How To Remove Window Frames

[GrillMaster]

I know you just take the bolts out both sides but do you leave the window in. I would think it would rattle around without the support of the frame.

Kirk

 

[GrillMaster]

Also, dont you need the frames to support the winshield?

 

[Heus33]

You can leave the window in, there are felt tracks inside the door that will keep it from rattling but the glass is pretty much useless without the frames.

And the frame shouldn't support the windshield (that much), there should be a small gap to allow for the weatherstripping.

 

[Heus33]

Don't forget the bolt that holds in the wing window too.

 

[GrillMaster]

so the EB owners that build a winshield support on the front of their cage are just doing this for extra support and it is not necessary?

 

[WyleCoyote]

so the EB owners that build a winshield support on the front of their cage are just doing this for extra support and it is not necessary?

The hard top supports the windshield, not the door window frames. The windshield supports are for when you are running topless.

 

[Heus33]

40 years of stress/rust/etc wears on the frame. Getting a pair of turnbuckles that attach to the frame and the roll bar is a very smart idea. I remember riding around in mine before I did this and the windshield would wobble around a good bit, especially over bumps...eventually you'll end up with the windsheild frame in your lap.

 

[GrillMaster]

seems to be supported by the frames now that I have removed the top. Dont have a cage yet so was wondering if it was a good idea running with nothing supporting it

 

[ryoungbronco]

You should be able to ride around as long as the bottom bolts are in. I wouldn't take any big bumps or jumps until you can support the top of the frame.

 

[Heus33]

seems to be supported by the frames now that I have removed the top. Dont have a cage yet so was wondering if it was a good idea running with nothing supporting it

I did this for a summer. Just didn't "feel" right to me. Nothing like seeing the windshield shakin around to make you feel safe and secure!

You might want to take off the wipers and wiper motor assembly to help keep the weight down if you're gonna run like this for awhile.

 

[Mark]

seems to be supported by the frames now that I have removed the top. Dont have a cage yet so was wondering if it was a good idea running with nothing supporting it

The windshield frame will be banging against your door window frames pretty bad on bumpy roads. Best to have it supported.
A cage is a very important safety upgrade, even if you do not go off road. Is that high on your list?

 

[mustangtoby]

I built a couple of supports out of 1x2 square tubing, bolted one end to the roll bar and one end to the windshield frame. I doesn't make it much (if any) stronger for rollover protection, but it does stabilize the windshield frame (I am running a softop right now). It also gives you some framework to build from if you want to mount speakers or a cb or whatever overhead. Also makes an good handle to help climbing in and out, just need to mount some grab handles. I put some pipe insulation and wrapped it w/ good electrical tape and mounted my sirius antena on it, pretty clean install, all wires hidden.