then, if not too > bad, I'll just replace it with the same kind. I'm trying to call > around for prices though, and I'm not sure if it currently has plate > glass or what kind of glass it is. Any recommendations? I own a > motorcycle also, and plenty of times I drive around with the > windshield down anyway, so I'm not to worried about "flying objects" I > guess, but I also don't want the glass to shatter and make it even > more dangerous than driving with no windshield. -- __________________________________________________ _________ tw 03 TJ Rubicon 01 XJ Sport There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." -- Dave Barry Pronunciation: 'jEp Function: noun Date: 1940 Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose) A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase, 1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in World War II. http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html (Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email) __________________________________________________ _________ |
Re: What type of glass for CJ2A windshield?
Most state's law and antique auto clubs require the use of automotive safety
glass in all vehicles, regardless of age. Many states require motorcyclists to wear safety glasses, even some without helmet laws. I wear polycarbonate glasses day and night on my bikes, clear, dark and yellow. They get damaged and have to be replaced regularly. California will let you ride a bike without glasses, but you cant drive your Jeep with the windshield down. This is a world wide web, so questions about law should include your location, but common sense should be universal. -- Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California |
Re: What type of glass for CJ2A windshield?
Most state's law and antique auto clubs require the use of automotive safety
glass in all vehicles, regardless of age. Many states require motorcyclists to wear safety glasses, even some without helmet laws. I wear polycarbonate glasses day and night on my bikes, clear, dark and yellow. They get damaged and have to be replaced regularly. California will let you ride a bike without glasses, but you cant drive your Jeep with the windshield down. This is a world wide web, so questions about law should include your location, but common sense should be universal. -- Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California |
Re: What type of glass for CJ2A windshield?
Most state's law and antique auto clubs require the use of automotive safety
glass in all vehicles, regardless of age. Many states require motorcyclists to wear safety glasses, even some without helmet laws. I wear polycarbonate glasses day and night on my bikes, clear, dark and yellow. They get damaged and have to be replaced regularly. California will let you ride a bike without glasses, but you cant drive your Jeep with the windshield down. This is a world wide web, so questions about law should include your location, but common sense should be universal. -- Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California |
Re: What type of glass for CJ2A windshield?
Automobiles are required to have a windshield if they are driven on the
street, so you can't simply fold it down and avoid the flying glass. I don't recall when they started using safety glass in windshields, but I am thinking it was probably after that Jeep was built, so you probably do not have safety glass in it and your concerns are very real. It should have some kind of marks in the corner to tell you what it is. A good glass guy should be able to tell you what it is just by looking at it. "Eric" <eselk@surfbest.net> wrote in message news:8479df73.0401140759.1df7edc0@posting.google.c om... > It seems like it has regular old plate glass in it right now. Is this > okay, maybe because the size of each pane is so small that it has > enough strength? I'm thinking I'll probably just throw a rock at it, > or drop a rock on it, and see how bad it shatters. Then, if not too > bad, I'll just replace it with the same kind. I'm trying to call > around for prices though, and I'm not sure if it currently has plate > glass or what kind of glass it is. Any recommendations? I own a > motorcycle also, and plenty of times I drive around with the > windshield down anyway, so I'm not to worried about "flying objects" I > guess, but I also don't want the glass to shatter and make it even > more dangerous than driving with no windshield. |
Re: What type of glass for CJ2A windshield?
Automobiles are required to have a windshield if they are driven on the
street, so you can't simply fold it down and avoid the flying glass. I don't recall when they started using safety glass in windshields, but I am thinking it was probably after that Jeep was built, so you probably do not have safety glass in it and your concerns are very real. It should have some kind of marks in the corner to tell you what it is. A good glass guy should be able to tell you what it is just by looking at it. "Eric" <eselk@surfbest.net> wrote in message news:8479df73.0401140759.1df7edc0@posting.google.c om... > It seems like it has regular old plate glass in it right now. Is this > okay, maybe because the size of each pane is so small that it has > enough strength? I'm thinking I'll probably just throw a rock at it, > or drop a rock on it, and see how bad it shatters. Then, if not too > bad, I'll just replace it with the same kind. I'm trying to call > around for prices though, and I'm not sure if it currently has plate > glass or what kind of glass it is. Any recommendations? I own a > motorcycle also, and plenty of times I drive around with the > windshield down anyway, so I'm not to worried about "flying objects" I > guess, but I also don't want the glass to shatter and make it even > more dangerous than driving with no windshield. |
Re: What type of glass for CJ2A windshield?
Automobiles are required to have a windshield if they are driven on the
street, so you can't simply fold it down and avoid the flying glass. I don't recall when they started using safety glass in windshields, but I am thinking it was probably after that Jeep was built, so you probably do not have safety glass in it and your concerns are very real. It should have some kind of marks in the corner to tell you what it is. A good glass guy should be able to tell you what it is just by looking at it. "Eric" <eselk@surfbest.net> wrote in message news:8479df73.0401140759.1df7edc0@posting.google.c om... > It seems like it has regular old plate glass in it right now. Is this > okay, maybe because the size of each pane is so small that it has > enough strength? I'm thinking I'll probably just throw a rock at it, > or drop a rock on it, and see how bad it shatters. Then, if not too > bad, I'll just replace it with the same kind. I'm trying to call > around for prices though, and I'm not sure if it currently has plate > glass or what kind of glass it is. Any recommendations? I own a > motorcycle also, and plenty of times I drive around with the > windshield down anyway, so I'm not to worried about "flying objects" I > guess, but I also don't want the glass to shatter and make it even > more dangerous than driving with no windshield. |
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