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Old 09-14-2010, 10:31 AM   #1
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Question pivoting windshield on Model A roadster

The windshield on my 31 A Deluxe roadster pivot won't lock. The wind blows it past the cowl seals. If I try to tighten the wing nuts all the way, the top won't go onto the top of the stancheons.

Any ideas of what's wrong?
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Old 09-14-2010, 10:44 AM   #2
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Default Re: pivoting windshield on Model A roadster

I have the same problem, but was able to tighten the wing nuts enough to solve. A guy told me he put sandpaper between the moving parts & that solved it for him.
Before I got mine tight enough the wind blew the windshield through & it hit the steering wheel hard enough to crack it. This design was for 40mph not 75 (mine is NOT stock).
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Old 09-14-2010, 08:32 PM   #3
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Thanks 'Greybeard' for your reply. I felt kind of stupid asking the question, but see I'm not the only one to have had the problem. Sorry abouit the broken windshield.

I'll try the sandpaper - but it seems there must be a correct fix for this.
I see that some Model A Parts suppliers offer both a large and small cone for the stancheon. I wonder if one can insert an extra cone on each side. (?)
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Old 09-14-2010, 09:42 PM   #4
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Default Re: pivoting windshield on Model A roadster

FWIW

I've experienced the same problem. First the passenger side, which I was able to tighten, by using a tap to improve the threads on the wing nut. It is still holding.

Now the driver's side is doing the same thing. Not sure if I have it tight enough. Will test it out first chance I get..
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Old 09-14-2010, 11:43 PM   #5
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Default Re: pivoting windshield on Model A roadster

I have the same problem on both my 30 and 31 roadsters. I was hoping someone made a small bracket that would fit under the wind wing brackets on the bottom to keep it from going too far back. Not original but it should work.
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Old 09-16-2010, 09:51 AM   #6
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Old 09-16-2010, 10:46 AM   #7
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Default Re: pivoting windshield on Model A roadster

No problem with that on mine so far. The rubber gasket keeps it from tilting too far. Of course I don't drive it over 50 either.
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Old 09-16-2010, 06:23 PM   #8
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Default Re: pivoting windshield on Model A roadster

I have had a similar problem if I drive it to fast or I am driving into a headwind. Cleaning up the threads helped. It is worse when I open the windshield a bit to allow air in. I solved that with a small wooden block wedged between the windshield and body sheetmetal. Chuckle, but it works! Gar Williams
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Old 09-16-2010, 07:08 PM   #9
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Default Re: pivoting windshield on Model A roadster

I have the same problem with my 31, some where on the ford barn I read where if u had the original cones, not the after market the window would stay open. I have been thinking on a solution for some time and I plan on making some kind of set up to hold the window open this winter when I put my car away, If I come up with an Idea that works and looks good I will surley post when that day come, if anyone else comes up with a solutuon or Idea please post for all us roadster guys,,,Thanks in advance!
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Old 09-16-2010, 11:55 PM   #10
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My 28 Phaeton has the original cones and stays where I put it.
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Old 06-14-2016, 06:44 PM   #11
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Default Re: pivoting windshield on Model A roadster

Resurrecting this old postt. I have the same issue. Anyone ever come up with a good solution?
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