Father son project cj2/3

I had all of the same issues, as far as the latches I found with mine that the bottom of the windshield has to be just about in line vertically with the inside of the dash board for the latches to work correctly. I had to redrill the holes on the side of the cowl where the windshield brackets mount 3 times. If you're using a new gasket it may have to be cut shorter. As far as the arms go it's heat bend repeat and don't think a new one will be any different because mine is all new. Check out my thread "New body prep" under projects,you may see a few things that help. 

Edited by leecarr - 09 Dec. 2017 at 11:51pm

Thanks guys. Wadoyado- I will check my pivot mount location... and Leecarr... I just read through your New body thread. thank you so much for sharing that. Im glad im not the only one. your pics and posts were super helpful and gave me some hope. they also stopped me from getting mad and ordering a new frame, because I guess that would likely have had similar issues. I will continue, heat,bend,repeat until it fits! :) 

nicely done!! Gives me hope for my spare but twisted frame. 

THanks guys... this is going to sound silly, ive done diesel swaps, 2 to 4wd conversions, solid axle swaps....auto to manual swaps and this windshield frame has been the most frustrating, challenging this thus far! haha. For the first few days I worked on it....nothing I did seemed to make it better....but its history now!  Time to move on. I need to figure out the bend for the windshield adjuster bracket arms. It appears they need some angle in order for them to clear the frame as the inner windshield frame swings out. I mounted my mirror. I also worked on the trans tunnel. I am doing some fab work on the trans cap, and I had to move the t-case opening forward about 3/4"....it went pretty smoothly and Im happy with the results. I also cut the hole for the t-case lever pin. I know its bigger than it needs to be, but I like having lots of room, to aid in removal and greasing. I should be ready for disassembly and paint prep very soon. 

Haha....i suppose I make things more difficult for myself. I just wanted the windshield to fold up and down and lock. And by the end, I didnt even care if it folded down. Its all good now. It will be worth it in the end, I hope. :) 

Driving a flatfender with the windshield down is almost like riding a motorcycle.  I'm never sure which is more fun, the Jeep or the bike. 

Looking good! 

I think I have some pieces on my scrap pile that could help you out. You can have them but it's a bit of a drive. 

If it was me I would just fix it. Work out the lumps and bumps and straighten it up with some filler. Nothing wrong with using fillers as long as it’s not too thick. Next time don’t be so curious!