Any guesses out there as to what this might be for? It has a patent date of 1914, but looks like an early to mid 1920s to me due to the curved cowl bottom side. There's also a part number on the bracket 43979. It's 3-4" wider than a model T. Thanks!
Yep there's a hinge across the top so must be for a closed car. At first I though it might be 1925 Chevy but the brackets and hand pulls seem different. Maybe Caddy, Stude, Buick, Olds?...hard to find close-up shots of windshields so far!
Not necessarily, most touring cars and some roadsters had a windshield in a windshield, if you will... I think the tell tale piece will be the "extra" curve on the lower outsides of the frame.
Never have seen a piano hinge on an open car windshield frame, but I suppose someone may have manufactured one.
The slight curve up at the bottom corners is definitely unique... So far I haven't found any pics online showing that. I've searched 1920s Buick Cadillac Packard studebaker pierce arrow Oldsmobile duesenberg etc.
there were others, such as star and even Graham paige, but the patent date is prior to the existence of those two companies. Are you wanting to use it or sell it?
I'll probably sell it if I can find out what it fits. I don't have a use for it and would like it to go to someone who needs it.
Tony, I think its a Locomobile! The lines are the same but I cant find a good pic to nail down a model or year... Try to search for 1926-29 touring cars and big sedans...Ill see if I can find a good pic for reference.
Now, the lower part has handles, so it must hinge out as well...Where or how does that hinge?? Im thinking something like this?? 1923 Locomobile Model 4B Series VIII
Thanks man that looks like a promising lead! The handles on the inside would be key to positive ID. I'll look for more info on locomobile.
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