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Old 03-16-2024, 10:20 AM   #5
David in San Antonio
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Default Re: Wind Wing installation

Fourfords - I’m looking forward to seeing this discussion because my Roadster’s wind wings have been problematic, either slipping out of their brackets, or when tightened hard the glass cracks.
Question: Is your Roadster originally a Standard or originally a Deluxe? I don’t know if it makes a difference on a ‘29, but the ‘30/31 Standard windshield is a bit taller than the Deluxe. This may - or may not - make a difference re the wind wings.
Your car has the side mount spare tires (can be added to a Standard) but no cowl lamps (came with a Deluxe, but can be added to a Standard) so I can’t identify Standard vs Deluxe by the photo. And it might make no difference anyway.
One of the Barners mentioned he brought the glass to a plastic supply shop which cut new ones out of some tough plastic.
I’ve found that the wind wings make no difference when the top is up, but a huge difference when it’s down. That’s just my experience.
As I said, I’m looking forward to seeing this discussion.
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