What sunshade fits the amazon

Jack · 04-23-2021, 10:00 PM

The one that I got from amazon does not fit my amazon windshield

Know any that do ?

nel621 · 04-28-2021, 12:11 PM

Maybe just use the box it came in.

dl242gt · 04-30-2021, 06:07 PM

You mean those old type shades that hang over the front of the windshield? I think they are only made for use with your 51 Ford Woody.

spock345 · 04-30-2021, 07:38 PM

VP has them on special order. A couple different colors.

https://vp-autoparts.com/en/artiklar...-70-black.html

The green one kind of looks like your car is a card shark.

I firmly believe that the Amazon is pretty much a 50s car in terms of aesthetics. Thus a windshield sun shade is fair game.

Jack · 04-30-2021, 08:10 PM

:facepalm:

^Those things are ugly on Amazons …
…well the Amazons were designed in the 50s

No like a tinfoil hat but for your windshield

spock345 · 05-01-2021, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack

:facepalm:

^Those things are ugly on Amazons …
…well the Amazons were designed in the 50s

No like a tinfoil hat but for your windshield

They are quite ugly.

The sort that you put inside of the windshield so your steering wheel doesn't burn your hands? I ordered one for a Jeep TJ after looking at the dimensions. It should arrive today. I'll report back once it shows up.

dl242gt · 05-01-2021, 12:49 PM

The wind noise from that type must be awful. It's like a spoiler for the front of your car to lift up the front end.

Amazon uses the front of a Chrysler 300 and the back and side are like a Nash from the fifties. Somehow they combined the looks and made a good looking car.

spock345 · 05-01-2021, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dl242gt

The wind noise from that type must be awful. It's like a spoiler for the front of your car to lift up the front end.

Amazon uses the front of a Chrysler 300 and the back and side are like a Nash from the fifties. Somehow they combined the looks and made a good looking car.

The "fins" also kind of look like an MGB or Karmann Ghia. Although that may just be ponton styling at play.

Jack · 05-01-2021, 01:38 PM

Shoebox Ford with Chrysler 300 IMO

Yes that shade … lmk

spock345 · 05-01-2021, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack

Shoebox Ford with Chrysler 300 IMO

Yes that shade … lmk

I would deem the cheap as hell Jeep TJ shade I got off amazon for $12 to be a "close enough" fit. A bit too wide. Perfect height though. It would stay in place better if I had gotten a better one with some stiffness.

AndrewNance · 05-02-2021, 12:20 AM

There’s a place that makes custom shades. They send you a template and you cut it to fit your windshield and mail it back to them. I’ll have to ask Kyle what it was called.

Jack · 05-02-2021, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndrewNance

There’s a place that makes custom shades. They send you a template and you cut it to fit your windshield and mail it back to them. I’ll have to ask Kyle what it was called.

I use to sell their product (there’s a few companies) I will call them next

Jack · 05-02-2021, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spock345

I would deem the cheap as hell Jeep TJ shade I got off amazon for $12 to be a "close enough" fit. A bit too wide. Perfect height though. It would stay in place better if I had gotten a better one with some stiffness.

Good to know I’ll check it out too

Redwood Chair · 05-02-2021, 11:22 AM

The one you buy in the junkyard for $2 and cut to fit.

nel621 · 05-02-2021, 10:31 PM

Getbrellashade.com

Duder · 05-02-2021, 11:39 PM

Go to Lowe's or Home Depot, buy a roll of foil-backed reflective bubble wrap style heat shielding, like Reflectix or similar. Cut to fit. Instant sunshade! Plus you have leftover material to make more.

122power · 05-03-2021, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack

The one that I got from amazon does not fit my amazon windshield

Know any that do ?

Elon musk makes ones that fit lol

tiredoldtommy · 05-03-2021, 10:10 AM

Just a thought. The amount of light reflected by white cardboard is almost the same as the amount reflected by tinfoil. The difference is negligible.

spock345 · 05-03-2021, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiredoldtommy

Just a thought. The amount of light reflected by white cardboard is almost the same as the amount reflected by tinfoil. The difference is negligible.

Really whatever material you can find that reflects light should work. I ended up the jeep TJ shade because it fits and while it is the same material as the reflectix you get at the hardware store it was cheaper.

Did an experiment yesterday and it prevents my steering wheel from getting hot enough to burn my hands. So mission accomplished there.

johfraser · 05-03-2021, 04:09 PM

Are we talking here about a shade for parking or cruising? Love that 50's low rider look. Just saw a 1947 Cadillac for sale at Crissy Field Beach. Looked all original.

Jack · 05-03-2021, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johfraser

Are we talking here about a shade for parking or cruising? Love that 50's low rider look. Just saw a 1947 Cadillac for sale at Crissy Field Beach. Looked all original.

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AndrewNance · 10-13-2021, 10:55 AM

Just throwing this out here for reference. I bought the one here advertised to fit a 122 and it’s pretty nice. Fits the windshield nicely and rolls up small.

https://www.heatshieldstore.com/

04-30-2021, 06:07 PM	#3
dl242gt Old and boxy but good. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: S NJ, a suburb of Phila.	You mean those old type shades that hang over the front of the windshield? I think they are only made for use with your 51 Ford Woody. Last edited by dl242gt; 04-30-2021 at 06:08 PM.. Reason: spelling correction

04-30-2021, 07:38 PM	#4
spock345 Board Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Santa Cruz, CA	VP has them on special order. A couple different colors. https://vp-autoparts.com/en/artiklar...-70-black.html The green one kind of looks like your car is a card shark. I firmly believe that the Amazon is pretty much a 50s car in terms of aesthetics. Thus a windshield sun shade is fair game. __________________ 1967 122s, carbed B20F, M41, the sports tractor 1998 S70, grandma-mobile 1989 240 B230F, V15 cam, chipped EZK, M47 swap (Lost a fight with a Chevy express van), the millenial falcon 2012 VW Tiguan (screw plastic water pumps), daily

05-02-2021, 12:20 AM	#11
AndrewNance Amateur hour! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Winston-Salem, NC	There’s a place that makes custom shades. They send you a template and you cut it to fit your windshield and mail it back to them. I’ll have to ask Kyle what it was called. __________________ '67 122 - b230, t5, 8.8 Feedback

05-02-2021, 11:39 PM	#16
Duder laziest worldwide Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance, CA	Go to Lowe's or Home Depot, buy a roll of foil-backed reflective bubble wrap style heat shielding, like Reflectix or similar. Cut to fit. Instant sunshade! Plus you have leftover material to make more. __________________ CFloMoTo.com \| Buchka Wasted Spark 64 Ford Viccup \| 81 242 DL \| 75 Pea Green 245 \| Lemons E36 El Dorado RV \| Opel Kadetts \| 73 BMW 2002 \| 94 FZJ80

05-03-2021, 10:10 AM	#18
tiredoldtommy Board Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Antlers, OK	Just a thought. The amount of light reflected by white cardboard is almost the same as the amount reflected by tinfoil. The difference is negligible. __________________ ---------------------------------------------- When you're a tired old gimp², you get easy to please. ---------------------------------------------- '03 C70 HPT drop top 95k (stylin cruiser) '83 242 turbo, 305k (ridge runner) '84 245 NA, 248k (hauler/tractor) '66 New Yorker, 440 4bbl (needs a new home) '84 244tic (project or parts? definitely parts)

04-28-2021, 12:11 PM	#2
nel621 Board Member Join Date: Apr 2009	Maybe just use the box it came in.

04-30-2021, 08:10 PM	#5
Jack junkman Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Ass Cheek Of History	:facepalm: ^Those things are ugly on Amazons … …well the Amazons were designed in the 50s No like a tinfoil hat but for your windshield

05-01-2021, 12:49 PM	#7
dl242gt Old and boxy but good. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: S NJ, a suburb of Phila.	The wind noise from that type must be awful. It's like a spoiler for the front of your car to lift up the front end. Amazon uses the front of a Chrysler 300 and the back and side are like a Nash from the fifties. Somehow they combined the looks and made a good looking car.

05-01-2021, 01:38 PM	#9
Jack junkman Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Ass Cheek Of History	Shoebox Ford with Chrysler 300 IMO Yes that shade … lmk

05-02-2021, 10:31 PM	#15
nel621 Board Member Join Date: Apr 2009	Getbrellashade.com

05-03-2021, 04:09 PM	#20
johfraser Board Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Francisco	Are we talking here about a shade for parking or cruising? Love that 50's low rider look. Just saw a 1947 Cadillac for sale at Crissy Field Beach. Looked all original.

10-13-2021, 10:55 AM	#22
AndrewNance Amateur hour! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Winston-Salem, NC	Just throwing this out here for reference. I bought the one here advertised to fit a 122 and it’s pretty nice. Fits the windshield nicely and rolls up small. https://www.heatshieldstore.com/

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