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Bluedevil · 11-10-2021, 03:48 PM

Ok group,

newbie question. does the windshield frame on a '30 68=B cabriolet fit any other model and is it supposed to be painted or chrome or??

Thanks in advance

jw hash · 11-11-2021, 08:38 AM

the windshield frames on the 68 B are the same as the 30-31 coupe-Tudor -straight 4 door -pick up and other 30-31 models. they were chrome plated on the outside and painted low gloss black on the inside. if it is a early 30 they had an electric wiper motor. so there for the hole location for the wiper are different then the vacuum wiper motors.

Kevin in NJ · 11-11-2021, 10:13 AM

Simple rules for the frames.

Never have an original rechromed. It will rapidly start rusting under the chrome. Actually most shops wont even try.

Spend the bucks for a never rusted frame from a dry area. Look inside if there is any rust then it is not an candidate. You are going to spend some serious cash getting this plated, dont skimp.

Some people have drilled drain holes at the bottom of the frame just to be sure the plating chemicals are flushed out. Some have put waxes inside to prevent rusting. I do not know what actually works over long term.

Originally the frame would have been plated with a dull nickel plate. Then just the front and sort of the edges would be buffed out. Then the front an side edges were masked off and the rest sprayed with a satin black.

Unlike the closed cars, the windshield slides on the sides were chrome plated, not just nickel.

Oldbluoval · 11-11-2021, 01:53 PM

Following up on Kevin….agreed. But..always a but.. since Gene Bunce passed, where will one come up with anything other than aluminum or original??
I’ve seen folks drill holes as stated. Also put something like Evaporust and then try to keep in there for awhile and wash out well. After plating blow the inside out with air well. Then POR inside
Not easy and have to be careful.

Bluedevil · 11-12-2021, 01:37 PM

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Thank you all for your advice. It was just what I was looking for.

11-10-2021, 03:48 PM	#1
Bluedevil Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Posts: 9	68-B windshield frame Ok group, newbie question. does the windshield frame on a '30 68=B cabriolet fit any other model and is it supposed to be painted or chrome or?? Thanks in advance

11-11-2021, 08:38 AM	#2
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: 68-B windshield frame the windshield frames on the 68 B are the same as the 30-31 coupe-Tudor -straight 4 door -pick up and other 30-31 models. they were chrome plated on the outside and painted low gloss black on the inside. if it is a early 30 they had an electric wiper motor. so there for the hole location for the wiper are different then the vacuum wiper motors.

11-11-2021, 10:13 AM	#3
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: 68-B windshield frame Simple rules for the frames. Never have an original rechromed. It will rapidly start rusting under the chrome. Actually most shops wont even try. Spend the bucks for a never rusted frame from a dry area. Look inside if there is any rust then it is not an candidate. You are going to spend some serious cash getting this plated, dont skimp. Some people have drilled drain holes at the bottom of the frame just to be sure the plating chemicals are flushed out. Some have put waxes inside to prevent rusting. I do not know what actually works over long term. Originally the frame would have been plated with a dull nickel plate. Then just the front and sort of the edges would be buffed out. Then the front an side edges were masked off and the rest sprayed with a satin black. Unlike the closed cars, the windshield slides on the sides were chrome plated, not just nickel.

11-11-2021, 01:53 PM	#4
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	Re: 68-B windshield frame Following up on Kevin….agreed. But..always a but.. since Gene Bunce passed, where will one come up with anything other than aluminum or original?? I’ve seen folks drill holes as stated. Also put something like Evaporust and then try to keep in there for awhile and wash out well. After plating blow the inside out with air well. Then POR inside Not easy and have to be careful. Last edited by Oldbluoval; 11-12-2021 at 04:55 PM.

11-12-2021, 01:37 PM	#5
Bluedevil Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Posts: 9	Re: 68-B windshield frame Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thank you all for your advice. It was just what I was looking for.