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Harrison · 12-09-2011, 12:00 AM

I have a friend needing a windshield frame for an A-400.

Anyone know where he might find one?

TIA, JH

Arlen · 12-09-2011, 12:41 AM

I bought mine from Gene Bunce. He advertises in the restorer magazine. Makes a great product. You won't be sorry.

Kevin in NJ · 12-09-2011, 07:06 AM

Gene Bunce is the best source for a proper reproduction windshield. There are 3 minor differences from factory that I could see only because I put a factory one next to it. One is that they use the repro standoffs for the swing arm mount and repro wiper mount and that could be overcome if it was important. The other was a subtle difference in the edge that you can only see if you have the original next to it.

If you must go original-
You do NOT want an original 400A frame lower because the frame has a high probability of rusting through because the original chemicals have been working on the inside for years already. It is a complex bent sheet metal part that has been rusting on the inside for a long time. Some platers refused to replate an original. You need to find an original top (I have one) and a perfect slant window bottom section.

Cost wise it is cheaper to buy Gene's wonderful frame plated and painted (they were painted flat black on the back side) ready to mount. He even includes all you need but the glass- even some tools. He is a good guy and has a great product.

Harrison · 12-09-2011, 07:41 AM

Thanks guys. My friend needs one because his is rusty along the bottom.

Does anyone have any contact info for Gene?

Thanks! JH

Kevin in NJ · 12-09-2011, 07:57 AM

Try this link

Joop · 12-09-2011, 09:40 AM

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Prices in that AD are not correct

Call Gene @ 978-897-9418

And let him know Joop send you and he takes care of you!

Please have your friend contact me. [email protected]

Thanks

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Billaz · 12-09-2011, 10:31 AM

Are there any similarities between the A 400 w/s frame and the 28-29 Briggs 4 dr. frame ?

mot · 12-09-2011, 10:39 AM

billaz the slant window frame and the 29 frame are worlds apart
Kevin is correct,if you can find a slant window frame it will work,But Genes frames are tops

Kevin in NJ · 12-09-2011, 01:09 PM

The slant window windshield is shorter then all the straight window windshields.

Some have tried to cut down the straights, but then you also have to change the swing arm brackets. Gets ugly quick.

You have to spend the bucks and get the right part for best results.

12-09-2011, 12:00 AM	#1
Harrison Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 49	A-400 Windshield Frame I have a friend needing a windshield frame for an A-400. Anyone know where he might find one? TIA, JH

12-09-2011, 12:41 AM	#2
Arlen Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 524	Re: A-400 Windshield Frame I bought mine from Gene Bunce. He advertises in the restorer magazine. Makes a great product. You won't be sorry. __________________ DMAFC

12-09-2011, 07:06 AM	#3
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: A-400 Windshield Frame Gene Bunce is the best source for a proper reproduction windshield. There are 3 minor differences from factory that I could see only because I put a factory one next to it. One is that they use the repro standoffs for the swing arm mount and repro wiper mount and that could be overcome if it was important. The other was a subtle difference in the edge that you can only see if you have the original next to it. If you must go original- You do NOT want an original 400A frame lower because the frame has a high probability of rusting through because the original chemicals have been working on the inside for years already. It is a complex bent sheet metal part that has been rusting on the inside for a long time. Some platers refused to replate an original. You need to find an original top (I have one) and a perfect slant window bottom section. Cost wise it is cheaper to buy Gene's wonderful frame plated and painted (they were painted flat black on the back side) ready to mount. He even includes all you need but the glass- even some tools. He is a good guy and has a great product.

12-09-2011, 07:41 AM	#4
Harrison Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 49	Re: A-400 Windshield Frame Thanks guys. My friend needs one because his is rusty along the bottom. Does anyone have any contact info for Gene? Thanks! JH

12-09-2011, 07:57 AM	#5
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: A-400 Windshield Frame Try this link

12-09-2011, 09:40 AM	#6
Joop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 2,953	Re: A-400 Windshield Frame Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Prices in that AD are not correct Call Gene @ 978-897-9418 And let him know Joop send you and he takes care of you! Please have your friend contact me. [email protected] Thanks ..

12-09-2011, 10:31 AM	#7
Billaz Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 23	Re: A-400 Windshield Frame Are there any similarities between the A 400 w/s frame and the 28-29 Briggs 4 dr. frame ?

12-09-2011, 10:39 AM	#8
mot Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sacramento Ca Posts: 1,179	Re: A-400 Windshield Frame billaz the slant window frame and the 29 frame are worlds apart Kevin is correct,if you can find a slant window frame it will work,But Genes frames are tops

12-09-2011, 01:09 PM	#9
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: A-400 Windshield Frame The slant window windshield is shorter then all the straight window windshields. Some have tried to cut down the straights, but then you also have to change the swing arm brackets. Gets ugly quick. You have to spend the bucks and get the right part for best results.