Alumaweld Windscreen

[Ozark Mike]

I’m a newbie to the group but not restoration. Right now I’m restoring a tired 97 Alumaweld H51 and its windscreen/windshield is missing. If there’s anyone out the making them specific to this year & model I’ve not found them. I’d buy an old, cracked one to use as a pattern if I could find one. Any suggestions appreciated.
Mike

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

You can make a pattern out of cardboard and make a new one from lexan.
Lexan, polycarbonate can be found at most big box hardware stores.

 

[JL8Jeff]

I had a custom grab rail and windshield made for my Lowe center console by Unique Fabrications Unlimited (they have a facebook page and I got a deal through Ebay for them). Their website is https://www.elevationmarine.com/products/custom-windshield-wrap and they might have the correct dimensions for a standard Alumaweld windshield. If not, they can tell you how to measure for the windshield if they are still doing them.

 

[Ozark Mike]

My windscreen is bass boat style - wrap around with compound curves which compounds the difficulty of fabrication. Looks like I’ll be trying my hand at heat forming some acrylic.
Thanks all

 

[GTS225]

Watch the temps! It can go from pliable to forming internal air bubbles in short order, or so I've been told.

Roger

 

[Ozark Mike]

I’ve bent polycarbonate using a brake while gradually applying pressure while applying heat and it worked well. Acrylic will be something new but I’ve got some scrap to practice on.