Windshield Fold-Down Latch

[HollywoodC]

What are people putting on thier hood to allow them to fold down thier windshield and latch it onto thier hood?

I saw Tom's has a Windshield Fold-Down Latch - 3 pc Kit (pictured below).

What else is out there? Pictures of what you have would be awesome. Thanks.

 

[66ALRIDE]

That is all you need in the pictures. The U bolt bolts thru the hood and the windshield rests on it. The pin connects the windshield to the u bolt.

 

[66bronco74]

Hoods for the 66 - 68's had holes drilled for the u shaped latch. Latter Ford stopped installing this early option. It's a lot of wind in your face when driving with the windshield down.

 

[msweb]

That is all you need in the pictures. The U bolt bolts thru the hood and the windshield rests on it. The pin connects the windshield to the u bolt.

So the black piece mounts to the outside of the window frame, how do you adjust for tension so the windshield frame doesn't rattle? Any way to do it with a bikini top?

 

[HollywoodC]

That is all you need in the pictures. The U bolt bolts thru the hood and the windshield rests on it. The pin connects the windshield to the u bolt.

I think I understand, but I need a visual.
How is the black device mounted to the windshield?

 

[Scrapper_MV]

Has anyone figured out a way to fold down the windshield with a fiberglass hood? My hood is pretty flimsy (saves weight though) and has a hood bubble in the center that could not support the windshield latch with out some bracing. Has any one done anything like this?

 

[mango]

Has anyone figured out a way to fold down the windshield with a fiberglass hood? My hood is pretty flimsy (saves weight though) and has a hood bubble in the center that could not support the windshield latch with out some bracing. Has any one done anything like this?

Here is my solution to the folding windshield. Clears the raised hood. Keeps the bimini top on. Rearview mirror stays up. Bugs hurt at 40+mph.

I will get better pics of my simple tie down. It is just 2 small rubber bumpers and an aluminum slot to tie through. The Bronco is not very aerodynamic, and I rarely even tie the windshield down. When going 60+mph, the strap is barely waving in the wind.

 

[barronj]

I think I understand, but I need a visual.
How is the black device mounted to the windshield?

gratuitous shot of my bucket-

I will get close-up shots when I get home today-

 

[HollywoodC]

is that piece welded to the windshield frame?

 

[66ALRIDE]

The bracket for the spring loaded bolt is welded to the windshield frame.

 

[HollywoodC]

The bracket for the spring loaded bolt is welded to the windshield frame.

Are there other options?
Maybe some rubber bumpers?

 

[Scrapper_MV]

Here is my solution to the folding windshield. Clears the raised hood. Keeps the bimini top on. Rearview mirror stays up. Bugs hurt at 40+mph.

I will get better pics of my simple tie down. It is just 2 small rubber bumpers and an aluminum slot to tie through. The Bronco is not very aerodynamic, and I rarely even tie the windshield down. When going 60+mph, the strap is barely waving in the wind.

That's very cool! But it looks like alot of work. How did you do it?