It seems like it has regular old plate glass in it right now. Is this
okay, maybe because the size of each pane is so small that it has
enough strength? I'm thinking I'll probably just throw a rock at it,
or drop a rock on it, and see how bad it shatters. Then, if not too
bad, I'll just replace it with the same kind. I'm trying to call
around for prices though, and I'm not sure if it currently has plate
glass or what kind of glass it is. Any recommendations? I own a
motorcycle also, and plenty of times I drive around with the
windshield down anyway, so I'm not to worried about "flying objects" I
guess, but I also don't want the glass to shatter and make it even
more dangerous than driving with no windshield.

 

I wouldn't drive a vehicle 10 feet without a safety glass windshield.

Eric wrote:

> It seems like it has regular old plate glass in it right now. Is this
> okay, maybe because the size of each pane is so small that it has
> enough strength? I'm thinking I'll probably just throw a rock at it,
> or drop a rock on it, and see how bad it shatters. Then, if not too
> bad, I'll just replace it with the same kind. I'm trying to call
> around for prices though, and I'm not sure if it currently has plate
> glass or what kind of glass it is. Any recommendations? I own a
> motorcycle also, and plenty of times I drive around with the
> windshield down anyway, so I'm not to worried about "flying objects" I
> guess, but I also don't want the glass to shatter and make it even
> more dangerous than driving with no windshield.

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03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

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I wouldn't drive a vehicle 10 feet without a safety glass windshield.

Eric wrote:

> It seems like it has regular old plate glass in it right now. Is this
> okay, maybe because the size of each pane is so small that it has
> enough strength? I'm thinking I'll probably just throw a rock at it,
> or drop a rock on it, and see how bad it shatters. Then, if not too
> bad, I'll just replace it with the same kind. I'm trying to call
> around for prices though, and I'm not sure if it currently has plate
> glass or what kind of glass it is. Any recommendations? I own a
> motorcycle also, and plenty of times I drive around with the
> windshield down anyway, so I'm not to worried about "flying objects" I
> guess, but I also don't want the glass to shatter and make it even
> more dangerous than driving with no windshield.

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
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__________________________________________________ _________

 

I wouldn't drive a vehicle 10 feet without a safety glass windshield.

Eric wrote:

> It seems like it has regular old plate glass in it right now. Is this
> okay, maybe because the size of each pane is so small that it has
> enough strength? I'm thinking I'll probably just throw a rock at it,
> or drop a rock on it, and see how bad it shatters. Then, if not too
> bad, I'll just replace it with the same kind. I'm trying to call
> around for prices though, and I'm not sure if it currently has plate
> glass or what kind of glass it is. Any recommendations? I own a
> motorcycle also, and plenty of times I drive around with the
> windshield down anyway, so I'm not to worried about "flying objects" I
> guess, but I also don't want the glass to shatter and make it even
> more dangerous than driving with no windshield.

--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon
01 XJ Sport

There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry

Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940

Etymology: probably from g. p. (abbreviation of general purpose)
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.

http://www.7slotgrille.com/jeepers/t...ron/index.html
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Most state's law and antique auto clubs require the use of automotive safety
glass in all vehicles, regardless of age.

Many states require motorcyclists to wear safety glasses, even some without
helmet laws. I wear polycarbonate glasses day and night on my bikes, clear,
dark and yellow. They get damaged and have to be replaced regularly.

California will let you ride a bike without glasses, but you cant drive your
Jeep with the windshield down.

This is a world wide web, so questions about law should include your
location, but common sense should be universal.
--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California

 

Most state's law and antique auto clubs require the use of automotive safety
glass in all vehicles, regardless of age.

Many states require motorcyclists to wear safety glasses, even some without
helmet laws. I wear polycarbonate glasses day and night on my bikes, clear,
dark and yellow. They get damaged and have to be replaced regularly.

California will let you ride a bike without glasses, but you cant drive your
Jeep with the windshield down.

This is a world wide web, so questions about law should include your
location, but common sense should be universal.
--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California

 

Most state's law and antique auto clubs require the use of automotive safety
glass in all vehicles, regardless of age.

Many states require motorcyclists to wear safety glasses, even some without
helmet laws. I wear polycarbonate glasses day and night on my bikes, clear,
dark and yellow. They get damaged and have to be replaced regularly.

California will let you ride a bike without glasses, but you cant drive your
Jeep with the windshield down.

This is a world wide web, so questions about law should include your
location, but common sense should be universal.
--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California

 

Automobiles are required to have a windshield if they are driven on the
street, so you can't simply fold it down and avoid the flying glass. I don't
recall when they started using safety glass in windshields, but I am
thinking it was probably after that Jeep was built, so you probably do not
have safety glass in it and your concerns are very real. It should have some
kind of marks in the corner to tell you what it is. A good glass guy should
be able to tell you what it is just by looking at it.




"Eric" <eselk@surfbest.net> wrote in message
news:8479df73.0401140759.1df7edc0@posting.google.c om...
> It seems like it has regular old plate glass in it right now. Is this
> okay, maybe because the size of each pane is so small that it has
> enough strength? I'm thinking I'll probably just throw a rock at it,
> or drop a rock on it, and see how bad it shatters. Then, if not too
> bad, I'll just replace it with the same kind. I'm trying to call
> around for prices though, and I'm not sure if it currently has plate
> glass or what kind of glass it is. Any recommendations? I own a
> motorcycle also, and plenty of times I drive around with the
> windshield down anyway, so I'm not to worried about "flying objects" I
> guess, but I also don't want the glass to shatter and make it even
> more dangerous than driving with no windshield.

 

Automobiles are required to have a windshield if they are driven on the
street, so you can't simply fold it down and avoid the flying glass. I don't
recall when they started using safety glass in windshields, but I am
thinking it was probably after that Jeep was built, so you probably do not
have safety glass in it and your concerns are very real. It should have some
kind of marks in the corner to tell you what it is. A good glass guy should
be able to tell you what it is just by looking at it.




"Eric" <eselk@surfbest.net> wrote in message
news:8479df73.0401140759.1df7edc0@posting.google.c om...
> It seems like it has regular old plate glass in it right now. Is this
> okay, maybe because the size of each pane is so small that it has
> enough strength? I'm thinking I'll probably just throw a rock at it,
> or drop a rock on it, and see how bad it shatters. Then, if not too
> bad, I'll just replace it with the same kind. I'm trying to call
> around for prices though, and I'm not sure if it currently has plate
> glass or what kind of glass it is. Any recommendations? I own a
> motorcycle also, and plenty of times I drive around with the
> windshield down anyway, so I'm not to worried about "flying objects" I
> guess, but I also don't want the glass to shatter and make it even
> more dangerous than driving with no windshield.

 

Automobiles are required to have a windshield if they are driven on the
street, so you can't simply fold it down and avoid the flying glass. I don't
recall when they started using safety glass in windshields, but I am
thinking it was probably after that Jeep was built, so you probably do not
have safety glass in it and your concerns are very real. It should have some
kind of marks in the corner to tell you what it is. A good glass guy should
be able to tell you what it is just by looking at it.




"Eric" <eselk@surfbest.net> wrote in message
news:8479df73.0401140759.1df7edc0@posting.google.c om...
> It seems like it has regular old plate glass in it right now. Is this
> okay, maybe because the size of each pane is so small that it has
> enough strength? I'm thinking I'll probably just throw a rock at it,
> or drop a rock on it, and see how bad it shatters. Then, if not too
> bad, I'll just replace it with the same kind. I'm trying to call
> around for prices though, and I'm not sure if it currently has plate
> glass or what kind of glass it is. Any recommendations? I own a
> motorcycle also, and plenty of times I drive around with the
> windshield down anyway, so I'm not to worried about "flying objects" I
> guess, but I also don't want the glass to shatter and make it even
> more dangerous than driving with no windshield.