Wildhorses Viewfinder Windshield parts

[UGA]

Looking for anyone that has parts for the Viewfinder windshield that used to be offered by Wildhorses. It’s the aluminum framed windshield with the wipers moved to the bottom. I am missing a wiper pivot shaft. If anyone has a line on one please let me know.

 

[76YETI]

Sorry to hijack...But, this would be an ideal time for Wildhorses to produce the Viewfinder windshield again!!!

 

[DirtDonk]

I just replied to your other thread in the CHAT section.

But I agree with yeti!
We should definitely start making them. But out of regular old galvanized steel this time I think.
No reason to do stainless anymore, with the way people take care of their Broncos these days.
A lot of windshield frames were desired back in the day made of stainless because of the almost ubiquitous rust issue that people had in some areas. But I just don’t see that being a problem these days.
And if you make a good one, out of mild steel, then have it galvanized, or cad plated, or zinc dipped, or whatever you wanna call it. I don’t see how they wouldn’t last the life of the vehicle after that.

 

[m_m70]

We should definitely start making them. But out of regular old galvanized steel this time I think.

Not so sure.....it seems that every part available for our trucks need some sort of mod/massaging to get to fit right. I won't weld on galv steel.

 

[DirtDonk]

It's a point, but maybe there's a less obnoxious coating that could be utilized? Still get the protection all over and inside, but without the potential off-gassing that goes with galvanizing.
Then again, sometimes it's as simple as using good ventilation to stay out of the danger zone. Especially if the welding is something minimal.

Paul

 

[m_m70]

True....I run the stainless frame that I got from Tom's years back before they doubled in price. I did have to move one locking bracket over a touch (not a big deal). Never painted it but I've been thinking about polishing it out just to see what that would look like.

 

[DirtDonk]

I think it would look pretty cool actually. In a mildly blingy sort of way I suppose.
Like the old-school front grille chroming we used to do. Not overpowering, but not something that everyone will like.

I always thought painting would be normal, but now that you mention polishing, I think that would look interesting.
Certainly be a conversation starter!

paul