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Hot Rods Model A windshield frame

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Mike Colemire, Oct 9, 2018.

  1. Mike Colemire
    Joined: May 18, 2013
    Posts: 1,431

    Mike Colemire
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    I have a model A, 2 dr sedan, top has been chopped. Bought a windshield frame, new alum, and it is a inch shorter in width, 1/2 inch on each side in other words. I have to redo the front post, whoever done it done a terrible job but that won't gain that 1/2 inch. Am I missing something? I'll know more once I get the body mounted and the windshield post and the doors aligned. I can make it fit with some fab work but just wondering what's going on.
     
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  2. low budget
    Joined: Nov 15, 2006
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    low budget
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    from Central Ky

    Dont have a clue, but could it have some sort of seal that goes in there?
     
  3. Corn Fed
    Joined: May 16, 2002
    Posts: 3,429

    Corn Fed
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    Maybe the new frame was made incorrectly. What is the width of the frame at the top and bottom?
    Can you take a picture of the windshield area so we can see if something looks wrong.
     
  4. Mike Colemire
    Joined: May 18, 2013
    Posts: 1,431

    Mike Colemire
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    I'll get measurements, done forgot, been working on the ch***is and thought I'd get it out of the box and check it out. Got it from Mike's A Fordable parts. Everything else I've got has been great and the customer service is great.
     
  5. BigEd
    Joined: Aug 12, 2005
    Posts: 248

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    I believe that Model A windshield frames vary in size depending on year and body style.
     
  6. rusty1
    Joined: Nov 25, 2004
    Posts: 13,056

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    roadster windshields are narrower than closed cars...
     
  7. Your correct there,but they also mount totally different.
    The Wizzard
     
  8. rusty1
    Joined: Nov 25, 2004
    Posts: 13,056

    rusty1
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    ^ you are correct
     

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