Windscreen advice needed

[RED03BIRD]

I wish to take advantage of the collective experience of this great group regarding windscreens for our thunderbirds. I recently purchased one on Ebay that attaches with straps/snaps to the boot cover snaps. It has fitment issures that cause the lower edge to rest on the rear part of the console, which would eventually mar the console.

Because my wife will rarely ride with the top down without a windscreen, I really need one that is effective, yet will not damage my Tbird. I would really appreciate hearing from those who have windscreens and how pleased or displeased you are with the particular type you have.

Thanks everyone,

Steve

[NebraskaBird]

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Well how much do care for your wife over your TBird. Mmmmm wife riding with me or damage my TBird that is decsion that would be no so tough honey enjoy the TV, just kidding. http://www.thunderbirdconcepts.com/reardeck.htm
has windscreen I have heard good stuff about it. I am not into windscreens as for me I say let it blow that is why I drive with the top down
Alan

[joe166]

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I have one. I think it is in the corner of the garage behind a lot of other junk. I found it to be a pain and useless. Not worth the trouble to put it on and keeps you from using the space behind the seats for a cap or CD's or whatever.

Putting the passengers window up and keeping the drivers window down worked far better at keeping wind out of the cockpit.

Not worth the money or trouble, in my opinion. Others may well disagree.

[justjon]

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it's all about the "look" and the look is ugly ....... imho

[bronzebird]

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Steve:

I used mine once.... it is now in the basement gathering dust.

Too much trouble.... uses up too much room when not in use.

Not very effective plus it is ugly/

Bronzebird

[PaBlkBrd]

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I bought one ........used it once!

[lovebirds]

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I also bought one, from TB Concepts, used once....I couldn't tell any difference, returned and received a full refund.....

[Birdlover]

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I got the one from Thunderbird Concepts and it won't damage your TBird. It straps to the headrests with velcro straps. I like it on our cold New England mornings and works well with both windows up keeping you warm with the heated seats and almost draft free. However, on the downside you probably will feel vibrations on your seats. With this vibration I have noticed some wear marks on the windscreen where it rubs on the headrests, but I still like the windscreen. This is my findings.
Richard

[Ediron]

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Bought one and used it very little,as most say a pain .Mine is behind the couch in my 2br./den .There is a post were someone made his own from a Camero I think.Looks good but again storage it didn't fold or slide down like a BMW etc. If someone made one that was self storing they would sell.IMO

[berogersjr]

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Wow, I guess I might be the only one that likes the windblocker/windscreen! I usually don't have the top down without it, as a matter of fact! It is very effective in reducing cabin noise, and at 70-80 mph, you'll still want to have a conversation or listen to the stereo, and you can do that pretty well with the windblocker in place. It cuts down on the wind coming in as well. Yeah, I know, it's a convertible, it's supposed to have wind, but occasionally, it's a bit inconvenient (like when my wife decides to rummage through her purse and 50 million little pieces of paper and receipts decide to go airborn). You can always roll the windows down to get the wind effect when you want it.

Additionally, without the windblocker in place, the air conditioner seems to be not as effective in cooling the cabin down. With the windblocker on, the cool air seems to stay in the cabin longer. Here in Alabama, with the temp at 95+ degrees during the summer, that makes a difference in whether I put the top up or not during the hotter part of the day.

Overall, I like the windblocker. I don't think it's ugly; seems to add a "sporty" look as far as I am concerned, and it's effective in doing what it's designed to do. Just my opinion, of course.

Steve, since you're local to me, if you want to get together during lunchtime this week and take a look at mine, let me know.

-bobby

[My Raven]

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Did Ford Ever Produce an OEM Windscreen?

[5bird7]

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not for the retro bird.

[Welker]

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There are a number of windscreens...the first type, plexiglas with no straps, just sits behind the seats, is the one we have and have used regularly. We keep it in place with a couple of color coordinated pillows between it and the seats, the seats pushed back against the pillows and keeping the thing stable. It works: my wife insists it works well and we never take it out of the car.....paid $75 for it from a guy who listed it for sale on this site.

[joe166]

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There are a number of windscreens...the first type, plexiglas with no straps, just sits behind the seats, is the one we have and have used regularly. We keep it in place with a couple of color coordinated pillows between it and the seats, the seats pushed back against the pillows and keeping the thing stable. It works: my wife insists it works well and we never take it out of the car.....paid $75 for it from a guy who listed it for sale on this site.

It was probably listed for the same reason the one I bought was....the guy who originally bought it hated it! I wish I had figured that out before I bought mine.

[softbunny]

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Steve,

I purchased one from thunderbirdconcepts.com and I think it really helps with backdraft. I really like it in the winter with top down and windows up. Keeps it toasty.

Bunny