I have acquired a 31 model a roadster, it has no w/s post. while looking thru mags, I have decided I want the w/s raked back. I understand it is about 17 degrees. Where would I find these post? thanks, jim.
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I have acquired a 31 model a roadster, it has no w/s post. while looking thru mags, I have decided I want the w/s raked back. I understand it is about 17 degrees. Where would I find these post? thanks, jim.
One suggestion - if this is a new build make sure that the car is a good fit for you as the interior is about 4 inches less front to rear then a '32 and you do run out of room real quick (now, how do I know that:CRY:). Also, even with the Deluxe posts, some low profile bomber style seats, I'm still a bit higher then I would like and will still need to make different risers:mad::mad:
You can get the painted version of those stanchions(standard, not the deluxe), do your mods to them then send 'em out for chroming.
Thanks ,it is a new build.I think I will be ok. 5'11''.
Do you not want the adjustable stanchions for some reason? My '30 has them and I change the rake to suit my mood. If you go the solid route, as Dave mentioned, you just have to pie cut them. I think they're available in aluminum also which can be polished rather than plated once the weling and grinding are done.
I don't have a good picture of just the windshield, but this should give you a rough idea.
Ya tryin to acheive this look only on an A Bone???
I'm 6' 3" and it works 4 me.
The real trick, even on an A-Bone is how ya build the seat.
Here's mine
Hey Don, what is the angle on those Wanless/Rodwell windshields? Looks like 35-40 degrees to my eye.
I think the important thing for folks to learn from your seat picture is the thigh bolster.....really helps for longer trips in the saddle.
Good eye Bob, 37 1/2 degreeQuote:
Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter
Like I said for the seat, butt down lo, and a big kick to keep yer thigh up.
I build 'em to drive 'em not to look at?
Mt ole line is "DTPOOI" (drive the p*ss outta it)
Can drive mine for around 250 miles , then gotta get out anyway to fill it up.
Top it off, stretch out a little and get after it sumore
34 that is pretty much what I am trying to achieve. don't know if 37 is too much for me. I want a short w/s and a smooth top,with no kick in the rear.
FYI I just wrapped this up, Hallock to fit the 30-31, if you like the V window. Look for tech and adds in the upcoming Street RodderQuote:
Originally Posted by 48fordnut
Also where you run into a problem with an 'A' is with engine setback. Mine ended up at least an inch too far and probably closer to two - a TCI assembly screw up as well as mine for not figuring it out - but the chassis was originally done for a Fordor so it didn't matter. When I got that offer I couldn't refuse for the slant windshield body and ordered the Brookville, it was too late for changes without a lot of time and money. This meant my Brookville firewall needed another couple of inches more recess to 5.5" - which in turn killed my foot box in a roadster.
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i8...DSC_0010-1.jpg
.....now, speaking about engine setback:LOL::LOL:
Now, as far as leaning the windshield stanchions/posts!! If you are using repros, there is a stop that prevents you from leaning that assembly, so this means that you can have them straight up or tilted forward.
I have never seen aluminum uppers - carbon steel, stainless (like mine) or brass from Brookville which can be real crap. My originals were the one piece brass. For $450 they arrived unchromed, drilled incorrectly and ground to almost paper thickness at the body brackets. They were returned for the SS version that I now have
I have guys send me there stock post, or repo stainless post and I degree them to there liking. Time and labor. In the pics are for a 28-29 Roadster. If you want the adjustable, its the matter of moving the stop.Quote:
Originally Posted by 48fordnut