Took the roadster out Saturday and tipped the windshield open to get some air. Kept vibrating back closed. I didn't strong arm the thumb screws till I asked you guys??
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You must have a Roadster or Phaeton, which don't have the arms to help hold the windshield open.
My 28 Phaeton has original parts and will stay open at least to 45 MPH, but I do have to tighten the wing nuts fairly tight.
I understand the repro windshield cups don't fit and grip as well as originals. -
I haven't looked close enough yet at the parts to see if repro or not. Nor enough time yet to look at the setup. Trying to get some drive time before the snow flies!Comment
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A little off topic but a windshield story. My wife was driving her '31 roadster to a show just after we got it. With hands at the 10 & 2 position, she started making a wide right turn in the highway at about 40 mph. When her left hand got to 12 o'clock, the windshield pushed inward, trapping her fingers between the steering wheel and the glass. Only way she could get her hand out quickly was to make a quick turn to the left. You can guess what happened. Now her right fingers got caught the same way. Luckily we were on a rural road with no traffic and she was able to turn right again to extricate her fingers. The car had been garaged for 19 yrs before we got it and the windshield gasket was shot.
I replaced the gasket and the window stays put now. And, she still drives the car after that scary experience.
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Wow, never looked at it that close. Didn't know it could swing inward. Seems like a mechanical stop should be engineered into this.Comment
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Our roadster windshield comes inward, it is really nice on a warm day to have that cool air blowing down on your legs.Comment
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I made stops on my roadster, used Teflon to make them. there is one on each side on the bottom windshield rail.Comment
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Try as I might, I can not get the Windshield to close. It hits against the filler strip.
I am beginning to think that I have the wrong windshield for my 31 SW 4D TS.
I have a windshield which is original. I measured the heights in the center of the window and the one installed is almost 1/4" bigger. This different in heights is what is leading me to think that this windshield...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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I have been sitting here wondering just how many always run with the windshield open and how wide and for what reason?
I will start by saying up until a few days ago, I ran mine closed and put up with the reflection of the rear lights and stuff. But since it has been 95° plus the last few days I cracked it open about 1½in., we'll see how that works.07-10-2017, 03:35 PM -
Anyone got a side view pic of how I install the hardware on my RPU windshield? I know I have all the parts in a box somewhere.....08-13-2017, 01:44 AM -
Successes are coming few and far between. But, today, I was able to put together my original windshield and windshield frame.
As I will show you in the pictures attached, it was in pretty sorry condition when I started.
I was most interested in saving the windshield glass, as it has an original 1960/1961 PA inspection sticker still on it!
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I have a 1930 Tudor. The windshield is open about 3/4 of an inch but won’t budge. Don’t want to shove real hard. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance...07-03-2020, 04:47 PM -
As I wrap up the top wood kit install, I'm working to assemble the header cover, visor, windshield, etc. to make a good fit. For the windshield stanchion/post, I noticed that there is nothing to accept the top screw. Any thoughts? Thanks!...09-05-2021, 08:50 AM -
Are there any good links or resources for info on how to adjust and assemble the windshield assembles on a open car? I am taking off the spotlights on the roadster and one stanchion I am having issues with. Mounting holes are too large for the countersink bolts.
Both lower stanchions don't seem to line up and pull in when tightened. This binds on the windshield. I have the upper gaskets in...09-11-2017, 10:38 AM -
I'm noticing more rattling from my windshield on my '28 Tudor. The rattle is definitely the windshield glass against portions of the windshield frame. Does anyone know of quick fixes? If not resources when it comes to pulling the frame from the hinge, the glass from the frame, cleaning, and reinstalling with new setting tape and gasket? Definite rookie when it comes to this area.12-21-2020, 03:45 PM -
In test fitting the windshield on my 30 Tudor, I noticed that there's a bit of a gap (about 3/8") between the windshield "sill" and the underside of the dash. Is this normal or should I make some adjustments? Everything else seems to marry up pretty well.
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Brent...10-04-2021, 12:12 PM -
Has anyone here managed to remove and later re-use old windshield stickers? I did some reading on doing this. Some suggestions sound plausable. Others not so much. Your input with experience would be appriciated. Thanks Rod...06-03-2021, 11:47 PM
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