Windshield build

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   In the UK a replica windshield costs $500 and rusted originals command a high price. This is my 3B screen conversion. I wanted an MB/2A appearance with out the complication of a hinged inner screen. I've used 30 mm tube for the frame and folded the channel sections that retain the glass. The channels are in separate lengths to enable easy assembly on to the glass which is 6 mm, laminated. The rubber seal is 2 mm Nitrile.
I've devised a way of securing the channel to the frame so that the glass can be easily replaced.
The remaining unresolved problem is finishing of the corners of the channel for cosmetic effect; I'd like to soft solder but might settle for an epoxy resin for fear of cracking the glass 

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montymech Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 18 Apr. 2012 Location: Dartford. UK Status: Offline Points: 324	Post Options Post Reply Quote montymech Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Windshield build Posted: 22 May 2018 at 7:59pm
	In the UK a replica windshield costs $500 and rusted originals command a high price. This is my 3B screen conversion. I wanted an MB/2A appearance with out the complication of a hinged inner screen. I've used 30 mm tube for the frame and folded the channel sections that retain the glass. The channels are in separate lengths to enable easy assembly on to the glass which is 6 mm, laminated. The rubber seal is 2 mm Nitrile. I've devised a way of securing the channel to the frame so that the glass can be easily replaced. The remaining unresolved problem is finishing of the corners of the channel for cosmetic effect; I'd like to soft solder but might settle for an epoxy resin for fear of cracking the glass

Bob3b Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 08 Mar. 2010 Location: Akron, Ohio Status: Offline Points: 3097	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bob3b Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 2018 at 2:11pm
	This looks like a good project!
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Gil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 29 July 2016 Location: N.B.Canada. Status: Offline Points: 975	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gil Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 2018 at 3:03pm
	Nice job,well done.
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