Does anyone happen to know about a renmovable windshield for our trucks? I'd like to be able to take it out when I hit the dirt.

 

Found out that 89's have a gasket style like the rear window. Anyone have any idea if the older windshield is the same as the 89-95 trucks.

 

our 85 was a "glue on" style. No gasket

 

They are different.

 

SOME '89-'91 trucks had gasket style windshields. I believe the low-end 2WD single cabs sported them. The cab has a different style lip, and the windshields are different.

FW623 - gasket type, '89-91 trucks
FW598 - glue-in type, '89-'95 trucks
FW471 - glue-in type, '84-'88 trucks
FW397 - gasket type, '79-'83 trucks

 

Looks like I am SOL

 

I have never ever seen a gasket type windshield on an 89 in America. Methinks no one else will either

 

Looky here!

 

the internet always has everything lol

 

Well sumbitch....talk about rare.

 

how about a lexan windshield. i just put one in my 88. i had a glass company cut the lexan and i installed it with 4 screws.

 

That's a good idea, how much did it run you?

I dont need it to be quiet, and I'd like to easily take it out when I hit the dirt, sounds like my best bet.

 

Dust is not an issue for you?

 

My interior is as bare bones as it gets, dust would be an issue if I was out just having a good time, thus the need for the windshield.

But my truck is designed to race and it and in those conditions, a glass windshield is just too likely to get shattered.

 

Didn't know you were racing it. Take it out, and save on the weight.

 

79-83's have the Gasket, trust me I know.. it was 68$ from Toyota and I put it in last year haha.

 

85 for the lexan and for them to cut it. i had to do a little truing of their cutting when i installed it. i also paid carquest $17 for a ribbon seal to keep it somewhat leak free. then i put a sheet metal screw in each corner to hold it in. if you wanted to take it out i wouldn't bother with the ribbon seal as its sticky and messy. it's much lighter than glass, i'd say about 20 pounds. i bought the 1/4" lexan but they also offered it in 1/8" which would be lighter.

 

Lexan it is.

 

If you go lexan, it's bullet proof! You don't need to worry about taking it out. Unless it's for weight control.
Your racing class doesn't require a windshield?? Weird!
If you run the 1/4" you will be that much more protected from rock and debris off the truck that may be infront of you at some point. Although, I know your plan is to be way out in the lead! lol

Good Luck! I was just asking someone else about lexan for these trucks last week. He hadn't heard of it.

 

Travisfab, sorry for dragging an old thread up, and you probably handled it but heres a guy on pirate with a cheapy removable. Maybe just pick his brain and make your own. Nice truck! Cheers!
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