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manxdavid Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2003 Posts: 1841 Location: David Jones, Anglesey, North Wales, UK. Manxclub #678.
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Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 3:30 am Post subject: Renegade Windshield |
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I'm thinking of buying a Renegade shell and was wondering if anyone knows what the original windshield used was (US version, not the British one).
I seem to be remember 'back in the day' being told that the Renegade was a close relation to the Bounty Hunter which I belive used a Renault Dauphine screen and looking at photos they do look similar, but can anyone comfirm this?
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Endoboy Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2005 Posts: 502 Location: Allentown, PA
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Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:11 am Post subject: |
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Can't answer your question about what windshield it is, but it sure looks like the same Dauphine windshield and windshield posts as the Deserter GT. Check out the Deserter club forum here:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/deserterownersgroup/
Just post a question about replacement windshields/posts and someone will give you the info. I know it's been discussed int he last year, but my Deserter is a Series One, so it doesn't use that windshield.
Good luck... _________________ 1970 Autodynamics Deserter Series One (gone)
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lostinbaja Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2004 Posts: 4036 Location: Frankfort, Illinois
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Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 10:38 am Post subject: |
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The Bounty Hunter does use a late 50's early 60's Dauphine windshield. _________________ Jerry...
If it's being towed, it must be a trailer!
"Vee Grow Too Soon Oldt Und Too Late Schmardt"
RIP Morgan
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manxdavid Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2003 Posts: 1841 Location: David Jones, Anglesey, North Wales, UK. Manxclub #678.
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Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:04 am Post subject: |
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lostinbaja wrote: |
The Bounty Hunter does use a late 50's early 60's Dauphine windshield. |
Yes I know that, it's the Renegade I'm trying to find out about...
Thanks, Dave. |
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jspbtown Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2004 Posts: 5156
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Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:21 am Post subject: |
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There is a place in the UK that sells the windshield and posts....let me do some digging.
Yup...found it:
http://www.eastcoastbuggies.co.uk/ |
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manxdavid Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2003 Posts: 1841 Location: David Jones, Anglesey, North Wales, UK. Manxclub #678.
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Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:28 am Post subject: |
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Yes, I know about them thanks, I just need to know for sure that the Bounty Hunter screen and posts will actually fit a Renegade. |
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jspbtown Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:52 am Post subject: |
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Looking at Flat4Tom's car...and recalling what I think mine looks like (unbuilt and under a tarp), I think the bottom of the windshield was much more curved. The one you have in your picture seems straight across. |
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manxdavid Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2003 Posts: 1841 Location: David Jones, Anglesey, North Wales, UK. Manxclub #678.
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Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 12:32 am Post subject: |
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So does no one know what screen was original fitment on a Renegade? |
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HeidelbergJohn4.0 Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 1199 Location: Havre de Grace, MD
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Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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I can't answer the question either, but I'm fairly certain that Renegade in the picture was nearly mine. It was originally green. I didn't buy it because it didn't have the windshield and no one knew what fit, but the Dauphine has always been the best guess anyone had. Nick just used plexiglass in it, which I know won't pass your MOT. _________________ 71 LWB Manx style dunebuggy
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manxdavid Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2003 Posts: 1841 Location: David Jones, Anglesey, North Wales, UK. Manxclub #678.
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Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:58 pm Post subject: |
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I've compared loads of pics and recon the bottoms are slightly different shapes. I didn't get the body I was thinking of getting, but am still keen to get one for the future so i guess it'll be just a case of going to a windshield place and seeing what's a close fit that can be cut down to shape.
Thanks for your input guys. |
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asuly Samba Member
Joined: December 20, 2009 Posts: 21 Location: orinda CA
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 12:30 am Post subject: |
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I know that the Renegades come stock with a ford anglia 105E windshield. I just got a renegade but im still looking for a windshield, any luck? I know this is an old post.
Alex |
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manxdavid Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2003 Posts: 1841 Location: David Jones, Anglesey, North Wales, UK. Manxclub #678.
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 6:08 am Post subject: |
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I didn't end up buying the shell that I was hoping to. British Renegades came with an Anglia screen but original US ones were different and I was after a more original look. I'm pretty sure they took the same Renault Dauphine screen and cast aluminum posts that the Bounty Hunter used. |
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asuly Samba Member
Joined: December 20, 2009 Posts: 21 Location: orinda CA
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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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any idea were i can get the windshield and posts? Im thinking about east coast manx but it going to cost over 750$usd to get it over here (shipping included) does anyone know were I can get one in the USA? Thanks alot,
Alex |
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jspbtown Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2004 Posts: 5156
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:05 am Post subject: |
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Good luck finding the posts. The windshield is available fom many sources. There is usually a supplier on ebay, as well as:
ProSource Glass International
Toll Free:877-345-2800
978-975-5400
My last quote was $420 plus crate and shipping. |
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