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Crazy_Jeepman

11-29-2003, 11:11 AM

This has bothered me for YEARS!!! Never notice it in Wags or Cheros, then I get a J Truck and that HORRID Problem is back everytime I go back to a J Truck. I grit my teeth and live with it. Still though, all the topics posted here of quirks and this and that why this why that. I never see this complaint......WHAT IS IT? Here is my Complaint with EVERY J Truck I have EVER owned, (beleive that to be 9 J Trucks)

MY COMPLAINT:

Night Time Driving: Reflection in the windshield from the back window. Please do not tell me no one is bothered with this problem!!! :rolleyes:

[ November 29, 2003, 06:12 PM: Message edited by: Crazy_Jeepman ]

Rande

11-29-2003, 11:17 AM

I hate the day/night mirror on the windshield. Doesn't work worth a dang.

JEEPPICKUPMAN2

11-29-2003, 11:29 AM

all j trucks are like this????? hm didnt know

Stuka

11-29-2003, 11:45 AM

rear window is tinted...

Elliott

11-29-2003, 02:28 PM

I gots the small back window, the one the cops like ;)

[ November 29, 2003, 09:29 PM: Message edited by: Elliott ]

Gawdzilla.

11-29-2003, 03:31 PM

because J truck owners are happier people, period. smile.gif

jeepguzzi

11-29-2003, 03:33 PM

I don't have that problem, Pete. Maybe if I actually drove it a bit.....

illegalFSJ

11-29-2003, 03:34 PM

I never noticed it...?

steamer

11-29-2003, 03:56 PM

' been driving one for twenty two years, never noticed it!

joe

11-29-2003, 04:57 PM

Hmm Pete. I guess I've been driving pickups too long...I either never noticed it or just got used to it and don't think about it anymore? I'll research this tomorrow night, ;)

kyjman

11-29-2003, 10:36 PM

Yes Crazyman I have noticed this. Its all depending on how the light reflects off the rear window. Window tinting does not stop the reflection from the front. It is distracting to me but I would'nt want any other vehicle to drive.

andy d

11-29-2003, 10:43 PM

on the wags , the ip relects on to the windshield

jaber

11-30-2003, 12:47 AM

I noticed it, but I just opened my slider and the prob goes away. Sounds like someone is just picky, just kidding.

Crazy_Jeepman

11-30-2003, 12:50 AM

Originally posted by jaber:
I noticed it, but I just opened my slider and the prob goes away. Sounds like someone is just picky, just kidding.I have had it on Slider and Non Slider windows. LOL Yes I am picky! tongue.gif Still though when I am really tired of dodging my own headlights!!!! :eek: DAM good thing I do not drink and drive!!!!! :rolleyes:

Crazy_Jeepman

11-30-2003, 12:52 AM

Originally posted by jaber:
I noticed it, but I just opened my slider and the prob goes away.AND ANOTHER THING see you mention opening the slider.....................But you live in AZ. Its COLD HERE!!!!!! tongue.gif

youngjeeper

11-30-2003, 01:33 AM

to cold in NORWAY? why dont you move to the U.S. tongue.gif

yea he's right you COMPLAIN and WHINE to much pete, way to PICKY, why dont you just junk all your jtrucks :D

gsmikie

11-30-2003, 02:00 AM

hey pete just hang your cowboy hat on the window you know right between the 2 top rifles unless you are a vegiterian then you will have the vegie rack and you can hang your hat between the rake and hoe

Crazy_Jeepman

11-30-2003, 02:03 AM

Originally posted by gsmikie:
hey pete just hang your cowboy hat on the window you know right between the 2 top rifles unless you are a vegiterian then you will have the vegie rack and you can hang your hat between the rake and hoeLMAO Ok well I would if I had a Cowboy hat, nor can we can't hang rifles on rifle racks in vehicles here so thats out. Guess I should sell the dam truck!!! tongue.gif

will e

11-30-2003, 03:18 AM

How abut some nice curtains or love beads?

Don S

11-30-2003, 03:52 AM

Originally posted by Crazy_Jeepman:
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hey pete just hang your cowboy hat on the window you know right between the 2 top rifles unless you are a vegiterian then you will have the vegie rack and you can hang your hat between the rake and hoeLMAO Ok well I would if I had a Cowboy hat, nor can we can't hang rifles on rifle racks in vehicles here so thats out. Guess I should sell the dam truck!!! tongue.gif </font>[/QUOTE]..
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I think i'll buy a shoulder holster with a garden spade in it for my veggie friend.

Crazy_Jeepman
... I had that reflection problelm bad with a '76 Datsun PU. They used to make a sun shield out of preferated plastic film that was black on one side and chrome on the other. I put the film on the back glass with the black side forward. I could still see out the back OK and no more reflections. It was so good I kept the truck 12 years before the wife made me sell it(too many trucks in the driveway).

Have a good one http://www.eqluclin.com/forum/images/smiles/violin.gif http://www.nagca.com/forum/images/smiles/1band.gif http://www.eqluclin.com/forum/images/smiles/guitarist.gif http://www.eqluclin.com/forum/images/smiles/dance.gif and CUL.. Don S..

Bob Davis '80 Chero

11-30-2003, 04:14 AM

I've noticed it as well, but only in the mirror. So at night I move the mirror up so it doesn't reflect anything and use the outside rear view.

Allen78J20

11-30-2003, 07:06 AM

Yup I have the same problem. But hey, if you look at the refection thru the other reflection just right, you can see the instrument panel and outside the windshield correctly in another reflection, and drive it that way. Now what other vehicle has this option? :D Problem is you cant see more than 5 feet infront of the truck when you are doing that.

Allen78J20

11-30-2003, 07:08 AM

That 1 way window screen stuff they had in the 70's would work real well too.

Panoscopic

11-30-2003, 11:23 AM

You don't have all that cheap power crap to go out on you.

Crazy_Jeepman

11-30-2003, 11:41 AM

I can see Allen.................But Officer that Speedo on the heads up display is HARD TO READ!!! LOL

Sambo

11-30-2003, 02:04 PM

pete what you smoking??? do you share????

Crazy_Jeepman

11-30-2003, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by Sambo:
pete what you smoking??? do you share????* CrazyJeep slaps ^sambo around a bit with a large trout tongue.gif tongue.gif

BIGYELLOW78J10

11-30-2003, 02:32 PM

Whenever the glare gets too bad, I just close my eyes and veer away from the honking

Crazy_Jeepman

11-30-2003, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by BIGYELLOW78J10:
Whenever the glare gets too bad, I just close my eyes and veer away from the honkingROTFLMAO!!! :D

Allen78J20

11-30-2003, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by Crazy_Jeepman:
I can see Allen.................But Officer that Speedo on the heads up display is HARD TO READ!!! LOLLOL! "Officer I didnt know how fast I was going because my rearview mirror was dirty and that made it hard to read the speedometer thru the reflection from the sliding window"..... Might work! lol

millertime

11-30-2003, 02:56 PM

Yeah I never really noticed it in my truck. Usually im too busy running over peoples cats and flipping off grannies.

TexasJ10

11-30-2003, 04:28 PM

Who are you going to complain to? The manufacturer?

Marvin Gates

11-30-2003, 05:24 PM

Hey Pete, I was paying attention today and in the bright sun light it even reflects also. :D :D :D smile.gif

ctjeepman

11-30-2003, 07:07 PM

I'm not sure what is wrong with you guys but if you just turn down the interior lights then you can't even notice the glare. No complaints because it is not an issue!

6foot4 again

11-30-2003, 07:17 PM

OR, just take the darn back window out! :D

Lindel

11-30-2003, 11:22 PM

Pete, if you wait long enough, the back glass will develop cancer and fall out, no more problem.

I've got the same problem with my '03 Silverado, but doesn't bother me much anymore.

Take the inside mirror out (or remove the glass from it), and the problem will disappear.

The Anti-Chrysler

12-01-2003, 01:12 AM

Is this different from other pickup trucks?? I just got one of the new black framed sliders. I wonder if that will help. It's getting dark tinted, as well. Hopefully that's enough. I never drove mine enough at night to have a real problem. I drive my '84 at night now, and it's not too bad, I just flip up on the rear view switch.

DerekTJeep

12-01-2003, 02:02 AM

Interesting. I've not ridden in a J truck enough to judge the answer. However, I never remember having that type of problem riding in my friend's '99 Ranger P/U.

Derek

Benrod327

12-01-2003, 05:10 AM

I don't see headlights but I can see my dashlights reflecting somewhat with my 66 Glad.

viscacha

12-01-2003, 05:29 AM

Well, I know what you are talking about. It’s just one of many things you might see if you stare at the inside of a j truck windshield too long. :cool:

PlumCrazy

12-01-2003, 09:49 AM

I never really thought about it and being a "graveyard w*rker" it seems I should because I really only drive at night. I do hate the mirror because it doesn't seem to be large enough and is not a day/night type.

Love beads ??? Sure I need some more rattles on this lady.

Gun rack...now there is an idea but then I would have to move my fishing rack (narrower than a gun rack). Of course I don't fish but it makes a great place to hang my hat.

I will trade with you...your "truck" for a older F*rd Bronco, you know the one with a wheel base the same side both in width and length and then you would not have the problem. :D