Jarrett's 27 roadster

[dwsatt21]

Can you just put regular bolts in the holes with nuts on the inside of the body.
I like those thread inserts and would like to find some like that but not for windshield mounts.

 

[Spanky]

I have the same question: What would prevent you from using regular bolts/washers for the windshield mounts?

 

[T-Test]

Use longer button head chrome/stainless bolts and this to mount windshield.

 

[old round fart]

I’m putting a steel structure from floor to firewall and and a tab to catch bolts for windshield.

 

[fletcherson]

Can you just put regular bolts in the holes with nuts on the inside of the body.
I like those thread inserts and would like to find some like that but not for windshield mounts.

Lowe’s has them, not cheap. I tried them in oak to hinge my doors, found that tapping the oak and using machine screws was stronger and more stable for my application.

 

[cooter]

I just drilled all the way through wood and all. Used forstner bit on inside to recess nut and flat washer. Interior panel will cover it. Now I just need 3 new chrome bolts that are longer.

 

[T-Test]

Windshield Mounting

 

[cooter]

 

[cooter]

Spring perch is tacked on

 

[JetMech727]

Looking good.

 

[Indycars]

I must say Jarrett and Cooter are both lucky guys, they have a shared interest !!!

 

[cooter]

I must say Jarrett and Cooter are both lucky guys, they have a shared interest !!!

Trying to keep him out of trouble

 

[old round fart]

One thing about making a car guy is you keep him from wasting money so he can buy that next upgrade for his ride.

 

[cooter]

 

[AusBucket]

This is so "Kool" to see a young bloke building a car with his Dad while he's still at school. What a great start in real life stuff. I never got that chance, my Dad could open the bonnet (Hood) and then he'd step back and say OK it's your turn now!

 

[DonnyRay]

My father & 2 of his brothers were auto mechanics. My twin brother Ron worked in an auto repair shop , started when he was 16 yo.

 

[Gerry]

That stool is a great idea. Will save his knees in years to come.

 

[cooter]

That stool is a great idea. Will save his knees in years to come.

I try and pound that in his head. Makes my lower back hurts if I stay bent like he is very long but it sure Dave's on body wear n tare.

 

[cooter]

had to do a bit of clearanceing

 

[cooter]