29 Windshield Hinge Question

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Ron Kansas

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Ready to install the windshield in a 29 Tudor. My windshield frame and hinge was rusted beyond use, bought a frame and hinge on the Fordbarn Swap Meet, advertised as 29. Windshield frame looks exactly as mine, but the hinge piece has two raised humps. No matching hump in the header plate where it bolts in. Also the holes don't come close to matching up. My old hinge is rusted so badly that I can't tell much about it. Can anyone tell me what I have? Are the correct hinges available? Thanks for any help or suggestion. Ron
 
Marco has a webpage that shows the differences in the frames and hinges. I used to have it book marked, but I can not find it. maybe someone will post the link. Rod
 
Here's some pictures (Marco's) that might help you sort out what you've got:
 

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OK, thanks a lot for the photos, that resolved my problem. I purchased a windshield frame advertised as a '29. As soon as I saw your pictures, I realized I have a 30/31. Was able to drill out the rivets on the sides and install my brackets from the '29. A friend traded me even up for the 30 Fordor hinge that came with it and I now have a '29 hinge. Thanks again, Ron
 
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