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MrPhat40 12-08-2022 02:37 PM

The 1939 Windshield Frame
 

Dear Ford Barn,

My 1939 Car Windshield Frame is starting to deteriorate. Namely the center post at the bottom dividing the two windshields.

I have found another frame that looks similar but is not. The split separating the two halfs is much higher up on the replacement compared to the one in the car.

So my question: is a truck windshield frame different than that of the car? If so in what way and would it work in a car?

Thank you as always for your knowledge of these early V-8's.

Al Seidel

deuce5wndw 12-08-2022 03:38 PM

Re: The 1939 Windshield Frame
 

If I remember correctly that is a 37-38 and will interchange with the 39 but the split is in a different place.

V8COOPMAN 12-08-2022 04:17 PM

Re: The 1939 Windshield Frame
 

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This is true! It's just a 'YEAR' thing, but the shape is the same, and the hinges at top all fit. If you've found a nice one, ya better grab it! It'll fit and work just fine.

Coop

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ford38v8 12-08-2022 11:48 PM

Re: The 1939 Windshield Frame
 

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN (Post 2187362)
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This is true! It's just a 'YEAR' thing, but the shape is the same, and the hinges at top all fit. If you've found a nice one, ya better grab it! It'll fit and work just fine.

Coop

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Pretty much true... All my hinges are the same except they're old and creaky, and the shape has gone to pot.
The wife agrees with you, it is a 'YEAR' thing, and she really wants to find a nice one and grab him. :cool:

V8COOPMAN 12-09-2022 12:38 AM

Re: The 1939 Windshield Frame
 

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Originally Posted by ford38v8 (Post 2187454)
Pretty much true... All my hinges are the same except they're old and creaky, and the shape has gone to pot.
The wife agrees with you, it is a 'YEAR' thing, and she really wants to find a nice one and grab him. :cool:


Alan.... Why don't you suggest that she advertise in the "SWAP MEET" section?

Coop

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ford38v8 12-09-2022 12:50 AM

Re: The 1939 Windshield Frame
 

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN (Post 2187464)
Alan.... Why don't you suggest that she advertise in the "SWAP MEET" section?

Coop

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Coop, she would do that. She specifically wants a Pool Boy, but Ryan doesn't list those models in the Swapmeet.

MrPhat40 12-09-2022 11:38 AM

Re: The 1939 Windshield Frame
 

Dear Ford Barner's

Thank you to all for your replies. Always appreciate the knowledge in this forum.

Also really l enjoy the tongue in cheek play many offer as well.

Merry Christmas

OldDad 12-10-2022 11:08 AM

Re: The 1939 Windshield Frame
 

'39 splits in the middle, earlier frames split in the lower half. So the one you currently have is likely a '37-'38 replacement. Any '37-'39 will fit either car or truck.

blucar 12-10-2022 12:25 PM

Re: The 1939 Windshield Frame
 

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I have a very nice '37-39 windshield frame that is complete w/glass.
The windshield came out of a '37 Pickup that I restored in the mid 1960's, it has been hanging on the wall in my garage since '66.
Excellent condition, chrome is poor, pealing in a couple of place, very minor rust in a couple places.

petehoovie 12-10-2022 12:45 PM

Re: The 1939 Windshield Frame
 

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Originally Posted by blucar (Post 2187819)
I have a very nice '37-39 windshield frame that is complete w/glass.
The windshield came out of a '37 Pickup that I restored in the mid 1960's, it has been hanging on the wall in my garage since '66.
Excellent condition, chrome is poor, pealing in a couple of place, very minor rust in a couple places.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...9&d=1670692921

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...0&d=1670693012

MrPhat40 12-15-2022 02:59 PM

Re: The 1939 Windshield Frame
 

Dear Pete,
Would you be interested in selling this windshield?
Please let me know, also your location if reasonable to indianapolis I would pick it up.
Thank you so much.
Al Seidel

petehoovie 12-15-2022 03:19 PM

Re: The 1939 Windshield Frame
 

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Originally Posted by MrPhat40 (Post 2189192)
Dear Pete,
Would you be interested in selling this windshield?
Please let me know, also your location if reasonable to indianapolis I would pick it up.
Thank you so much.
Al Seidel

Contact 'blucar' above...

v8fordman 12-15-2022 08:13 PM

Re: The 1939 Windshield Frame
 

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Originally Posted by OldDad (Post 2187781)
'39 splits in the middle, earlier frames split in the lower half. So the one you currently have is likely a '37-'38 replacement. Any '37-'39 will fit either car or truck.

With respect, what you have posted is the opposite of what is true. ‘37 through part of ‘38 split in the middle while later in ‘38 through end of production ‘39 splits with the lower section being shorter than the upper. All frames are interchangeable in the windshield opening. Check the ‘37 and ‘38/9 restoration books.

OldDad 12-17-2022 08:10 AM

Re: The 1939 Windshield Frame
 

Thank you for correcting this misinformation, which was reversed in the craggy recesses of the old brain. My apologies! I find it better to keep my mouth shut most of the time . . .

ronn 12-18-2022 12:38 PM

Re: The 1939 Windshield Frame
 

better open it, if youre hungary!


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