Re: [MV] MB/GPW Windshield Questions

Ron Fitzpatrick (FordGPW@jps.net)
Sun, 16 Nov 1997 22:23:06 -0800

Lynn Root wrote:
>
> Hi List,
>
> Three quick and simple questions:
>
> 1. My very early 1942 GPW windshield frame shows no evidence of ever
> having a rifle rack... Would this be corect for a very early GPW?

Yes, this is correct...

>
> 2. The clamps screwed to the frame that hold the frame in the upright
> position to the dash are heavy brass castings, whereas most I have seen are
> stamped steel affairs...again, what would be correct for the very early
> GPW?

I have see these also, and believe this may be correct style also...

>
> 3. In theory (that is, without 50+ years accumulation of rust), can the
> complete inner windshield frame with glass be slid apart from the outer
> tubular frame by just pulling it out the drivers side? I seem to be having
> trouble getting the two assemblies apart.
>

You might try spraying penitrating oil where the two slide apart,
letting it soak for awhile, don't be in to much of a hurry trying to
take the two apart, also work the inner windshield open and closed,
trying to break the two assemblies apart.

> Thanks in advance for the help.
>
> -Rob

Good Luck,
Ron

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