Anyone with experience installing these? Can it be done with the windshield in? How do you locate the holes to cut where the rods penetrate the glareshield?

Could never get them approved.
Ended up installing the FA Dodge v-brace.
Good luck.

AKclimber wrote:Could never get them approved.
Ended up installing the FA Dodge v-brace.
Good luck.

Not sure I follow that; isn't it STCd, or perhaps wasn't at the time you tried it?

Not for 170

yes you can install them with the windshield in place. I tried to find my install pictures but have lost them. Maybe Gary "shortfielder" will chime in. I had sent him pictures and a diagram of measurements for his 180. Its not that hard of install just takes time. 46tcrft

Update to this discussion- three options for Cessna 180s

Atlee Dodge- solid welded tubes, comes with STC for CESSNA 180H,180J,180K,A185E,A185. Cost is $585

Seaplanes West- wire style v brace, NO stc available for the kit on any airplane (just as an add on to their mount). Cost is $1027

Wipline- wire style v brace STC covers Cessna 180, 180A, 180B, 180C, and 180D. Cost is $980

Wipaire and Atlee Dodge had them in stock as of May 2018

I know this is an old thread but I ran across it looking for dash photos with flying wires. I posted photos on my rebuild thread so might as well link them here as well.