'63 FST Windshield Vent repair

[Bill McC]

Hello,

Longtime, no post.
My FJ40's windshield vent, hinged by the rubber gasket material, has developed a tear about 90% across the "flexible hinge" created by the gasket material. Anyone care to share a thought on how to repair?

Thanks fellas.

 

[JohnnyC]

yes... you need to replace it

there is a thread in 25section about replacing the gasket... ill look

 

[JohnnyC]

is yours rivited?

link: https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-group/167715-windshield-vent-gasket-replacement.html

link#2: https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owner...ld-vent-install-hardtop-weatherstripping.html

 

[JohnnyC]

a bit of info here with the same linkes attached: https://forum.ih8mud.com/fj25-owners-group/602516-windshield-vent-question.html

 

[Bill McC]

CR?Pola. I really wasn't looking forward to drilling, but if I must. I need to find a very flat cutter so I don't ding up....nevermind. The welding is going to take care of the paint isn't it?

UGH




Okey dokey. Found a spot weld cutter at northern tool, looking for gasket.... Part 120-11A at SOR, $24.99. Ih8mud...priceless.

Next project...wiring. I have little electrical gremlins that occasionally turn off the '40 when I am putting about. And I found a canvas shop (MN-10,000lakes-lots of boats-boats need canvas...)that is interested in doing a top from scratch. Not going to mention the $3k priced one in Mass on the cape. But, need to sell the house in NH first. Anyone need a 6BR, 5 bath house in Hillsboro, NH??

 

[JohnnyC]

Sounds promising about the top... Need any pictures or anything let me know

Can't help you with the house... Ours was on the market for 6 months with no bites

Nobody wants a 3br 1.5ba ranch w/half finished basement

 

[HuntFishHuntFish]

Phenomenal. I have the original windshield frame, glass & glass gasket - but the same issue with the vent opening & trim/gasket. Great link to the repair ! Thanks JohnnyC.