Welded Windshield

[stingray427]

Has anyone ever welded their windshield in place of the hinge? I dont plan on folding mine down and currently have it tied to the cage with the WH ties but was thinking that the whole thing would be a whole lot sturdier and cleaner looking if it was just welded (seamless). Feedback...

 

[22213evl]

how would you replace it if it got screwed up??

 

[Wyflyer]

I removed mine, treated the rust, rewelded the hinge, then added a bead of "Right Stuff" gasket material where the hinge pinches, and then stood the windshield up in place. It squeezed the goop out from between the hinges, which sealed the hinge against rainwater creeping in through the hinge and settling in the tray between the windshield and dash.

If you weld it, you can also install the wipers under the dash instead of above..

 

[TN1776]

If you plan on running trails at all, I would recommend keeping the hinge functional. Over the weekend on an easy run, I had to lower my windshield to get out of a pretty sticky situation. If it was welded in place I would have torn it off. Folded down, I was able to get out of that jam with no body damage...

 

[stout22]

Welding the windshield would make it tough to get the dash out.

 

[Steve83]

I don't see why. I've never folded the windshield down to remove the dash.

 

[PaulT]

Hey! It's Steve!!

 

[Steve83]

Nutt'n gets by you!

 

[Broncoman]

I don't see why. I've never folded the windshield down to remove the dash.

Then you got a few screws loose.....well the bronco does. There are screws holding the back of the dash to the window channel.

 

[73stallion]

not to mention you're gonna lose about 3/8" of height, so a top won't fit right.

 

[Steve83]

Yeah, I never put those screws in, and the dash is still rock-solid. (Quiet, too.) And since he'd probably pull the dash to do the welding, he's prolly not gonna put those screws in, either. Right?