Problem With Windshield Brackets

I have the snap latches for the windshield. The PO had built a custom dash. He missed on the alignment of the hooks on the dash. They are held on by only one bottom screw on either side, he had tried to drill the upper screw holes in and in both cases, hit the upper edge of the dash which opened the holes so there is no way to secure the screws since 1/4 of the hole missing. Regardless, the real problem is that when snapped, the cross bar on the snap end that is to secure the windshield down, misses the inside of the hook completely. It is so bad, that when the snap is closed the bar sits level on the lip of the hook. I can pull the snap bar away from the hook without releasing the tension. Therefor, my windshield just bounces, not badly, but, hit normal road bumps and it's moving enough so that I can't even see out the rear view mirror. My windshield cowling is missing and have ordered one, hoping that it may be thick enough to make up the difference and create tension between the snap and the hook. But, I am not betting on that. So, it would seem under normal circumstances, that just biting the bullet and relocating the latches on the windshield and dash would be the answer. But, it is the original windshield frame, in great shape, and the idea of molesting it to fix a poor fitment job just bothers the s***t out of me. But I can't think of a way to work the dash to move the hooks down the 1/8 - 1/4 inch it will take to make a good snap connection. That fine a tolerance just means if I try to drill another set of holes, I am just going to run into the existing holes and that won't accomplish anything. If anybody has any ideas, I will take all comers. Appreciate your time and efforts. Thanks.

 

So the windshield needs to move forward to create enough tension for the hooks to be tight?

It's surprising just how much the proper cowl rubber will work in your favor. Wait for that to arrive before you do anything drastic. I'm betting that will cure your issue. Until then, can you use a bikini top?

 

sounds like two problems . 1 worn out cowl rubber . 2 custom made dash . like focker shows back up plates for adjusting hooks , you might still have a problem because stock dash has two little hooks for adjusters to fit on . that way they will stay where they are suppose to . under pressure

 

Those hooks, in my experience, never seem to align well, and barely engage at the best of times.

The rubber cowl seal absolutely is a critical part of the equation.

 

The seal provides propper geometry for tension and windshield angle.
Imagine it being a pivot point for the windshield with adequate compression to allow the latches to be tightened.

Fwiw. Keep everything hand tight until you get propper alignment.. 1/8" here and 1/16" there makes all the difference, especially with a new seal