Hi Eric,
The 1946 Civilian Jeep came new with safety glass, I really doubt
any would try even tempered glass, mostly because it's illegal and would
leave themselves wide open for a law suit.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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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.

 

Hi Eric,
The 1946 Civilian Jeep came new with safety glass, I really doubt
any would try even tempered glass, mostly because it's illegal and would
leave themselves wide open for a law suit.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

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.

 

Hi Eric,
The 1946 Civilian Jeep came new with safety glass, I really doubt
any would try even tempered glass, mostly because it's illegal and would
leave themselves wide open for a law suit.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

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.

 

Hi Paul,
Us Californians, may drive with the windshield down, I used to do
it all the time. The law says the vehicle "shall be equipped with an
adequate windshield", it doesn't saying anything about having to have it
up to see through it: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26700.htm
When offroading, I'd just leave it back at camp:
http://www.----------.com/brokenbuggy.jpg More Real Jeepers would be
doing it, but the wind is so compressed that driving at 45 MPH is like
over a hundred on a bike. Of course we still have operating mirrors. But
it's perfect for Highway One, along the beaches where the speed limit is
only 25 anyway.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Paul Calman wrote:
>
> 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

 

Hi Paul,
Us Californians, may drive with the windshield down, I used to do
it all the time. The law says the vehicle "shall be equipped with an
adequate windshield", it doesn't saying anything about having to have it
up to see through it: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26700.htm
When offroading, I'd just leave it back at camp:
http://www.----------.com/brokenbuggy.jpg More Real Jeepers would be
doing it, but the wind is so compressed that driving at 45 MPH is like
over a hundred on a bike. Of course we still have operating mirrors. But
it's perfect for Highway One, along the beaches where the speed limit is
only 25 anyway.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Paul Calman wrote:
>
> 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

 

Hi Paul,
Us Californians, may drive with the windshield down, I used to do
it all the time. The law says the vehicle "shall be equipped with an
adequate windshield", it doesn't saying anything about having to have it
up to see through it: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26700.htm
When offroading, I'd just leave it back at camp:
http://www.----------.com/brokenbuggy.jpg More Real Jeepers would be
doing it, but the wind is so compressed that driving at 45 MPH is like
over a hundred on a bike. Of course we still have operating mirrors. But
it's perfect for Highway One, along the beaches where the speed limit is
only 25 anyway.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Paul Calman wrote:
>
> 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

 

I was written up for it in 90, driving an old USMC truck. The law may have
changed.

--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:4005B909.F935556C@***.net...
> Hi Paul,
> Us Californians, may drive with the windshield down, I used to do
> it all the time. The law says the vehicle "shall be equipped with an
> adequate windshield", it doesn't saying anything about having to have it
> up to see through it: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26700.htm
> When offroading, I'd just leave it back at camp:

 

I was written up for it in 90, driving an old USMC truck. The law may have
changed.

--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:4005B909.F935556C@***.net...
> Hi Paul,
> Us Californians, may drive with the windshield down, I used to do
> it all the time. The law says the vehicle "shall be equipped with an
> adequate windshield", it doesn't saying anything about having to have it
> up to see through it: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26700.htm
> When offroading, I'd just leave it back at camp:

 

I was written up for it in 90, driving an old USMC truck. The law may have
changed.

--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:4005B909.F935556C@***.net...
> Hi Paul,
> Us Californians, may drive with the windshield down, I used to do
> it all the time. The law says the vehicle "shall be equipped with an
> adequate windshield", it doesn't saying anything about having to have it
> up to see through it: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26700.htm
> When offroading, I'd just leave it back at camp:

 

Was it broken, so you couldn't put it up and pass? It's the same
law as when it was brought up to me by a CHP, back in '68.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Paul Calman wrote:
>
> I was written up for it in 90, driving an old USMC truck. The law may have
> changed.
>
> --
> Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California