Sometimes I like to ride with the top up and windshield open. Darn thing shuts it self after 50-60 mph. Anyone figure out a way to keep it open? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
The way the roads are around here a block of wood would jump out lol Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
My problem was keeping the windshield bottom from turning in on me at higher speeds! So, is that the same as having it pushed open?
On the coupes or closed cars the side link had notches, (or someone filed them in) to keep the w/s open. Roadster needs a similar feature somehow. (Configured or fab-ed)
To keep the bottom of the windshield "open" 3/4 inch -- just enough to provide a cooling flow of air without bugs and other **** bombarding me -- I hung a sink-drain stopper on each of the pull hooks on the base of the windshield frame. With the upper windshield pivots loosened ever so slightly, all that was necessary when underway was to push the bottom of the windshield out far enough to let the stoppers drop down in place, which they will do without any ***istance, then release the windshield and let it rest against the stoppers which will remain in place until you withdraw them. Works every time. The stoppers are available in diameters from 1 inch to 1-3/4 inches in quarter-inch increments. My favorite was 1-1/2 inches. You'll find them at building-supply stores for $3-$5 each. Mike Bishop
I set a roll of duck tape on the cowl between it and the frame on mine. When not using it there, it doubles as a drink holder on the floor
Wow might have to try the sink stopper. That’s really thinking out of the box. Or should I say out of the drain[emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
Never had a problem with my 31 Vicky. Used repro hardware from the Model A restoration parts shops. Windshield stayed open fine at highway speeds for thousands of miles, on those really hot summer days. Phil
After having the windshield slap my fingers once at freeway speed, I turned a couple of pins from 1/4" hex stainless stock, threaded one end, drilled and tapped the windshield posts and screwed them in place. They keep the windshield in place with no more bruised fingers. Model A roadster windshields were not meant to stay in place at 70+ mph. In this photo look at the bottom left corner just above the dash top panel.
When my buddy rides along with me he gets kind of g***y at times. I'm thinking those drain plugs could have a duel purpose. Sent from my iPad using H.A.M.B.
The pins don't keep it open,(your original question) they keep it from "over-centering" and swinging back upon your fingers on the wheel.....a different problem than you asked
I think if you machined those pins to look something like a vent window lever and put a rubber tip (maybe a vacuum plug) on it you could flip it forward to hold the windshield slightly open and flip them back to allow it to close fully.
Well I have one of them drain plugs so went and tried it. Looks like that will work! Gotta buy 2 new ones. Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
I think I like that idea. Cheap,easy,and functional. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
They don't keep it open. They just keep the windshield from blowing back at speed and whacking your fingers against the steering wheel. Doesn't solve the OP's problem, but another post asked how this problem could be solved.
Never had mine blow back. Been over 100 mph several times and many road trips avg 65-70 on hiway Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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