Hi everyone. By any chance is there a pair of split windshield glass with frames somewhere outthere for sale?
Fj 40 split window windshield
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Safari windshields are notoriously hard to find these days :/
Group buy when being produced ?
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Someone posted a classified on here I think about 3-4 years back. I tried to find it but was unable recently when someone else was asking. They had 5 or 6 of them. I think from Middle East maybe military models. Price wasn’t to bad (cheaper than normal us spec) and the post was bumped many times over months as they didn’t sell fast.
I was looking for a good metal regular us spec windshield for months and it was the only windshield frame post forsale on mud for a while. Is the main reason I remember
I remember they looked complete. Glass and all
Maybe my post will jog someone’s memory or the person that posted
I was looking for a good metal regular us spec windshield for months and it was the only windshield frame post forsale on mud for a while. Is the main reason I remember
I remember they looked complete. Glass and all
Maybe my post will jog someone’s memory or the person that posted
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Would like to see that soI’ve been in that same hunt ... and I NEED a windshield frame as well
Was thinking of converting a frame to a split screen
Would be nice to convert one if it is possible.I’ve been in that same hunt ... and I NEED a windshield frame as well
Was thinking of converting a frame to a split screen
@K243014 This is the only picture I have... the owner was only a 3 poster here on mud and vanished in 16’
Here is his description in a conversation I had with him:
“ I had the same problem I wanted one but they are so hard to find. I made mine from an old 1973 fj40 frame I had. I welded in a 1/2 inch square tubing to the center with edging on each side. Made some templates and cut some 3/16 metal bar in the shape of the fold out windows. I had glass cut and i sandwiched them with some gaskets from steele rubber. I spaced the Auto glass apart with 1/8 bar.Theinside has screws all the way around to hold the glass and frame together. As far as the parts I made all of them except for the knobs are from a hitachi miter saw. I used 1/8 steel bar for the support rods. I cut apart a lot of the windshield frame to repair rust spots and to position the weld nuts to the inside of the frame for the top hinges and the support bases. because I moved the position of the wiper holes I hadd to switch to an aftemarket windshield wiper 12v black from speedway motors. Trying to figure out how to post some pics.”
Never got more pictures
Here is his description in a conversation I had with him:
“ I had the same problem I wanted one but they are so hard to find. I made mine from an old 1973 fj40 frame I had. I welded in a 1/2 inch square tubing to the center with edging on each side. Made some templates and cut some 3/16 metal bar in the shape of the fold out windows. I had glass cut and i sandwiched them with some gaskets from steele rubber. I spaced the Auto glass apart with 1/8 bar.Theinside has screws all the way around to hold the glass and frame together. As far as the parts I made all of them except for the knobs are from a hitachi miter saw. I used 1/8 steel bar for the support rods. I cut apart a lot of the windshield frame to repair rust spots and to position the weld nuts to the inside of the frame for the top hinges and the support bases. because I moved the position of the wiper holes I hadd to switch to an aftemarket windshield wiper 12v black from speedway motors. Trying to figure out how to post some pics.”
Never got more pictures
@gr8ful Abe here on mud was able to import several ... but... he has been busy and not around mud much 
Maybe one day he can get more
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For Sale - FJ40 Split Windshields (Safari Windshield)
Hi All, I've got 4 FJ40 Split Windshields for sale. The windshields are split down the middle & hinged, so that you can open up each half to let air flow into the truck. Great for non AC, hot weather climates. These are all top wiper mount models, and have an oem soft top channel welded into...
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That looks good. Looks like I will have to do the same thing he did.
Also @Wile E Coyote had/sold just the frame
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Probably wouldn't be too hard or expensive to make but would be time consuming. You could use this as gasket for the glass...
www.defender.com
Bomar High-Profile Hatch Gasket Material
Bomar's P2000-26 High-Profile Hatch Gasket replaces old gasket material that is cracked or no longer preventing hatch from leaking or rattling. Features: Specifically molded for Bomar extruded hatches Heavy-duty, black rubber gasket material
We can turn this into a how can we make a split windshield thread 
I have used (and mentioned in my post above) Steele rubber products... great customer service and a HUGE variety of rubber
I was thinking a push on weather stripping and you could easily use the lip that the windshield used to sit on to hold it
See these:
www.steelerubber.com
I have used (and mentioned in my post above) Steele rubber products... great customer service and a HUGE variety of rubber
I was thinking a push on weather stripping and you could easily use the lip that the windshield used to sit on to hold it
See these:
Push-on type Weatherstrip
Push-on type weatherstrip with tube and non-tube extrusions. Dual durometer composition push on trim seals fit flange ranges from .040" to .250".
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Here is a lid stay that could be used...
www.hingeoutlet.com
Honestly though do you really need a split window for this? Seems like the 1 piece glass would be a lot simpler. Just wouldn't be quite as authentic, but only a few ih8mud dudes would know. You could remove the split seam that the original glass seal goes into in the factory frame. Weld in a new one that is flush with the back side of the frame. Attach "D" rubber to the new seam. Then use oem windshield glass rubber around a stock windshield. So the seal would be the D gasket mating with the back side of the oem rubber. Then when it's closed it would look stock except for the hinges. You could drill a couple holes in the factory windshield and add a strip of metal in the center for support and another lid stay in the center.
Heavy-Duty Friction Drop Lid Supports - 7" Inches & 10" Inches - Multiple Finishes - 2 Pack
Hinge Outlet, Inc. offers products with the following specifications: Economy Lighter Duty Lid Support - 7" Inches - Bronze Finish - 2 Pack.
www.hingeoutlet.com
Honestly though do you really need a split window for this? Seems like the 1 piece glass would be a lot simpler. Just wouldn't be quite as authentic, but only a few ih8mud dudes would know. You could remove the split seam that the original glass seal goes into in the factory frame. Weld in a new one that is flush with the back side of the frame. Attach "D" rubber to the new seam. Then use oem windshield glass rubber around a stock windshield. So the seal would be the D gasket mating with the back side of the oem rubber. Then when it's closed it would look stock except for the hinges. You could drill a couple holes in the factory windshield and add a strip of metal in the center for support and another lid stay in the center.
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I have one took me 6 years to find and I payed dearly for it and dam happy I got it. Need measurements ring me up and I will do my best to accommodate.Here is a lid stay that could be used...
Heavy-Duty Friction Drop Lid Supports - 7" Inches & 10" Inches - Multiple Finishes - 2 Pack
Hinge Outlet, Inc. offers products with the following specifications: Economy Lighter Duty Lid Support - 7" Inches - Bronze Finish - 2 Pack.
Honestly though do you really need a split window for this? Seems like the 1 piece glass would be a lot simpler. Just wouldn't be quite as authentic, but only a few ih8mud dudes would know. You could remove the split seam that the original glass seal goes into in the factory frame. Weld in a new one that is flush with the back side of the frame. Attach "D" rubber to the new seam. Then use oem windshield glass rubber around a stock windshield. So the seal would be the D gasket mating with the back side of the oem rubber. Then when it's closed it would look stock except for the hinges. You could drill a couple holes in the factory windshield and add a strip of metal in the center for support and another lid stay in the center.
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Noce thanks for the info.Probably wouldn't be too hard or expensive to make but would be time consuming. You could use this as gasket for the glass...
Bomar High-Profile Hatch Gasket Material
Bomar's P2000-26 High-Profile Hatch Gasket replaces old gasket material that is cracked or no longer preventing hatch from leaking or rattling. Features: Specifically molded for Bomar extruded hatches Heavy-duty, black rubber gasket material
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A single glass is good... but... been eyeing the split windshield for over 25 years... me needs one lol
Here is what your talking about... a military Bandeirante had that style ... they called them heavy windshield
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A single glass is good... but... been eyeing the split windshield for over 25 years... me needs one lol
Here is what your talking about... a military Bandeirante had that style ... they called them heavy windshield
Military Toyota and Bandeirante thread!
1983 Hj47 This 1984 HJ45 was one of 214 for the Australian Army reserve force. They were for a battalion called Norforce ,made up of people ,including the local Aboriginal population for the purpose of patrolling the remote coast of Australia's north west coast. They were all 5 sp,p/ steering...
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