Degerb Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 HI all... I hope someone has an answer for me. I would like to install the windscreen from the gentleman Salty, advertising in our recent Newsletter. The windscreen is available but has N/A brackets. When I contacted him, he was unable to give me any info or pictures on the needed bracket fabrication. Has anyone had any experience or photos about constructing these brackets that you could share with me? I hesitate on spending a couple of hundred dollars without more info. Thanks Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper1 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 What brackets are you speaking of? I haven't taken the windshield out of mine yet, but it will be coming out. I know for fact that the J-body LeBaron convertible windshield works and from what I can tell in the TC's FSM the installation is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman8147 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Art said he had a patent pending on the wind screen. It works very well -- especially if Lexan is used versus plexiglass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degerb Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) I have 90' 16V yellow/Ginger TC. I am asking about the windscreen advertised in our Newsletter, that mounts behind the seats, in front of the tonneau cover. It is made of clear Plexi-glass or such, it is supposed to cut down on the turbulence/ noise when driving with the top down. I heard/read at one time, brackets were available that provided quick removal or installation. I would like to see a picture of the brackets so I can understand and perhaps duplicate the mounting concept before I spend a couple of hundred bucks on the windscreen sans brackets. Thanks Don Edited March 31, 2016 by Degerb (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostymosty Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Here are a couple of screens from the Yahoo group. I hope the links work, since they changed that group I can't just copy and paste an image anymore. The printed instructions go with the second pic link. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ChryslersTCbyMaserat/photos/photostream/lightbox/805900859?orderBy=mtime&sortOrder=desc&photoFilter=ALL#zax/64258068 2942Re: [CTCbyM] Wind screen Expand Messages The Jordans Apr 19, 2003 Re: Windscreen ... I made one which works very well for me. Cuts 75-80% of the back wind leaving just enough to be comfortable. Have been very comfortable driving 75 MPH in 55-60 degree weather. It's 3/16 lucite 12 x 28" with rounded corners at the top. Fits with brackets on the inside edge of the top cover front wall. The brackets are 1/8 aluminum 1-3/4 wide and 10 1/2" long ... 11" between brackets. Bottom of lucite is 5-3/8" from top of tire cover shelf. Fastened to the top of the brackets are 1/16" U-shaped brackets that fit on the inside front wall of the convertible top storage compartment. To fit the screen on to the back wall, just open the top and them close it with the brackets in place. The lucite cost $10. Aluminum brackets are extra. Even though the lucite is mounted away from the seat backs, it does deflect the wind. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ChryslersTCbyMaserat/photos/photostream/lightbox/36154634?orderBy=mtime&sortOrder=desc&photoFilter=ALL#zax/36154634 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostymosty Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Looks like you have to be logged in to the group in order to see the pics, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degerb Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) Many thanks Ghosty... your link gives me an excellent starting point. I can see improvements for the bracket arrangement and layout that I would like to experiment with. I do like the concept a lot. Edited April 1, 2016 by Degerb spelling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper1 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Sorry I confused the subject. Personally, having driven in other convertibles, I find the TC more than tolerable on the highway...I can actually have a normal conversation, the wind isn't bad, no buffeting, it doesn't feel like I'm in a tornado! Plus, I like a *little* wind...I mean, that's WHY you put the top down!! LOL YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degerb Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Hi Reaper I too have had many convertibles from a Pontiac straight 8 to a TR6, a total of 6 over the years. It's very hard to find a highway for cruising without someone behind pushing or honking for you to go faster! Unfortunately at 70 on a freeway you do tend to get wind noise and turbulence. When I was a few years younger I didn't mind a hair raising experience, now I prefer a little less wind in my sails! Besides that I just think a well engineered windscreen looks sort of cool! The link from Ghosty, while interesting is really not what I have in mind. Just a little aside... I spent 30 years at the "Lazy B" before retiring, some of the time in Everett.. small world isn't It! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostymosty Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) I always thought attaching to the headrest posts would be better and quicker for removal/installation, but I prefer feeling the wind so never tried doing one that way. Edited April 2, 2016 by ghostymosty removed an extra 'the'. (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_Blodgett Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 The info Ghostymosty on Jordons windscreen is correct. I purchased the information years ago , What I got from Jordon was the hangers or brackets only then I got my own Plexiglas because I wanted it in Smoke. It works perfect at any speed. you could light a cigarette at 70mph (if you smoke)I attached a picture so you could see what mine looks like. I put the Maserati emblem in the top center so people knew ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degerb Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Hi Mark Have you noticed any wear/abrasion on the bulb seal c/t the storage area? Your installation looks very well engineered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_Blodgett Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 No because the screen sits on he front of the rear cover. You are not near the light. No wear at all, I leave it on most of the year. I was looking for another picture from 2004 or 2006 that someone made a shield behind the front seats. He bolted a 2x4 into the headrest steel riser, then cut a piece of Plexiglas to the 2x4. Only problem was you could not adjust the passenger seat unless you also moved the drivers seat . It was closer to your head and probably cut down all wind but impractical., It was all one piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degerb Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Do you have any pictures showing the bracket/hanger,windscreen installation from the front? That would be most helpful.... thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_Blodgett Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I think these may help. The distance between the two bars are on the seam by the rear speakers. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degerb Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Thanks Mark, just what i needed! I do like that Maserati badge effect, very nice! Thanks again for sharing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNtc Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I just made the following wind blocker. Cost less than $50.00 to make and about 3 hours. The most expensive part was the decal of the PenTrident. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degerb Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Great job, It looks like you attached the W/S permanently, would you provide details of the screen etc. Where did you find the PenTrident logo I like that a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostymosty Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 TNtc's screen looks really good to me. Maybe add a photo showing how it attaches to the car. I also like the pentatrident decal much better than the Maserati emblem, it's see through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNtc Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 The items that I purchased to make this are as follows: 1. 48" x 1 1/4" angle aluminum (cut to fit) 38" 2. 48" x 1 1/2" aluminum (cut to fit) 38" 3. 38" x 8" x 1/4" thick plexiglass 4. 2 2' corner brackets 5. 10 1/2" screws 6. Velcro cost of the above was under $40 Decal cost me more than all the other. To put in place raise the cover place corner brackets behind latches velcro close the cover. When not using I store in trunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degerb Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 Thanks TNtc... This is why I like our Club, members sharing with members! I really appreciate you taking the time working up the parts list and taking the pic's. You have a very sharp looking TC... those white sheepskins and your windscreen really set it apart from others! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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