Windshield question

DesertDeuces · 03-23-2010, 01:06 PM

My '84 Marathon came with a folding windshield. The plexi is in good shape, but the hinge is not.

What's your opinion: put a piano hinge on (which I think would look weird) or buy a new windshield?

Is there another type of hinge you might recommend if you think it's worth it?

Thanks,
Pat

SpoiledRotten · 03-23-2010, 01:10 PM

What's the rest of the cart look like. If the cart looks "used", then I would go with a piano hinge. It won't look out of place. That what they used to use anyway, isn't it? If you have a custom cart, then I would probably spring for a new windshield.

Timdelta · 03-23-2010, 01:11 PM

google plexiglass hinges and you will see a good answer. i saw some on ebay

Rickster · 03-23-2010, 02:09 PM

What kind of hinge did it have?

Timdelta · 03-23-2010, 02:35 PM

They were clear plexiglass hinges. I couldn't get a link to the forum. sorry! They would look perfect. Just went back and googled plexiglass hinges and this is about 3 items down on the page

CLEAR ACRYLIC PLASTIC HINGES (LOT OF 12 PER ORDER)
Item condition: New
Quantity:
More than 10 available
Price: US $7.50 Buy It NowBuy It Now
Watch this item
Shipping: $2.00US Postal Service First Class Mail See more services | See all details
Estimated delivery within 5-8 business days.
Returns:

dougmcp · 03-23-2010, 03:02 PM

Pricing between $6 and $12 depending on your preference, UV protected etc. Link: http://www.sdplastics.com/livinghinges.html

essness · 03-23-2010, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougmcp

Pricing between $6 and $12 depending on your preference, UV protected etc. Link: http://www.sdplastics.com/livinghinges.html

$75.00 min order amount

DesertDeuces · 03-23-2010, 03:38 PM

Thanks for the info. And, to answer your question Spoiled, it's a beater but I'm fixing it up. The body's in really good condition - no dents or dings - but the paint's rough. I already got some rattle-can paint for it - hammered finish forest green. I carpeted it, too. I'm gonna build a flatbed for the back out of the frame for the rear seat.

I'll check out those links on the hinges.

Thanks,
Pat

dougmcp · 03-23-2010, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by essness

$75.00 min order amount

Oops, never saw that, good catch!

essness · 03-23-2010, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougmcp

Oops, never saw that, good catch!

Dont fret it Doug, you've had my back before

03-23-2010, 01:06 PM	#1
DesertDeuces Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 50	Windshield question My '84 Marathon came with a folding windshield. The plexi is in good shape, but the hinge is not. What's your opinion: put a piano hinge on (which I think would look weird) or buy a new windshield? Is there another type of hinge you might recommend if you think it's worth it? Thanks, Pat
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03-23-2010, 01:10 PM	#2
SpoiledRotten Conservatively Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Below the Mason Dixon Posts: 3,610	Re: Windshield question What's the rest of the cart look like. If the cart looks "used", then I would go with a piano hinge. It won't look out of place. That what they used to use anyway, isn't it? If you have a custom cart, then I would probably spring for a new windshield.

03-23-2010, 01:11 PM	#3
Timdelta Getting Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bradenton Fl area Posts: 115	Re: Windshield question google plexiglass hinges and you will see a good answer. i saw some on ebay

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Rickster Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 48	Re: Windshield question What kind of hinge did it have?
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03-23-2010, 02:35 PM	#5
Timdelta Getting Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bradenton Fl area Posts: 115	Re: Windshield question They were clear plexiglass hinges. I couldn't get a link to the forum. sorry! They would look perfect. Just went back and googled plexiglass hinges and this is about 3 items down on the page CLEAR ACRYLIC PLASTIC HINGES (LOT OF 12 PER ORDER) Item condition: New Quantity: More than 10 available Price: US $7.50 Buy It NowBuy It Now Watch this item Shipping: $2.00US Postal Service First Class Mail See more services \| See all details Estimated delivery within 5-8 business days. Returns:

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03-23-2010, 03:02 PM	#6
dougmcp Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,757	Re: Windshield question Pricing between $6 and $12 depending on your preference, UV protected etc. Link: http://www.sdplastics.com/livinghinges.html

03-23-2010, 03:38 PM	#8
DesertDeuces Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 50	Re: Windshield question Thanks for the info. And, to answer your question Spoiled, it's a beater but I'm fixing it up. The body's in really good condition - no dents or dings - but the paint's rough. I already got some rattle-can paint for it - hammered finish forest green. I carpeted it, too. I'm gonna build a flatbed for the back out of the frame for the rear seat. I'll check out those links on the hinges. Thanks, Pat
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