Bottom half of an M151A2 windshield?

[Robin Craig]

There is a run starting in the next couple of days west to east that I am connected to. Are your ducks in a row ie is it ready to be collected?

[rob love]

Not ready at this end. They are sitting at a surplus yard near portagecla prairie.

[maple_leaf_eh]

Rob, I'll leave the picking and loading to you. Glass would be nice but I am more interested in the condition of the bottom portion where it mounts. BTW, I learned the shatterproof coating on the original glass gets pitted and discoloured if you have grinder sparks hitting it. That and don't sit on a folded windshield. All reasons why I had John Grainger (IltisDriver) cut me a replacement at his auto-glass shop.

My mind's eye sees a 4-6" lift with corresponding hinges and latches. Not a permanent modification, just something for top down driving or road moves. The need is to raise the top edge of the windshield so I am not slouching. That might be OK if I was wearing leathers, arched back, hanging onto the bars of a powerful Harley, but not in an upright M151A2.

[rob love]

You will also have to raise the rollcage. And sew extensions on the tarp.

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by rob love

You will also have to raise the rollcage. And sew extensions on the tarp.

Those would introduce more complications that a single removeable riser for the windshield. I am a simple man - as you know.

[maple_leaf_eh]

Rob, any chance you'll be near the stock pile of M151A2 windshield frames?

TW

[Bob Phillips]

Hi Terry, Any chance you could gain an inch or two by trimming down the height of the seat frame? I think I still have a few kicking around if there is any merit in this suggestion.

[rob love]

Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh

Rob, any chance you'll be near the stock pile of M151A2 windshield frames?

Likely not until at least April or later. Although it has been a mild winter, it is still winter.