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V4F · 03-31-2014, 10:31 AM

has anyone got pix or info on how the header & windshield install . yes I asked this once but still need help ............

jw hash · 03-31-2014, 11:20 AM

is it a 68 B or C there is a big difference.

V4F · 03-31-2014, 11:56 AM

how do I tell . it is a friends .............. thanks

jw hash · 04-01-2014, 08:21 AM

does it have a slanted windshield or is the windshield straight.

V4F · 04-01-2014, 09:02 AM

straight . thank you

V4F · 04-01-2014, 01:03 PM

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any help on this ? need a pic if possible

Tom Wesenberg · 04-01-2014, 01:08 PM

I don't have a link, but have you been to Kevin in New Jersey's site?

V4F · 04-01-2014, 01:11 PM

no tom I haven't . any help on finding him ? thanks

jw hash · 04-01-2014, 01:31 PM

the windshield header is part of the cowl section. it takes the same rubber seal as a coupe and other Model A`s and then the upper hinge is screwed in with 1/4-20 X 5/8" stove bolts or slotted screws for better word the upper hinge is the same as a lot of Model A`s but the outer two screws are located in a different location so if are using one that does not fit you will have to drill the hinge. if you are looking for the seal that is fasten to the bottom of the top header, I purchased mine from Larry Machacek in Texas

V4F · 04-01-2014, 01:35 PM

thank you . my problem is none of the windshield screw holes line up with anything .......... steve

Bruce Adams · 04-01-2014, 02:28 PM

I have a 68C / slant windshield and will be pleased to assist if I can understand your situation.
Is it about attaching the whole windshield to the Cabriolet's header?
What are YOUR distances, edge to hole, and hole to hole?

fcwilkie · 04-01-2014, 04:03 PM

I had the same problem with my early 68B - bought a new windshield and the holes did not line-up with the threaded holes in the cowl. Called the manufacturer of the windshield and he simply said that Ford was not consistent with the threaded hole spacing and further said he had run into this before but it was rare. I took him at his word and ended up redrilling the holes in the hinge. Good luck

V4F · 04-01-2014, 05:04 PM

im going out tomorrow to get a better look & pix . thanks all . maybe after tomorrow ill have better info ............ steve

jw hash · 04-01-2014, 06:45 PM

if you have a slant window upper hinge NONE of the holes will line up on a 68 A or B also the slant window hinges will have a deeper off set. you need to use one off a coupe tudor truck or sedan but not a slant window.

LopezCarguy · 04-01-2014, 08:17 PM

I have a 68A early and window frame to header was just screwed to windshield frame from above under header seal...not complicated...can supply which screw was used...

03-31-2014, 10:31 AM	#1
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,524	cabrolet header has anyone got pix or info on how the header & windshield install . yes I asked this once but still need help ............ __________________ V4f

03-31-2014, 11:20 AM	#2
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,662	Re: cabrolet header is it a 68 B or C there is a big difference.

03-31-2014, 11:56 AM	#3
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,524	Re: cabrolet header how do I tell . it is a friends .............. thanks __________________ V4f

04-01-2014, 08:21 AM	#4
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,662	Re: cabrolet header does it have a slanted windshield or is the windshield straight.

04-01-2014, 09:02 AM	#5
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,524	Re: cabrolet header straight . thank you __________________ V4f

04-01-2014, 01:03 PM	#6
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,524	Re: cabrolet header Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) any help on this ? need a pic if possible __________________ V4f

04-01-2014, 01:08 PM	#7
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: cabrolet header I don't have a link, but have you been to Kevin in New Jersey's site?

04-01-2014, 01:11 PM	#8
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,524	Re: cabrolet header no tom I haven't . any help on finding him ? thanks __________________ V4f

04-01-2014, 01:31 PM	#9
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,662	Re: cabrolet header the windshield header is part of the cowl section. it takes the same rubber seal as a coupe and other Model A`s and then the upper hinge is screwed in with 1/4-20 X 5/8" stove bolts or slotted screws for better word the upper hinge is the same as a lot of Model A`s but the outer two screws are located in a different location so if are using one that does not fit you will have to drill the hinge. if you are looking for the seal that is fasten to the bottom of the top header, I purchased mine from Larry Machacek in Texas

04-01-2014, 01:35 PM	#10
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,524	Re: cabrolet header thank you . my problem is none of the windshield screw holes line up with anything .......... steve __________________ V4f

04-01-2014, 02:28 PM	#11
Bruce Adams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 1,597	Re: cabrolet header I have a 68C / slant windshield and will be pleased to assist if I can understand your situation. Is it about attaching the whole windshield to the Cabriolet's header? What are YOUR distances, edge to hole, and hole to hole?

04-01-2014, 04:03 PM	#12
fcwilkie Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fitzwilliam, NH Posts: 4	Re: cabrolet header I had the same problem with my early 68B - bought a new windshield and the holes did not line-up with the threaded holes in the cowl. Called the manufacturer of the windshield and he simply said that Ford was not consistent with the threaded hole spacing and further said he had run into this before but it was rare. I took him at his word and ended up redrilling the holes in the hinge. Good luck

04-01-2014, 05:04 PM	#13
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,524	Re: cabrolet header im going out tomorrow to get a better look & pix . thanks all . maybe after tomorrow ill have better info ............ steve __________________ V4f

04-01-2014, 06:45 PM	#14
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,662	Re: cabrolet header if you have a slant window upper hinge NONE of the holes will line up on a 68 A or B also the slant window hinges will have a deeper off set. you need to use one off a coupe tudor truck or sedan but not a slant window.

04-01-2014, 08:17 PM	#15
LopezCarguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Lopez Island, Wa. Posts: 276	Re: cabrolet header I have a 68A early and window frame to header was just screwed to windshield frame from above under header seal...not complicated...can supply which screw was used... __________________ The only thing worth learning is what you learn after you know it all !!