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1931 Oldsmobile windshield question

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by bcharlton, Sep 14, 2007.

  1. bcharlton
    Joined: Sep 13, 2006
    Posts: 427

    bcharlton
    Member
    from Buffalo NY

    Does anyone know if my 1931 5 window Oldsmobile had a hinged windshield? Also, If I wanted to fabricate one, how to I hinge the windshild on the top allowing it to swing out a couple of inches on the bottom.

    Brian
     
  2. pasadenahotrod
    Joined: Feb 13, 2007
    Posts: 11,772

    pasadenahotrod
    Member
    from Texas

    To swing the windshield just use a piano hinge across the top and that will do it.
     
  3. old beet
    Joined: Sep 25, 2002
    Posts: 5,750

    old beet
    Member

    Piano hinge might work if its straight across the top............OLDBEET
     
  4. bcharlton
    Joined: Sep 13, 2006
    Posts: 427

    bcharlton
    Member
    from Buffalo NY

    Anyone know what the original set up was? I am curious.

    Brian
     
  5. I have a 30 Buick that has a gear mechanism at the top that lifts the windshield a couple of inches into the header panel.
    How about you other Fischer body types?
     
  6. PBRmeASAP
    Joined: Aug 26, 2002
    Posts: 6,893

    PBRmeASAP
    Member

    somewhat close, but i have a 31 chevy and there is a hugh long hinge (piano) that runs across the length of the frame it mounts to a wood piece and that is the pivot point....i can get pics if that would help.
     
  7. theSHARK
    Joined: Mar 28, 2006
    Posts: 22

    theSHARK
    Member

    Hey PBRmeASAP I would appreciate seeing those pics you are offering up. I have a 31 Chevrolet sedan in the works and it would help.
     

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