BJ8 Upper Windshield Bow - Center Hole Finisher

[Andrew1]

I am putting the finishing touches on a rechromed windshield frame for a BJ8.

I noticed that the upper chrome winshield bow has three holes. The two end holes hold the screws for the angle brackets - to the finishers that slide into the pilars.

I am at a loss as to what the purpose of the center hole in the upper bow is for? How is this finished, or is it left open?

My old frame had no finishing plug or otherwise.

Thank you.

Andrew

 

[stevebn2bj7]

Re: BJ8 Upper WInshield Bow - Center Hole Finish

There is supposed to be a half round rubber bumper in the hole. I used the same piece that is for the boot lid bumper on the rear shroud. Had to shave the base down to get it to fit and then glued it in place.

 

[Ed_K]

Re: BJ8 Upper WInshield Bow - Center Hole Finish

I had the same question, thanks !

 

[SHG]

Re: BJ8 Upper WInshield Bow - Center Hole Finish

anybody have a photo of what it's supposed to look like? I was wondering about this too.

 

[stevebn2bj7]

Re: BJ8 Upper WInshield Bow - Center Hole Finish

I will take a photo of mine tonight and post it.

 

[stevebn2bj7]

Re: BJ8 Upper WInshield Bow - Center Hole Finish

Here is a photo

 

[stevebn2bj7]

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Here is another one

 

[Rob Glasgow]

Re: BJ8 Upper WInshield Bow - Center Hole Finish

stevenbn2bj7, What is the color combination on your BJ7. From the photos it looks smokey gray with a cream interior and gray piping. Looks great. Rob

 

[SHG]

Re: BJ8 Upper WInshield Bow - Center Hole Finish

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Here is a photo

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Thanks Steven. I hate to ask you, but could you get a close up. I'm trying to gauge the size of the black bumper to see what I can find to use for it. It looks pretty big from the pic.

 

[stevebn2bj7]

Re: BJ8 Upper WInshield Bow - Center Hole Finish

Thanks Rob. It is a light green Nissan (millenium jade) color on the exterior and the interior is ivory with doeskin piping, dash top, door tops over dark green carpet.

 

[stevebn2bj7]

Re: BJ8 Upper WInshield Bow - Center Hole Finish

Scott, tried getting a closeup this morning and the flash kept washing it out. It is about 3/8-1/2" in diameter and 3/8" high. I used Moss part number 682-110 which is the same as the three bumpers for the boot lid on the rear shroud.

 

[SHG]

Re: BJ8 Upper WInshield Bow - Center Hole Finish

Thanks Steve. Always another little part to think about. It's my reason for getting up every morning (other than to make my wife miserable).

 

[Rob Glasgow]

Re: BJ8 Upper WInshield Bow - Center Hole Finish

Steve, Would you post a full photo of your BJ7. I think your paint/interior is great. I normally prefer traditional color combinations, but your's looks like a knock out. Who supplied the interior? That had to be a custom job. Rob

 

[stevebn2bj7]

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Rob,
Thanks. Here is a decent photo of it. I have better ones but they are too big for the site. If you pm me your e-mail I can send them direct. The interior was done by Heritage.
Steve

 

[SHG]

Re: BJ8 Upper WInshield Bow - Center Hole Finish

Beautiful looking colors, Steve. I found a sheet of half round black rubber bumpers with adhesive backs. You get 25 for a dollar, they are the right size and hold great. Readily available at the local hardware store, intended for the bottom of table top items to prevent scratching. I really appreciate your solving the mystery of the third hole.

 

[Keoke]

Re: BJ8 Upper WInshield Bow - Center Hole Finish

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Beautiful looking colors, Steve. I found a sheet of half round black rubber bumpers with adhesive backs. You get 25 for a dollar, they are the right size and hold great. Readily available at the local hardware store, intended for the bottom of table top items to prevent scratching. I really appreciate your solving the mystery of the third hole.

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Yes he solved the problem but you beein cheap[not frugal] blew it SHG!. Not gonna work : 1] heat in summer will disloge the adhesive. 2] The top loading will cause adhesive to slip. You did better at the Pet Store.---Keoke- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hammer.gif----P.S. Maybe you can convince them to grow tails!--- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif

P.S.2; Maybe if you clean all that sticky stuff off the back and add a spot of "Super Glue" you might make it think it got a tail too.- /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
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[SHG]

Re: BJ8 Upper WInshield Bow - Center Hole Finish

Well, we'll just see about that! 'Course, now I gotta wait till summer to prove you wrong...so just remember you said this and remind me next summer so I can tell you "I told you so." And I'm not cheap. I'm frugal. Ocassionally thrifty. But never cheap!