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Sun Shield?
Been looking around for a sun shield to maybe keep the interior a bit cooler (and block UV rays) when parked out in the sun. The ones I have found are too tall -- modern vehicles with their laid-back windshields need more height than our older, more upright windshields. Anyone have a source for something that fits? Or should I just get one that's too tall and cut it to fit? Thanks, guys.
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Re: Sun Shield?
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Re: Sun Shield?
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I like the light fabric ones lined with a bendy strip of metal. They come out of the package as a circle of fabric and expand to square windscreen sized sun blockers. One side is black for winter to absorb heat where the other side reflects heat. They're easy on/off, lightweight and easy to store in cab. Just buy a set for a small car and they'll wedge in there just fine! I think they're called "twist sunshades" and are sold in the auto section of big box stores and various other auto related retailers. Hth, -Kevin
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Re: Sun Shield?
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Re: Sun Shield?
Another vote for the twist to fold version. Have one set in my 75 and a larger(as noted) in my 09 Escape.
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Re: Sun Shield?
Buy one from heatshield, they are custom made to fit, right. I have one for all my cars and trucks, so does my dad & brother, they've always fit and look great. I know others who have gotten their full kits to block all the windows in storage situations too, all have been pleased with their products.
https://www.heatshieldstore.com/car-...t-c10-standard
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Re: Sun Shield?
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Oh now that is just wrong... -Kevin
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Re: Sun Shield?
haha yeaaa, I kind of think it showed the same when I was buying them for my silverado.
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Re: Sun Shield?
I appreciate all the replies. First thing I did was measure, and I have been to both parts stores in town. The smallest twist-to-fold I found locally seems too tall -- I'll test-fit it though, just in case. WalMart is an hour from me but I have searched their website. https://www.heatshieldstore.com/ is more expen$ive but I'll check 'em out -- odd that they show different items for a 1971 vs a 1972. Maybe the difference is due to mirror mount, windshield vs roof.
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