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<FONT color=#0000ff size=5>Now that looks good !!!</FONT><FONT color=#ffa500 size=6> [:D]</FONT></P>


<FONT color=#ffa500 size=6><FONT color=#ffa500> Great Handy Workmanship.</FONT></FONT></P>


<FONT color=#ffa500 size=6> <FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>Them " kubota u-bolt " and rubbersbolt padsare a good item !!!!</FONT></FONT></P>
 
Jon, The hinge is called a "slip over panel plastic piano hinge". It is made for 1/4 inch material. I originally was going to glue it on but it fits very snug, there is a little edge inside which holds the plastic once it is inserted. By not cementing it I will be able to remove it easier. I was going to try to bend a sheet of plastic but this was much easier and the seam is low enough so you don't even notice it when driving. Also it was very inexpensive, only about $12-$13 for 6 feet.If you are interested or need any hardware,materials,fittings,just about anything related check out their website, mcmaster.com, they have ALOT of things that are hard to find. The hinge I used is part # 11565A11. Hope this helps, jdh1 ps I have removed it and put it back with no problem, jdh1
 
[quote user="jdh1"]rapracing, You've been mentioning a windshield, I thought you might be want to consider an alternative to the Kubota glass one. I recently made my own from a product called Makrolon, which is a polycarbonate material simular to GE Lexan, supposedly not as good but has been working great for me so far and about 1/2 the price of Lexan. It was very easy to work with, cuts just like wood only you must take care not to scratch it when cutting or drilling. I bought 1/4 inch thick Makrolon from a local glass co., used an acrylic hinge I bought from a mail order supply house called McMaster-Carr Co. , and I used 6 of the U-bolts and rubber insulators from Kubota which are used to attach the plastic roof. The total cost has been about $200.00. I only use the windshield in the winter for plowing etc., and all of my trails are cut back so I don't have to worry about scratches so much. So far it has worked great at breaking the wind. I took a few pictures and i'll try to attach them. If you consider it i would be happy to help. jdh1
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That looks really good jdhi. As soon as I recover from the initial shock of the purchase I can start adding some things. I assume you got the u-bolts from the Kubota dealer? </P>


I used a hinge material like that between panels on a drum surround at our church. In that case it made it adjustable when it needed changed. I can see that would do a nice job in this case instead of bending the shield material. That probably would not go so well and certainly would not look as good. It would probably make the material prone to breaking, especially in the cold.</P>
 
rapracing, I did get the u-bolts from a Kubota dealer, they work great because the plastic is isolated from any shock or vibration. I drilled the mounting holes slightly oversized to accomidate temprature changes and to avoid them touching the u-bolts. There is no vibration at all when driving. They will work great for anything you might want to attach to the roll cage. jdh1
 
If you're thinking of making your own windshield, we have some decent/detailed threads on ways to "get 'er done". I can find if you're thinking of taking this approach.
 
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