M37 Windshield

[Warren Watt]

While replacing the inner windshields with new units, I discovered that the stationary bent metal latches that the original locks engage do not work with the new glass. They are too far away from the new locks to even touch. So, in removing the old latches, the ancient cap screws all broke off flush. Ok, I can get those out. But, it looks like I'll have to make some new latches that reach further forward to meet the new locks. Anyone been through this one?

[Charles Talbert]

While replacing the inner windshields with new units, I discovered that the stationary bent metal latches that the original locks engage do not work with the new glass. They are too far away from the new locks to even touch. So, in removing the old latches, the ancient cap screws all broke off flush. Ok, I can get those out. But, it looks like I'll have to make some new latches that reach further forward to meet the new locks. Anyone been through this one?

Many times, they are adjustable, usually this takes care of the issue.

[Warren Watt]

adjustable

Three possible options:
1. Add some kind of small spacer between the handle and the frame and keep the strike in the same place.
2. Tack welding the old strikes in the new position to eliminate the screws.
3. Make new strikes that are longer on the horitzonal plane to use the existing screw holes.
Decisions, decisions......

[Bruce]

Pictures

Hello Warren,
I am trying to picture what your talking about?


Does this help?

[Bruce]

This Should Be Better

How about this one?

[Warren Watt]

Bruce -the second post is better

The handle at the bottom of the middle inner windshield assembly engages a fixed L shaped piece of metal. I call it a strike from door repair lingo. This L shaped strike is bolted to the middle of the outer windshield frame. The original inner windshield frame handle came to rest against the strike closer to the passenger compartment. These newer inner windshield frames come to rest about 3/4 inch from the strike (further away from the passenger compartment). The range of motion is limited by a tab on the side of the outer frame.
I pretty much know what I need to do to make it work but was curious to know if I was the first being this ever happened to.
Thanks for posting

[Bruce]

Still Not Sure

So I'm thinking this is something I have never had to deal with? We are talking about the locking/latching mechanism for each windscreen panel?

[Warren Watt]

Exactly.....

Just as you stated. The locking / latching mechanism for each windscreen panel. It seems that I am going to be breaking new ice with each portion of this restoration. I suppose it is the best way to learn, time consuming to say the least.

[Bruce]

Sorry Warren

My new panel matched the original, the other one was one that I rebuilt.

[Gsmith]

The handle at the bottom of the middle inner windshield assembly engages a fixed L shaped piece of metal. I call it a strike from door repair lingo. This L shaped strike is bolted to the middle of the outer windshield frame. The original inner windshield frame handle came to rest against the strike closer to the passenger compartment. These newer inner windshield frames come to rest about 3/4 inch from the strike (further away from the passenger compartment). The range of motion is limited by a tab on the side of the outer frame.
I pretty much know what I need to do to make it work but was curious to know if I was the first being this ever happened to.
Thanks for posting

I had to use replacement inner frames on mine. Your description sounds very similar to the problem I had. Mine wouldn't close with the support arms bolted on, but would close without them hooked up. I had to enlarge the holes in the arms where the bolts go through to make them have enough play where they wouldn't jam when closing. Apparently the new frames had just enough difference in the placement of the bracket for the arms to make them bind and not rotate far enough.

[Warren Watt]

Those new inner frames.....

I had to use replacement inner frames on mine. Your description sounds very similar to the problem I had. Mine wouldn't close with the support arms bolted on, but would close without them hooked up. I had to enlarge the holes in the arms where the bolts go through to make them have enough play where they wouldn't jam when closing. Apparently the new frames had just enough difference in the placement of the bracket for the arms to make them bind and not rotate far enough.

I believe that I am having the same issue with mine. I did notice that in order to get the windshield to close, the adjustable arms needed to be moved inward by hand. Otherwise they would bind and push outward. I will certainly use your suggestion to solve this problem. Thank you!

[Bruce]

Deuce Issues

Not knowing much about Deuce's, the panel that you guys have might be pacifically manufactured for the Deuce?

[Gsmith]

Not knowing much about Deuce's, the panel that you guys have might be pacifically manufactured for the Deuce?

They are supposed to fit either the M35 or M37. Sid Beck said a lot of times parts don't fit right because of different manufacturers.

[Warren Watt]

I concur with this statement....

They are supposed to fit either the M35 or M37. Sid Beck said a lot of times parts don't fit right because of different manufacturers.

It is just something we need to work around. Thanks go to the forum admins and contributors for helping others out in cases like this.

[Gsmith]

Sometimes we just have to make stuff fit. No way around that.