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05-07-2013, 11:42 AM | #1 |
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Does anyone fold their windshield down?
The Roadsters and Phaetons in the old photographs look so great with their windshields folded down. Does anyone do this anymore? I'd love to see some pictures.
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05-07-2013, 11:43 AM | #2 |
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Re: Does anyone fold their windshield down?
How many women do you know who would be riding around with the windshield down wearing hats?
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05-07-2013, 12:10 PM | #3 |
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Re: Does anyone fold their windshield down?
Ya notice they have bugs in their teeth
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05-07-2013, 12:37 PM | #4 |
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Re: Does anyone fold their windshield down?
I did it once back in the 70's with my Roadster. Even though I was very young, it surely was not an enjoyable ride. Don't remember any bugs in the teeth, but sure was uncomfortable with my eyes watering so that I could not see. Never have done it since.
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05-07-2013, 12:45 PM | #5 |
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Re: Does anyone fold their windshield down?
I think about every state requires eye protection, so if you drive with it down you'll need to wear goggles.
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05-07-2013, 01:48 PM | #6 |
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05-07-2013, 02:14 PM | #7 |
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Re: Does anyone fold their windshield down?
For some reason, it is worse than riding a motorcycle. It must be the air streaming over the hood, straight at you.
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05-07-2013, 02:24 PM | #8 |
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Re: Does anyone fold their windshield down?
Yes. Wear sun glasses & it all makes sense unless the rad' boils over then you wonder why you folded it down.
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05-07-2013, 03:12 PM | #9 |
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Re: Does anyone fold their windshield down?
Only the Cool kids do....
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05-07-2013, 03:54 PM | #10 |
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I did it once on my '31 roadster, but it was a PIA to do. The car is basicly unrestored with most of its original parts. The rubber gaskets on the sides and bottom of the windshield are rock hard. So I had to flip the windshield over backwards in order to fold the stanchions. I pushed my
pony tail (old hippy) up under a black "cadet" style fatique hat and added a pair of Red Baron goggles for effect then my Ray Bans. {I've been riding custom Harleys for almost 40 years: I love being in the wind.} It was a blast! I haven't done it since because of the hard rubber gaskets and I'm hesitant to take a part the windshield to replace them. However, I have a nice set of 70's repop aftermarket folding stanchions for my '29 roadster. And after I do a couple more things to the car the chrome "folders" are definitely going on! Oh' yeah, I also need to buy a Red Baron type leather pilot's cap. Bob-A |
05-07-2013, 06:56 PM | #11 |
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Re: Does anyone fold their windshield down?
I've had the windshield down once.
Like Mike said, I found it much worse than a motorcycle which I enjoy.
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05-07-2013, 07:14 PM | #12 |
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Re: Does anyone fold their windshield down?
Dog here, hate to ask a stupid question, but cain't ask Ol' Bill right now, 'cause he's ticked @ Gregg for throin' away his cheeses 'cause they had some black mold, anyways, tell me the trick to foldin' down our coupe windsheeld so's I can catch bugs, if & when those IDIOTS ever get us "FIRED" up??
I can jump 5 foot high & catch a FLY & eat it!! Buster T.
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05-07-2013, 07:44 PM | #13 |
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Hey Buster T,
I don't recommend you catching bugs on a road trip. This is what happened to me recently! Stay safe, Meatball |
05-07-2013, 10:46 PM | #14 |
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Yo, Meatball, I feel for you, Buddy, ain't NO fun. 2 years with Bill & I ain't barfed yet, soon I'll ride the coupe & hope I don't get car sick. Where's your T.P. roller? Bill redone ours. Buster T.
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05-07-2013, 10:55 PM | #15 |
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When I stop LOL,I'll fix some popcorn.
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05-07-2013, 10:59 PM | #16 |
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Re: Does anyone fold their windshield down?
I have never seen one lowered except in old photos, nor one on a Jeep either.
I have noticed that around here, rarely if ever do people even open their windshields, closed cars or open cars. Most photos from around the country seem to bear this out. When asked about it, most will say it is too much trouble, it won't stay open, or "it never occurred to me". Perhaps it was never a functionally good idea but the notched windshield brackets ought to make it at least a stable proposition. Mine won't stay open consistently due to worn parts or repro parts (I presume; it is way down on the punch list) and I have nearly lost a finger or two when the windshield suddenly came crashing inward against the steering wheel when going 50 into a head wind of over 20. I do appreciate the increased ventilation though. |
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05-07-2013, 11:42 PM | #18 |
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You know, Folks, these great laughs have made me forget what a crappy day I've had, THANKS!
Buster T. & I try to, hopefully, make someone laugh a little to help them forget their pains, worries, trials, sadness, etc, even if for just a moment. Humor helps me deal with a lot of stuff. Daily life is TOUGH at times. Bill W. & Buster T.
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05-07-2013, 11:48 PM | #19 |
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I know one, and believe me, you should happy that you don't know her!
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05-07-2013, 11:50 PM | #20 |
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Re: Does anyone fold their windshield down?
Rich,
One supplier has deep knotched knobs for the windshield swing arms that are easier for old tired hands to tighten. Bill W. (I forgot which supplier)
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