73 windshield leaks

[amaurer]

I'm getting crazy-huge leaks through the bottom corners of my windshield. I can't tell if the water is coming in from the windshield rubber, or from the seal between the windshield and the tub...

Any "usual suspects" in this area?

 

[hzjoe]

same for me but it stop when i change the windshield and gasket.

 

[Kroll]

Also those folding windshields like to rust from the inside out (usually in the corners at the bottom).
Take the top off, fold the windshield forward and examine.

 

[simonliew]

Kroll,
l talk to Dan yesterday about wheeling in NorthDakota in july,can you go?
Extreme wheeling in the badlands.
sorry for the hijack.
Simon

 

[BobBJ74]

Had same problem on my 74, found rust on bottom of windscreen frame under glass seal. repaired frame and used bithum sealer on glass rubber. Also had rust on tub under windscreen frame{result of trapped water} Repaired metal work and used new rubber gasket with sealer between tub and windscreen frame. No leaks. Avg rainfall here 900mm or 36" yearly.

 

[Chang-kuao-lo]

same on my bj74. started with a waterfall out the driver's corner, now it's rusted through on the inside of the windsheild bib (cowling?). i'm afraid a replacement bib and seals may be in order. i think Japan4x4 is johnny on-the-spot when it comes to replacements.

btw does the 73 have the frp top?

 

[Kroll]

Yes a 73 has the FRP top...but no 13bt.