c1 windshield post repair

[Paul J.]

Thanks for the info. A thought on the repair. It seems a piece of 16 gauge (1/16 inch) steel slipped over the studs, with super glue or epoxy at the broken joint, and held onto the tab by the two screws would hold the tab together horizontally. It appears the tab rests on the lower frame which should keep the tab in place vertically. On the other hand I think the tabs break on their own due to some vertical stress and their brittleness. I think my '61 windshield is original but the tabs are broken anyway. The repair plate should keep the frames together horizontally and would not break vertically due to its flexability and even if the tab did break at the joint again the plate would keep the frames together. The end shim gaskets should absorb the difference in thickness due to the repair plate. Any thoughts on this reasoning?

[Wayne P.]

Re: c1 windshield post repair

The problem is not with frame pieces separating at that point, but the frame spreads allowing the windshield to no longer seal at the top of the frame. If this repair piece bends, you'll have the same problem. Go ahead and do a proper repair. At $65, it's a bargain compared to removing a windshield frame, disassembly, and reassembly.

[Paul J.]

Re: c1 windshield post repair

Thanks Wayne. Good to know the problem.