Windshield tensioning rod and metal windshield wings

[frank in ga]

Hello all. It's been a long time and I'm looking forward to getting the 67 1600 Roadster back on the road. I've been busy getting the windshield rechromed along with the vent windows and all new rubber everywhere. Also, I took the dash out, repainted it and installed a new dash pad along with seat rebuilds, all new vinyl everwhere, and new carpeting.

There are two problems I hope someone can help with. 1) It appears there is suppose to be a windshield tensioning rod in the center. Mine is MIA and as I bought the car in pieces, it's no wonder. Does anyone have a tensioning rod they would sell along with the fastners needed to install it?
2) On the ends (sides) of the windshield, there is an aluminum or steel piece where the rubber gasket mounts that seals up against the Vent Window frame. I can see the it is held partially in place by the two countersunk screws at the top of the windshild frame but there are 3 or 4 more holes for it to attach to the frame. What is used to attach this piece to the windshield frame? The holes in the windshield frame don't appear to be threaded. Mine was appart when I got it 3 years ago. Is it held together with some sort of rivet or something else. 3) Also, are the end pieces with the rubber gasket suppose to be painted or plated or just bare metal. If painted, does anyone know what color or better yet, does anyone have any good pictures of the installation. 4) one more thing, there is a tiny hole at the top of these metal wings. What is that hole for?

Thank you very much, I always appreciate everyone's help.

[Fairlady66]

The Rod in the middle of the windshield just screws in, one on top and one on bottom. I have the rod, it is in pretty good shape. It is a little pitted with rust sopts and you may want to rechrome it. If you want it pm me your name and address and it is yours.

Chris

[Nissanman]

Here are all the parts for a '65 SP310.
Perhaps they are the same???
P/N 50 is a simple rod with each end flattened for the screws to pass through.
P/N 58 is a RETAINER-weatherstrip
P/N 60 is 5-1067-2, a PAN HEAD SELF TAPPING SCREW.

Perhaps if you could identify the P/Ns' you are concerned about I will try to help as to how they assemble.
I have my windshield frame in pieces ATM.

[frank in ga]

Fairlady 66 and Nissanman - Thank you for your replys. The metal pieces I'm refering to are part number 47 and 48. What is used to attach these to the windshield frame? Rivets or some type of other fastner? Are they painte or bare metal? If painted,, what color? What is the tiny whole in the end used for?

And thanks to your picture, I now wish I could see a close up photo of part number 58. It looks like an end cap but I can't tell what it attaches to.

Also, what is part number 56 at the very top of the photo?

[frank in ga]

[frank in ga]

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2882002 ... 0834SFGfND

[frank in ga]

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2642446 ... 0834NMaNbb

[Nissanman]

P/N 47 & 49 RETAINER-Windshield side [RH] & [LH] respectively, are two stainless steel strips that were originally held onto P/N 46 & 48 ASS'Y FRAME, windshield [RH] & [LH] respectively by stainless steel bifurcated rivets.
I intend to use pop rivets when I re-assemble mine, unless I can find the bifurcated ones
P/N 58 is the end cap to the bottom weather strip, it looks like this:" -

I'm pretty sure it just covers the end of the weatherstrip that goes between the windshield frame and the body.
It is held on by a self tapper screw that goes into a hole in the body I think.

There seems to be a bare area in the rectangle on my car that this clip covers.
That's my story anyway.
P/N 56 72620-12900...WEATHERSTRIP-windshield outside.
This is available at some Vendors, it is the rubber strip that the hard top/soft top front bow snugs down against when fitted.

[Nissanman]

Found a better pic. of that little corner.
I'm confidant that trim goes where I said, you can see the shape and hole in the body where it was screwed down

and


Never mind the rust outs, they have both been fixed

[spl310]

Fairlady 66 and Nissanman - Thank you for your replys. The metal pieces I'm refering to are part number 47 and 48. What is used to attach these to the windshield frame? Rivets or some type of other fastner? Are they painte or bare metal? If painted,, what color? What is the tiny whole in the end used for?

And thanks to your picture, I now wish I could see a close up photo of part number 58. It looks like an end cap but I can't tell what it attaches to.

Also, what is part number 56 at the very top of the photo?

The plates are usually chromed, but since there is weatherstrip covering them, it does not really matter. I have seen them just zinc plated on 67.5 cars. The tiny hole is for a split rivet to hold the end of the factory weatherstrip so that it can be stretched while mounted.

[Fairlady66]

Nissanman is correct, they are held on with self tapper screw. they realy suit no functional purpose other then making the finsihed product look nice. If you have them you are lucky, many have been lost through the years.

[motorstorex]

72620-12900...WEATHERSTRIP-windshield outside. is available in my store.

motorstorex.com

or mail me
support@motorstorex.com

[Linusrp]

I have a non-pitted, very good condition, center rod for the '67 windshield if you want it. Not sure of the screw thread on the mounting screws, but you can check your re-chromed top windshield frame piece for the thread and depth. It is a flat head screw I believe. I also have a re-chromed set of '67 end caps Nissanman mentioned with picture also. Just pay for shipping. PM me if interested.

[theunz]

Linusrp, while that's a very gracious offer, I bet that since this thread is 11 years old he's no longer looking

[Linusrp]

Well, I guess I didn't read the timelines on the original thread, but thanks for letting me know.