The Ford Barn

Brian · 04-25-2011, 04:27 PM

The original windscreen frame in my phaeton is in poor shape. I know Mr Roadster makes a replacement, does anyone else? How do any repop frames compare with original? Thank you, Brian

deuce lover · 04-25-2011, 04:57 PM

Walter Trautwein in NY makes the best one.Bob Drake carries only the ones he makes.They fit perfect.

V8ER · 04-25-2011, 07:02 PM

Walt's son Tom took over the business.

Tom Trautwein
992 Turnpike Road
Cambridge, NY 12816
518-677-5668

Karl Wescott · 04-25-2011, 07:22 PM

Trautwein's are the best.

They do have a slightly different cross section than the original Ford. The original had a longer outside face on the bottom and sides that partially covers the rubber seal, the repro is the same front and back. The original tubing outside face had a slight convex shape, the repro is flat. Should not be a problem for a street rod but for a 100% restoration points should be lost.

Hope this helps

danliveshere · 04-26-2011, 06:58 AM

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Brian there was an elderly chap in Melbourne who was making them but he has passed away. I'll find his contact to see if somebody has taken on his business. Will let you know what I find.

04-25-2011, 04:27 PM	#1
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,829	35-36 open car windscreen The original windscreen frame in my phaeton is in poor shape. I know Mr Roadster makes a replacement, does anyone else? How do any repop frames compare with original? Thank you, Brian

04-25-2011, 04:57 PM	#2
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,301	Re: 35-36 open car windscreen Walter Trautwein in NY makes the best one.Bob Drake carries only the ones he makes.They fit perfect.

04-25-2011, 07:02 PM	#3
V8ER Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 403	Re: 35-36 open car windscreen Walt's son Tom took over the business. Tom Trautwein 992 Turnpike Road Cambridge, NY 12816 518-677-5668

04-25-2011, 07:22 PM	#4
Karl Wescott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,284	Re: 35-36 open car windscreen Trautwein's are the best. They do have a slightly different cross section than the original Ford. The original had a longer outside face on the bottom and sides that partially covers the rubber seal, the repro is the same front and back. The original tubing outside face had a slight convex shape, the repro is flat. Should not be a problem for a street rod but for a 100% restoration points should be lost. Hope this helps

04-26-2011, 06:58 AM	#5
danliveshere Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cairns , Australia Posts: 745	Re: 35-36 open car windscreen Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Brian there was an elderly chap in Melbourne who was making them but he has passed away. I'll find his contact to see if somebody has taken on his business. Will let you know what I find.