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Originally posted by misterberry misterberry wrote:

I happen  to be down  in Los Angeles to see my new grandson and it is supposed to be 115 tomorrow...that is hot , hot , hot for a Canucklehead like me....
 
My wife had a Facebook friend from somewhere very different from Minnesota Wink post that she had seen on a national weather channel that there were heat advisories posted in Minnesota due to the forecast highs in the low- to mid 90s the next few days.  Yah sure, that's hot for us up here, you betcha.  But her response was "Oh bless you Minnesota!"
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Stan, you say the windshield is "only stabilized by the hinge thumbscrews".  Don't you have the latches for the bottom of the w/s frame? 
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Originally posted by Ol' Unreliable Ol' Unreliable wrote:

Stan, you say the windshield is "only stabilized by the hinge thumbscrews".  Don't you have the latches for the bottom of the w/s frame? 

Yes, but I’m talking about when you have the windshield up and then swing the glass out and prop it up for ventilation. I need the frame to hold the bikini top, but I need the air the keep from cooking myself.
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Stan, I have run my jeep the way you describe and you're right on all counts. I worry about the glass if I hit a bump, and the windshield frame is in the way, but after a morning of no top/windshield down fun the shade is welcome. It makes me appreciate going topless all the more!

It's kinda like cooking on the grill, sear it for a while then cover and let it get tender. Mmmm good!
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Originally posted by Katiedid Katiedid wrote:

  It makes me appreciate going topless all the more!

 
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I spent some army time in Kuwait during the summer months. I also ran a few summer rotations through Ft. Irwin, Cali.

My advice is windshield up with the bikini top. I'd also recommend a light colored t-shirt under a thin, loose, light-colored long sleeve shirt. Trust me, it helps.

In triple-digit desert heat, you need at least one quart of water every 30 minutes.

If I could to with you in my jeep, or also bring a spare fan belt, rad hoses, and 5 gallons of extra water just for the jeep.

Of course, I'm ocd with this kind of prep and you live there. You know what you're doing.

Have fun and take a bunch of pics!
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Originally posted by LesBerg LesBerg wrote:

I spent some army time in Kuwait during the summer months. I also ran a few summer rotations through Ft. Irwin, Cali.

My advice is windshield up with the bikini top. I'd also recommend a light colored t-shirt under a thin, loose, light-colored long sleeve shirt. Trust me, it helps.

In triple-digit desert heat, you need at least one quart of water every 30 minutes.

If I could to with you in my jeep, or also bring a spare fan belt, rad hoses, and 5 gallons of extra water just for the jeep.

Of course, I'm ocd with this kind of prep and you live there. You know what you're doing.

Have fun and take a bunch of pics!


Great advice, if I could add just a little. I carry a small survival bag (I taught survival) with a couple protein bars and a lifestraw, in addition to copious amounts of water. Also, leave an itinerary with someone....Having wheeled all over the Southwest the heat is brutal on you and your vehicle....a hat and sunscreen are a must, and as mentioned a light, loose, long sleeve shirt is lifesaver.


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