Custom windshield mounting

tl3883

I have a custom roll cage on my cart. It is built out of 1" round tubing. I want to install a plexiglass windshield and need some mounting advice. I will be taking this cart with me as I travel. Should I mount the windshield permanently or removable? Should I hinge it in the middle, is this personal preference or does it serve some purpose? Does anyone know of any cushioned mounting brackets for round tubing? If I mount it permanently I plan on making cushions to go between the glass and the tubing out of 1" rubber hose cut into 1" square pieces. Does anyone have any tips or traps about this project?

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kgsc

tl3883,

I know they make mounting tabs that can be welded to the tube to give you a nice flat spot even with the tube. I have some for mine but haven't installed them yet. Send a PM to blake80 and he can probably give you a link to where he got my tabs when we built our cages. I plan on just taking my old stock windshield and just make a "few" mods with a saw. Then make some way I can quick release it for travel.

rmarcusy

It's best to remove the windshild during high speed travel on the highway( I lost one, got sucked off on the highway) I like folding the split windshild down during the summer to get some cool air, and like it up during the cold winter to block the cold air.

DOOmsman

Hinged is nice for a breeze on hot days or to break the wind on
chilly evenings, also folded it will take op less room when removed.

blake80

http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/...ck_p_1708.html

these guys are who i get my stuff from. they have yet to let me down. i know they dont have a good rep on pirate4x4.com but we dont have a good rep on other forums either and if you need something special, they can and will make it

kgsc

Yep, same ones I have and they would work real good if I finally got off my arse and put them on. I'm tired of chewing on bugs.

blake80

I still have a pile of them

kgsc

Then you haven't mounted enough accessories You probably need to work on some lights so you can find your way back out of the woods once we turn you, Chevy and Boke loose at CAW next spring.

blake80

I have a pair of 5" off-road light still in the boxes at home. but with those head lights like the ones on your cart and mine, i dont really need them. i did use some of those brakets to mount my tail lights

kgsc

We just need some on yours up high so we can find you in the woods :) And you still have no guard on the front to protect those lights :(. Break out that welder..