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Vanspeed · 12-11-2012, 07:37 PM

I Am missing something I think. I have a 26 coupe that was missing the inner windshield trim. I found a set and notice I am missing whatever screws into the middle of the trim that the swing arm pivots on. There are three holes. I looked at all my parts books and see nothing. Any help?

yachtsmanbill · 12-11-2012, 09:19 PM

Theres a bracket that takes 3 flat head (maybe oval head) machine screws into another backing plate inside the jamb. The fourth hole holds the knob that secures the opener arms into position. You may end up making them. Run a tap into the frame holes so the screws dont jam up. It may be a 1/4-20 or a 12-24. ws

Its really not much more than this. The jamb plates are flat tho...

This is on my 58 Hatteras with powder coated aluminum frames... NICE!

jackdaron · 12-11-2012, 09:58 PM

I may have a set. Will look tomorrow.

Vanspeed · 12-12-2012, 10:39 AM

Bill, my windsheild post looks nothing like that pic? Mine has the bolt holes facing the frame, not the side like that.

t42 · 12-12-2012, 01:51 PM

I am assuming that you have the long window trim pieces for each side and you are only missing the windshield pivot bracket. This bracket is 2-1/2" tall with (3) 1/4"x1/2" long flat head screws that attach it to the trim piece. The windshield pivot bolt (1/4"x1-3/8" long) is set back of the three screws and is pressed into the bracket. These brackets fit either side. I can't find an example in Snyder's or Mac's catalogs, but they are not that rare.
Good luck, hope this makes sense.

yachtsmanbill · 12-12-2012, 04:27 PM

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Hot off the drawing board! The boat shot was a forinsta'. This is the way my 26 coupe was set up...Memory is shot! The pivot point was in fact aft of the 3 mounting holes, otherwise the knob would be into the glass. Too many projects over too many years!! ws

t42 · 12-12-2012, 04:51 PM

Vanspeed,
The sketch provided by Bill is very close, but the bracket has a "z" bend between the 3 screws and the pivot bolt. The window channel covers the 3 screws when the window is closed and the pivot bolt sits inside the frame to lock the window. Not trying to be picky, but this is not a flat bracket.
Thanks for the sketch Bill, that was close.

yachtsmanbill · 12-12-2012, 08:16 PM

YUP... now I remember the offset and the stud pressed in, or was it friction welded? ws

Vanspeed · 12-13-2012, 08:21 AM

Do I have a good chance of finding this part? I do not think the aftermarket is reproducing this. What would it be called? Thanks for the help guys.

t42 · 12-13-2012, 08:56 AM

I would think that you could find these fairly easily. Try Mike Peterson in Shevlin, MN.. He has many 26/27 parts. Also, try Model T Haven. I am not sure if this bracket was the same on earlier closed cars, but e-mail them a copy of this thread and they should be able to help. I would call it a pivot mounting bracket. Good luck.

Bill, mine were pressed in not welded.

yachtsmanbill · 01-04-2013, 09:23 AM

Just for you if you see these! Pming you as well!! ws

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150974646298...298%26_rdc%3D1

t42 · 01-12-2013, 03:57 PM

Check out gunman63 on e-bay, 1 day and a few hours left. Has exactly what you need.

Kelly · 03-09-2014, 07:13 PM

I need windshield pivot brackets that the swing arms slide on for a 1927 ford coupe. I can be reached at [email protected]

Roadster62 · 03-09-2014, 07:47 PM

Do these parts interchange with 28-29 Model A Pickup pieces? I know the doord do, so makbe the cowl hardware does too. Bob

12-11-2012, 07:37 PM	#1
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,392	26-27 windshield pivot bolt? I Am missing something I think. I have a 26 coupe that was missing the inner windshield trim. I found a set and notice I am missing whatever screws into the middle of the trim that the swing arm pivots on. There are three holes. I looked at all my parts books and see nothing. Any help? __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

12-11-2012, 09:19 PM	#2
yachtsmanbill Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Two Rivers, Wi. Posts: 1,406	Re: 26-27 windshield pivot bolt? Theres a bracket that takes 3 flat head (maybe oval head) machine screws into another backing plate inside the jamb. The fourth hole holds the knob that secures the opener arms into position. You may end up making them. Run a tap into the frame holes so the screws dont jam up. It may be a 1/4-20 or a 12-24. ws Its really not much more than this. The jamb plates are flat tho... This is on my 58 Hatteras with powder coated aluminum frames... NICE! __________________ " Warning; the following contains content that the anal retentive may find offensive - please skip on to the next posting!" Last edited by yachtsmanbill; 12-11-2012 at 09:26 PM.

12-11-2012, 09:58 PM	#3
jackdaron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brownsburg,In. Posts: 383	Re: 26-27 windshield pivot bolt? I may have a set. Will look tomorrow.

12-12-2012, 10:39 AM	#4
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,392	Re: 26-27 windshield pivot bolt? Bill, my windsheild post looks nothing like that pic? Mine has the bolt holes facing the frame, not the side like that. __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

12-12-2012, 01:51 PM	#5
t42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MN. Posts: 253	Re: 26-27 windshield pivot bolt? I am assuming that you have the long window trim pieces for each side and you are only missing the windshield pivot bracket. This bracket is 2-1/2" tall with (3) 1/4"x1/2" long flat head screws that attach it to the trim piece. The windshield pivot bolt (1/4"x1-3/8" long) is set back of the three screws and is pressed into the bracket. These brackets fit either side. I can't find an example in Snyder's or Mac's catalogs, but they are not that rare. Good luck, hope this makes sense.

12-12-2012, 04:27 PM	#6
yachtsmanbill Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Two Rivers, Wi. Posts: 1,406	Re: 26-27 windshield pivot bolt? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hot off the drawing board! The boat shot was a forinsta'. This is the way my 26 coupe was set up...Memory is shot! The pivot point was in fact aft of the 3 mounting holes, otherwise the knob would be into the glass. Too many projects over too many years!! ws __________________ " Warning; the following contains content that the anal retentive may find offensive - please skip on to the next posting!"

12-12-2012, 04:51 PM	#7
t42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MN. Posts: 253	Re: 26-27 windshield pivot bolt? Vanspeed, The sketch provided by Bill is very close, but the bracket has a "z" bend between the 3 screws and the pivot bolt. The window channel covers the 3 screws when the window is closed and the pivot bolt sits inside the frame to lock the window. Not trying to be picky, but this is not a flat bracket. Thanks for the sketch Bill, that was close.

12-12-2012, 08:16 PM	#8
yachtsmanbill Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Two Rivers, Wi. Posts: 1,406	Re: 26-27 windshield pivot bolt? YUP... now I remember the offset and the stud pressed in, or was it friction welded? ws __________________ " Warning; the following contains content that the anal retentive may find offensive - please skip on to the next posting!"

12-13-2012, 08:21 AM	#9
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,392	Re: 26-27 windshield pivot bolt? Do I have a good chance of finding this part? I do not think the aftermarket is reproducing this. What would it be called? Thanks for the help guys. __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

12-13-2012, 08:56 AM	#10
t42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MN. Posts: 253	Re: 26-27 windshield pivot bolt? I would think that you could find these fairly easily. Try Mike Peterson in Shevlin, MN.. He has many 26/27 parts. Also, try Model T Haven. I am not sure if this bracket was the same on earlier closed cars, but e-mail them a copy of this thread and they should be able to help. I would call it a pivot mounting bracket. Good luck. Bill, mine were pressed in not welded.

01-04-2013, 09:23 AM	#11
yachtsmanbill Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Two Rivers, Wi. Posts: 1,406	Re: 26-27 windshield pivot bolt? Just for you if you see these! Pming you as well!! ws http://www.ebay.com/itm/150974646298...298%26_rdc%3D1 __________________ " Warning; the following contains content that the anal retentive may find offensive - please skip on to the next posting!"

01-12-2013, 03:57 PM	#12
t42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MN. Posts: 253	Re: 26-27 windshield pivot bolt? Check out gunman63 on e-bay, 1 day and a few hours left. Has exactly what you need.

03-09-2014, 07:13 PM	#13
Kelly Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 1	Re: 26-27 windshield pivot bolt? I need windshield pivot brackets that the swing arms slide on for a 1927 ford coupe. I can be reached at [email protected]

03-09-2014, 07:47 PM	#14
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,443	Re: 26-27 windshield pivot bolt? Do these parts interchange with 28-29 Model A Pickup pieces? I know the doord do, so makbe the cowl hardware does too. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.