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pebo va · 02-08-2021, 10:42 AM

My original windshield glass is delaminating and needs replacement.
It seemed simple enough. Remove the two screws that hold the crank-out scissors from the frame and remove the 6 screws that hold the two top hinges to the frame. Once I did that both top hinges are stuck to the frame.
I cannot pry them off without bending the hinge. This is an original car so the assembly was done in 1934 at the factory. Were the hinges spot welded to the frame? The car is in very good original condition with no visible rust. What am I missing?

deuce lover · 02-08-2021, 11:16 AM

Yes they are spot welded to the frame.Those windshield brackets are attached with 2 screws on each side to the actual hinges.You need to remove the side garnish mouldings and the header panel w/visors and rear view mirror to get access to those hinges.

pebo va · 02-08-2021, 12:14 PM

Yes Deuce Lover, that is what I suspected. Thanks for the confirmation! Much appreciated!

panhead_pete · 11-19-2021, 06:07 AM

Pebo va and others, anything else I should be away of before trying this myself?

DavidG · 11-19-2021, 11:40 AM

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Only that it is heavy and it is best done with two pairs of hands. Also pad the top of the cowl to avoid paint damage, just in case.

02-08-2021, 10:42 AM	#1
pebo va Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 62	Removing Windshield Frame from 1934 Tudor My original windshield glass is delaminating and needs replacement. It seemed simple enough. Remove the two screws that hold the crank-out scissors from the frame and remove the 6 screws that hold the two top hinges to the frame. Once I did that both top hinges are stuck to the frame. I cannot pry them off without bending the hinge. This is an original car so the assembly was done in 1934 at the factory. Were the hinges spot welded to the frame? The car is in very good original condition with no visible rust. What am I missing?

02-08-2021, 11:16 AM	#2
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,301	Re: Removing Windshield Frame from 1934 Tudor Yes they are spot welded to the frame.Those windshield brackets are attached with 2 screws on each side to the actual hinges.You need to remove the side garnish mouldings and the header panel w/visors and rear view mirror to get access to those hinges.

02-08-2021, 12:14 PM	#3
pebo va Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 62	Re: Removing Windshield Frame from 1934 Tudor Yes Deuce Lover, that is what I suspected. Thanks for the confirmation! Much appreciated!

11-19-2021, 06:07 AM	#4
panhead_pete Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hakuba Nagano Japan Posts: 210	Re: Removing Windshield Frame from 1934 Tudor Pebo va and others, anything else I should be away of before trying this myself? __________________ Looking for an unrestored 33 34 3W or 5W coupe. Thanks

11-19-2021, 11:40 AM	#5
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	Re: Removing Windshield Frame from 1934 Tudor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Only that it is heavy and it is best done with two pairs of hands. Also pad the top of the cowl to avoid paint damage, just in case.