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Technical 32 Ford swing out window

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by gypsy, Feb 13, 2022.

  1. gypsy
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    I need detailed pictures of a 1932 Ford swing out window mechanism, studs, mounts, brackets, slides, etc. How the whole mechanism is ***embled and how it operates. Thanks
     
  2. redo32
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    Do you mean windsheild?
     
  3. alchemy
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    What body style? There a few different styles and the mechanisms are slightly different on each.
     
  4. gypsy
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    It's a coupe, front windshield, thanks
     
  5. alchemy
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    Like I said, what kind? A 5-window is different than a 3-window.

    https://cwmoss.com/collections/windshield/1932

    Check that page for a good representation of the hinges, and the frames. They don't interchange. I don't think the slide arms even interchange. Maybe the knurled nuts on the slide arms might interchange.
     
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  6. redo32
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    There's an old thread on here for mounting a stock windshield in a gl*** Vicky.
    [​IMG]
     
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  7. Junk yard
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    If you know the thread would please share .
     
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  9. ekimneirbo
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    Ever had an engine boil over when the windshield is open ? I have..............o_O
     
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    5/16"-24 Thread Pitch, 3/8"-24 Thread

    HRP
     
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  11. nochop
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    I’ve had mine slam shut……at 70…..live and learn
     
  12. HOTRODPRIMER
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    I have never driven my old beater with te windshield open but have driven thousands of miles with the vent open. HRP
     
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  13. clem
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    I thought he meant the thread on the HAMB ?
    is that for the windshield slide arm bracket ?
     
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  14. HOTRODPRIMER
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    My bad. HRP
     
  15. clem
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    ^^^^^^ not at all , actually that is something I wanted to know anyway. Thanks.
     
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  16. gypsy
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    It's a 5 window coupe, would like a picture of the complete mechanism, thanks
     
  17. swifty
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    Is your coupe gl*** or steel and if steel, original Henry or UPAC? I just installed the windshield in my UPAC 32-5W (unchopped) and my gl*** guy (in his 80's) said to pull it as tight as possible and don't open it cos if you do you'll have leaks forever. And he has been driving a 32-5W since 1973. I can take pics of mine if you want but I'm not opening it LOL
     
  18. gypsy
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    It's an original Henry 5 window, just got an original windshield frame, but all of the hardware for the windshield swing out mechanism is missing, any pictures will help. Thanks
     
    Last edited: Feb 16, 2022
  19. Fordors
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    First photo is hinge on body above windshield opening, second is the stud for the swing arm. The bracket for the stud is held to the A pillar with three rivets. Third and fourth photos show the w/s half of the hinge and the swing arm bracket. Next photo shows the keeper to hold the w/s open, the thumb wheel tightens against the keeper to hold the w/s either closed or open. Last photo is from the thread mentioned above, it shows the items ***embled.
    I should have mentioned the swing arm pivot, it’s above the keeper and thumb wheel.
     
    Last edited: Feb 16, 2022
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  20. swifty
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    There you go @gypsy @Fordors has provided all the pics and info that you will need. Note also on your OG windshield frame you cannot remove your top hinge brackets as for some reason they have 3 screws plus a couple of spot welds.
     
  21. redo32
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    Looks like all the parts in the picture I posted 2 days ago.
     
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  22. Fordors
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    Post #18 asked for help and that is what I provided.
     
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  23. gypsy
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    Thanks guys, you've been a huge help.
     

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