Hot Rods Alternative windshield ideas: '32 Roadster

The '32 roadster project is coming along, just not as fast as I would like. Iv been thinking of doing a different style of windshield, I really like Duvals....but taking it a step further. I picked up a '39-'40 open car cowl and was looking at the shape and contours, I think it would be pretty cool on the roadster, chopped and narrowed. The only problem is the '39 cowl was on it side and I need to find the p***enger side, just the a-pillar pieces.

I paid a friend a visit the other day, this dude his own little junk yard behind his house...envy.

Anyways he let me cut the entire windshield out of a '48 Plymouth, cowl to roof. I have always like the "V" 2 piece front gl*** on the Plymouth's. I carefully drilled all of the factory spot welds and separated all the sheet metal pieces then cut it to fit the roadster cowl. Ill post some pics soon.

Anybody know where I find the pieces of the '39 convert cowl, I would really like to use that set-up.

Post some pics of cool home made windshields if you have any.

Thanks.

Pete-

 

Ok, here are the photo's of the current severely modified '48 Plymouth closed car windshield. It's basically just sitting on the cowl and would need a lot more fitting but I just wanted to give the basic idea. I think the '39 Ford open car would look a little better....what do you think??

Pete-

 

That is purely ***ual. Nice as always Pete.

 

Did you,or are you, going to put the center section back in?? I think I like it. alot.

 

I'm sure he'll chime in, but The Fidgeter did something very similar on his Modified. Very cool.

http://www.thefidgiter.com/modified/

 

Be very careful with the thickness of the frame, once the proportions get away from the original,thin,size of the original frame, you end up with a distracting ,clunky look.
the car above being a case in point.
From your photos, I would want to get the frame about 2/3rds of its current bulk to keep it looking in proportion. It kinda negates the use of existing parts, I know..but form is as vital as function in hotrods..well to me ,anyway.

 

Keep going, you are almost there! Try to make it look like it's part of the car....not just "added".Slim and ***y. Great idea....love the look.

 

I always intended to decrease the width, basically making about as thick as a Duval. The angles still need to be worked.

Pete-

 

Slick,

Yes, the center section will go back in.

 

it looks like its gonna work...go for it..

 

Thanks Gotgas!

Mine started as a mid-late '40's ford truck windshield area. A lot of work to get it to this point and I'm very happy with it, whether you think it's "distracting and clunky" or not.

 

Kevin,

What windshield is that, looks cool and has a nice flow. I prefer the straight viewing area rather than a brow look.

Pete-

 

Geez , does every picture you post have to perfect lighting and look like frame-able art?

 

Here's one that you may or may not have seen.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=307568

That looks pretty rad Kevin. Where is that car now?

 

Im not crazy about the plymouth one I have mocked up. I just finished removing the screws from a different frame and will trim and mock it up, ill post some picks.

Pete-