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Shadetree · 03-05-2014, 04:38 PM

Does any vendor stock chrome plated windshield frames for a`35 cabriolet other than Bob Drake? He has a 6-8 week backorder on them.

Don · 03-05-2014, 05:27 PM

Pm Bruce in southern Ohio ,he has one for a 34 coming from some place.

DICK SPADARO · 03-05-2014, 05:45 PM

Most cabriolet windshield frames are made by trautwein products. They are hand made parts with very good chrome. Because of limited demand these have turned into custom made parts so not always available instantly. When they are in stock they are scooped up and we have to await reorder like everyone else. The best thing to do is keep your name on someones waiting list and you will get a frame.

JM 35 Sedan · 03-05-2014, 09:58 PM

Word of caution on these repro frames regardless of where you are getting them.....make sure the frame fits properly in the surrounding opening in your car before you install glass and try to install the assembly in your car. I have recently talked to two people who have bought repro frames for their cabriolet restorations and the final assembled frame will not fit properly.

Don · 03-05-2014, 10:32 PM

Bruce had to send a templet of his opening to get right frame and size

FL&WVMIKE · 03-06-2014, 03:53 PM

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SHADETREE ...................
I haved heard that the Trautwein frames are very good. I would get on their list.
I would take, to heart, the tip that JM 35 Sedan gave. It sounds very reasonable.
MIKE (mikeburch)

35cab · 03-07-2014, 04:33 PM

I got mine through Macs, fitted well but had to drill hole for wiper shaft, not something I enjoyed, having to drill through fresh chrome!
Not sure why they would be made without a hole in the first place?

V8ER · 03-07-2014, 04:36 PM

Station wagon uses the same windshield frame, but without the hole. The wiper shaft on a station wagon goes through above the windshield frame.

Uptown83 · 03-08-2014, 09:26 AM

I used a trautwein frame on my 32 and it was perfect fit.

Bruce in southern OH · 07-27-2014, 12:15 PM

Installed my Windshield from ( Joe's Antique Auto parts made by Trautwein ) fits perfect, thanks

03-05-2014, 04:38 PM	#1
Shadetree Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cottageville, WV Posts: 1,535	`35 Cabriolet Windshield Frame Does any vendor stock chrome plated windshield frames for a`35 cabriolet other than Bob Drake? He has a 6-8 week backorder on them. __________________ Son, you will never blow an engine up in high gear. Last edited by Shadetree; 03-05-2014 at 05:01 PM.

03-05-2014, 05:27 PM	#2
Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ashland KY Posts: 1,159	Re: `35 Cabriolet Windshield Frame Pm Bruce in southern Ohio ,he has one for a 34 coming from some place. __________________ DON P

03-05-2014, 05:45 PM	#3
DICK SPADARO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Altamont, NY Posts: 1,004	Re: `35 Cabriolet Windshield Frame Most cabriolet windshield frames are made by trautwein products. They are hand made parts with very good chrome. Because of limited demand these have turned into custom made parts so not always available instantly. When they are in stock they are scooped up and we have to await reorder like everyone else. The best thing to do is keep your name on someones waiting list and you will get a frame. __________________ dickspadaro.com

03-05-2014, 09:58 PM	#4
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: `35 Cabriolet Windshield Frame Word of caution on these repro frames regardless of where you are getting them.....make sure the frame fits properly in the surrounding opening in your car before you install glass and try to install the assembly in your car. I have recently talked to two people who have bought repro frames for their cabriolet restorations and the final assembled frame will not fit properly. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

03-05-2014, 10:32 PM	#5
Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ashland KY Posts: 1,159	Re: `35 Cabriolet Windshield Frame Bruce had to send a templet of his opening to get right frame and size __________________ DON P

03-06-2014, 03:53 PM	#6
FL&WVMIKE Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va, Posts: 4,442	Re: `35 Cabriolet Windshield Frame Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) SHADETREE ................... I haved heard that the Trautwein frames are very good. I would get on their list. I would take, to heart, the tip that JM 35 Sedan gave. It sounds very reasonable. MIKE (mikeburch)

03-07-2014, 04:33 PM	#7
35cab Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 125	Re: `35 Cabriolet Windshield Frame I got mine through Macs, fitted well but had to drill hole for wiper shaft, not something I enjoyed, having to drill through fresh chrome! Not sure why they would be made without a hole in the first place?

03-07-2014, 04:36 PM	#8
V8ER Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 403	Re: `35 Cabriolet Windshield Frame Station wagon uses the same windshield frame, but without the hole. The wiper shaft on a station wagon goes through above the windshield frame.

03-08-2014, 09:26 AM	#9
Uptown83 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NM Posts: 82	Re: `35 Cabriolet Windshield Frame I used a trautwein frame on my 32 and it was perfect fit.

07-27-2014, 12:15 PM	#10
Bruce in southern OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Proctorville Posts: 1,582	Re: `35 Cabriolet Windshield Frame Installed my Windshield from ( Joe's Antique Auto parts made by Trautwein ) fits perfect, thanks