akitagandy
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I got my windshield frame done but I need to know what to make the support rods out of, do i ues solid or tube and what size ?
On the windshield, to one of the bolts on the either decorative or functional hinges or drill and tap the windshield frame for a new bolt. The latter probably means removing the glass, your mileage may vary. At the bottom, to the frame if possible. I have one that attaches to brackets on the radiator and I much prefer attaching to the frame. Changing this one from the radiator to the frame is on the list, just not very high up.Where do you attach the ends of the support rods?
I got my windshield frame done but I need to know what to make the support rods out of, do i ues solid or tube and what size ?
Rather sexy, but not the most practical - don't back up too fast.
They're streamline flying wires or the criss-cross wire you see between the upper and lower wing panels on bi planes.
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Well, Gerry, here's my take on windshield stays. I have them for two reasons... I like the look and I need them to keep my windshield from blowing back in my face! I think having them gives a more traditional look, which is what I was going for in the overall theme of the car. And in my case, I need them to reinforce the windshield since where the posts mount to the body is not very strong. In hind-sight, I wish I had fabricated some sort of hoop running up from the frame and behind the dash, with some welded-on pads to reinforce the windshield post mounting area. I would still have used the stays, but the the hoop would make the whole upper cowl/dash area more stable. I guess it's not too late to do the hoop... I haven't done the upholstery yet. Maybe a winter project.
LOL about the fuzzy dice. They were a father's day gift from my then 14-year-old son when I got the car painted. I think they're a nice touch.
These hot rods are all about personal taste... one man's treasure is another man's, um, well, not so much. That's the great thing about them... they are individual works of art done for the owner/builder's pleasure. :hoist:
yOU GUYS CAN BELIEVE IF YOU LIKE BUT....LIKE GERRY ,I DIDN'T WANT SUPPORT RODS, SO I MOULDED THE BODY TO EXACTLY MATCH THE SHORT POSTS, FORMED STEEL BACKING PLATES INSIDE FOR STUDS & NUTS , THESE[PLATES] ARE CONNECTED TO A SUPPORT FRAME THAT GOES ACROSS BEHIND THE DASH AND ALSO DOWN TO THE FLOOR JUST AHEAD OF THE DOOR [SIMILAR TO WHAT CCR DOES IN THEIR BODY] BOLTED TO THE FLOOR. FRAMEWORK IS 1" SQUARE TUBING. THIS HAS PROVEN ITSELF OVER 9 SEASONS ,320000 MILES WITH NUMEROUS TRIPS OVER 100 MPH , AND 1 OVER 130. SO YEAH GERRY, IT CAN BE DONE.
DAVE Same here, just because I don't like the looks of rods in front of the engine.
ALSO MY WINDSHIELD FRAME IS MADE OUT OF 3/4" 6061 T-6 BAR STOCK.