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Wils1514 · 10-08-2022, 09:25 PM

I have a quick question for you guys. I’m about to test fit my windshield frame into my 1939 Ford pickup and I’m not sure how the lower bracket that screws to the windshield frame attaches to the pivot on the crank regulator.
Is a 3/16 spring pin used? Seems like it would be a pain to install once I have glass in the frame.
It was already disassembled when I purchased the truck so I’m at a loss..

petehoovie · 10-08-2022, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Wils1514

I have a quick question for you guys. I’m about to test fit my windshield frame into my 1939 Ford pickup and I’m not sure how the lower bracket that screws to the windshield frame attaches to the pivot on the crank regulator.
Is a 3/16 spring pin used? Seems like it would be a pain to install once I have glass in the frame.
It was already disassembled when I purchased the truck so I’m at a loss..

rich b · 10-09-2022, 10:56 AM

Original pins looked like a small clevis pin with a shallow head, there was a flat on one side of the head that faced the bracket, and knurl under the head to secure it in place. The pins were somewhat snug in the bracket and free in the eye on the regulator arm.

38bill · 10-09-2022, 12:19 PM

Pin the bracket to the arm first, then hang the windshield from its hinges. Once the windshield is hung its easy to screw the lower brackets to the frame bottom. Probably don't need to say this but make sure you clean up all the mounting holes before assembly.

Wils1514 · 10-11-2022, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rich b

Original pins looked like a small clevis pin with a shallow head, there was a flat on one side of the head that faced the bracket, and knurl under the head to secure it in place. The pins were somewhat snug in the bracket and free in the eye on the regulator arm.

Do you know where I could source these pins?

Wils1514 · 10-11-2022, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 38bill

Pin the bracket to the arm first, then hang the windshield from its hinges. Once the windshield is hung its easy to screw the lower brackets to the frame bottom. Probably don't need to say this but make sure you clean up all the mounting holes before assembly.

Thanks for the info! I was wondering the best way to assemble the frame to the truck after the glass is installed.

10-09-2022, 10:56 AM	#3
rich b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,842	Re: 1939 pickup windshield hinge pin Original pins looked like a small clevis pin with a shallow head, there was a flat on one side of the head that faced the bracket, and knurl under the head to secure it in place. The pins were somewhat snug in the bracket and free in the eye on the regulator arm.

10-09-2022, 12:19 PM	#4
38bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,167	Re: 1939 pickup windshield hinge pin Pin the bracket to the arm first, then hang the windshield from its hinges. Once the windshield is hung its easy to screw the lower brackets to the frame bottom. Probably don't need to say this but make sure you clean up all the mounting holes before assembly.