1930-31 Roadster Windshield glass dimensions or pattern?

[roll of the dices]

Hi everyone,

Does anyone have the dimensions or maybe a pattern for a 1930-31 deluxe windshield?

I got a large enough piece of new safety glass and would like to try to cutting my own windshield.

If I use my frame to make a template, how much wiggle room do I want to leave. I will be using glass setting tape. Any recommendations for setting tape?

Many thanks.

[Brentwood Bob]

The service bulletins, page 250, figure 511. Has a set of diagrams.

[Planojc]

Here's what I did on mine. laid the frame on a piece of cardboard, traced the inside of the frame onto the cardboard, added about a quarter of an inch all around, cut the cardboard out to size and installed it in the frame to see if it fit. After a little adjustment here and there, took the cardboard to the glass shop as my pattern.

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Originally Posted by Brentwood Bob

The service bulletins, page 250, figure 511. Has a set of diagrams.

Thank you. I will see if I can find a copy of it.

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Originally Posted by Planojc

Here's what I did on mine. laid the frame on a piece of cardboard, traced the inside of the frame onto the cardboard, added about a quarter of an inch all around, cut the cardboard out to size and installed it in the frame to see if it fit. After a little adjustment here and there, took the cardboard to the glass shop as my pattern.

That's a good idea. I got the frame so I will try it this weekend. Thx,

[Brentwood Bob]

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Planojc has the practical answer. I would use poster board, or even Masonite after initial mounting the frame to verify test fit on the car. Use a clean, flat surface as your work area.
The diagrams would be used to verify the template you make. There is a reference to the treatment of the edges. They maybe slightly rounded. I did a long series of youtubes on installing windshield glass in the closed bodies frames that may help with general knowledge.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5h8g7mXy2Rw

The glass holders I made up really help.

Here is another reference:

http://www.ocmafc.com/techarticles/T...%20Install.pdf

[Brentwood Bob]

I had a local shop cut, then recut glass for the frame used in the youtubes. A better source for correctly cut glass I used is Bob's Glass in Corvallis, Oregon. He has the patterns, the experience, and stands by his work. Shipped right to your front door.
Do not run your finger along the ground edge of the glass.

[Bob C]

Originally Posted by roll of the dices

Thank you. I will see if I can find a copy of it.

I don't think the bulletins will help as the information on the
glass is from May 1928 and will not show the Deluxe Roadster.

[California Travieso]

Originally Posted by Brentwood Bob

I had a local shop cut, then recut glass for the frame used in the youtubes. A better source for correctly cut glass I used is Bob's Glass in Corvallis, Oregon. He has the patterns, the experience, and stands by his work. Shipped right to your front door.
Do not run your finger along the ground edge of the glass.

There was a previous thread that mention Bob’s Glass. I ordered the glass for my ‘30 Deluxe Roadster Frame and for the Rear Frame. The turnaround was very quick.

David serrano

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Originally Posted by Brentwood Bob

Planojc has the practical answer. I would use poster board, or even Masonite after initial mounting the frame to verify test fit on the car. Use a clean, flat surface as your work area.
The diagrams would be used to verify the template you make. There is a reference to the treatment of the edges. They maybe slightly rounded. I did a long series of youtubes on installing windshield glass in the closed bodies frames that may help with general knowledge.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5h8g7mXy2Rw

The glass holders I made up really help.

Here is another reference:

http://www.ocmafc.com/techarticles/T...%20Install.pdf

Thank you Bob. I watched the vides and it gave me some really good info and tips.

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Any contact info for Bob's Glass?
I always like a good challenge and still want to cut my own glass but not opposed to buying it I can't get it right.

[Brentwood Bob]

http://www.bobsmirrorandglass.com/

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Thank you for the info