Soft Top Windshield Bracket Question

[Bocephus]

So I took my project Humvee a part a couple years ago, and this included removing the soft top. I purchased a new black top, but I can't seem to find the old bracket that was used to secure the top to the windshield.

Does anybody know what this part is called so I can search for it correctly? Or does anybody have one for sale?


Thanks.

 

[Action]

former
why would you have removed that?

 

[Bocephus]

Why did I remove the top? I had the truck repainted.

 

[Action]

The part that secures the top to the windshield frame is a 7' long thin strip of metal with a "c" channel that the top slides into. I was wondering why you removed that from the windshield frame. Or, do I not understand your original question.

 

[Bocephus]

Well, I honestly don't know why I removed it, haha. ORRRRR, the paint guy removed it, and I never received it back. I bought 4 Humvees at once, and this one was sent to paint for about a year, then sat in a shed for another year. Its finally now being finished, and I'm learning I cannot for the life of me remember where some parts went, like whatever piece holds the soft top down.

 

[Action]

if we are still talking about the same part....

5581367.....former, pillar front
aka 12340031

this one holds the top to the windshield frame,
then the bows and rails hold it down on the sides and middle, pillars hold it down on the back (and middle).

 

[Bocephus]

Perfect. Thanks.

 

[porkysplace]

if we are still talking about the same part....

5581367.....former, pillar front
aka 12340031

this one holds the top to the windshield frame,
then the bows and rails hold it down on the sides and middle, pillars hold it down on the back (and middle).

Find that in the parts TM did ya ?

 

[Action]

Find that in the parts TM did ya ?

you know i did. Same page as the windshield frame.

BOCEPHUS, if they didn't do a good job painting that part, you may have a lot of trouble getting the top back in it.

 

[Bocephus]

Nothing has gone easily with this build, so I will just assume they did not do a good job.

The good news is, my buddy text me this morning saying he found the part in his shop. So I won't need to hunt one down now.

 

[Action]

Lay the top on the hood upside down, as if it was flipped over the w/s. Use lots of soapy water in the channel and the rib of the top. Start at one side and pull it through. It makes it easier if soldier B pushes it into the channel as soldier A pulls. These also attach to the pillars easier if out in the hot sun.
Flip it back over the seats. Not tight though. Pull on both sides to get the turnbuttons on the w/s frame into the holes. Then pull tight and do the rest.
There are also seals involved with that former piece.

 

[Bocephus]

That is an excellent idea. Appreciate that tip.