Weasel Windshield questions

[Merc51]

Hey

Does anyone have the following info?

Windshield glass dimensions? (to get them cut to...)

Glass thickness ( just in case its different from flat, easy to get glass.) 

Type/ style and size of the rubber "glazing channel" that the glass sits in in the frame

Am doing 2 windshields shortly.

Tks.

Dennis

[OZM29C]

Hello Merc51 @Merc51,

Apology for taking time to get back to you but I had to dig out of my shed an old Weasel windscreen pane that I had saved.

A bit of a disclaimer here. The dimension below are 'As Measured'.

The length of the glass is 689mm (2' 3-1/8")

The height is 402mm ( 1' 3-13/16")

Thickness 6.35mm ( 1/4" inch)

BTW the pane is laminated safety glass

You will have to double check my conversion from Metric to the old imperial units as I don't work in that system.

The channel rubber extrusion I believe is unique to the weasel. I purchased a NOS length many years ago from Patson Parts in Alaska but I am told that they have closed up shop and Dave Yamulla has acquired their weasel parts inventory.

[M29C3284]

Just to confirm John's measurements.

The dimensions on original technical drawing are; 690,56mmx403,22mmx6,35mm (27-3/16"x15-7/8"x1/4") and the corners have a 6,35mm (1/4") radius. And it's made from laminated safety glass.

[Merc51]

Thanks,

I take these measurements and run with them. Need two glass sets cause I got another weasel. Sat in shed for 12 years plus. Pics:

no hull number ...yet. 😞

Dennis

[Kislerich]

[Patrick Tipton]

The information they put in these manuals always amazes me.... - well played @Kislerich  😂

[Rob W]

That looks like a 1956 (#33) letterkenny rebuild data plate.....likely also a letterkenney hull. look for vertical welded seams.

[ErvingGoffman]

I also worked with a windshield replacement company and if you have hired an experienced auto glass repair expert then it's easy for them cut down that auto glass.

[Idaho Jim]

I will use the specs above (THANKS GUYS!) to have a pair cut. Not just sure how the frame comes apart. Mine might have been welded.  ??

Idaho Jim

[OZM29C]

@Idaho JimAt the centre of the windscreen frame where it pushes into the hinge frame you will find a small round head screw (photo 1) and on the side frames you will find 6 special special screws (photo 2), three per side. Getting the frame to separate can be a character building task. Good luck.

[Idaho Jim]

Ah, good to know! I soaked the screwheads in paint stripper to help unstick them, cleaned, and soaked in wd40 overnight. No go. Used an impact screwdriver and twisted off 4 heads and tore up the slots on the remaining 2. Now that I see what's there, I can punch out the remains and construct new ones on the lathe. I will be pulling it apart, cleaning, oriming, and painting before the glass guy puts in fresh glass. Thanks very much for the pictures! Big help.

Idaho Jim

[OZM29C]

3 hours ago, Idaho Jim said:

Ah, good to know! I soaked the screwheads in paint stripper to help unstick them, cleaned, and soaked in wd40 overnight. No go. Used an impact screwdriver and twisted off 4 heads and tore up the slots on the remaining 2. Now that I see what's there, I can punch out the remains and construct new ones on the lathe. I will be pulling it apart, cleaning, oriming, and painting before the glass guy puts in fresh glass. Thanks very much for the pictures! Big help.

Idaho Jim

@Idaho Jim I will look tomorrow on my work PC as I am sure that I made some drawings on those screws. 

[OZM29C]

@Idaho JimAs promised, drawings attached.

Windscreen frame retainer screw.pdf Windscreen frame retainer screw 2.pdf