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05-19-2022, 08:03 PM | #1 |
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Windshield/ Gas cap
Dumb question, should the windshield frame hit the gas cap when opening it to its' fullest position? I have to remove the cap to extend the windshield all the way out, then put the cap back on.
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05-19-2022, 09:04 PM | #2 |
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Re: Windshield/ Gas cap
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05-19-2022, 09:08 PM | #3 |
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Re: Windshield/ Gas cap
No. The windshield should clear the gas cap when opening. Your wood screws holding the windshield at the top are coming loose from the windshield header.
Your wooden header may be getting soft, or just the screw holes. See if you can tighten the screws a bit to pull it back up. If not, take one screw out at time and put toothpicks in the open hole and replace the screw. Sometimes this works if your header isn't too soft or rottenj. Good luck. |
05-20-2022, 09:17 AM | #4 |
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Re: Windshield/ Gas cap
I had the same problem with a brand new cap from Clastique (NOT the upholstery people). I talked to someone at Bert's Model A parts in Denver and he said that caps from that company were too tall. A new cap from Berts from another manufacturer solved the problem.
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05-20-2022, 11:20 AM | #5 |
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Re: Windshield/ Gas cap
Thanks for the information everyone, I will do all your suggestions!
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05-20-2022, 12:15 PM | #6 |
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05-20-2022, 04:45 PM | #7 |
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Re: Windshield/ Gas cap
The gas cap sits about seven eights high. Windshield seems solid.
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05-20-2022, 04:59 PM | #8 |
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05-20-2022, 05:56 PM | #9 |
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Re: Windshield/ Gas cap
One and seven eights? 1⅞"? Looks like ⅞"> Glad you're not my machinist!
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05-25-2022, 04:20 PM | #10 |
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Re: Windshield/ Gas cap
Take the cap off, stuff a rag in it. Just don't drive it when it's rainy. Windshield will now clear without issue.
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05-25-2022, 11:25 PM | #11 |
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Re: Windshield/ Gas cap
When you drive at night, ignite that rag with a lighter, it'll give off more light than those headlights! JUST KIDDING!!
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