cmc vs VS windshield frame

Hey Guys

im in the process of mounting the windscreen and the frame that came with my cmc doesn't fit the glass worth anything. seems the center is low and the top sides are high. the frame doesn't seem to bend worth anything.

Is the frame VS sell any better?


Thanks Guys!

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Of the 4 sets of windshields/hardware I have had on 4 different cars, none of the windshield frames fit "well". Careful adjustments of the various pieces needs to be done, with the frame off the glass. In your case I would attempt to "reform" the frame over my knee, a bit at a time, with test fits of the frame to glass with the rubber pieces installed, untll a non binding fit is achieved. I am working on one now that was improperly installed in the past, has the 4 holes drilled in the wrong places for the brackets themselves...trial and error fitting, don't force the fit or you will need a new glass part...they crack pretty easily if forced into a frame.....

Man---that's a tough assignment---talk about DIY.

I'd email Alan Merkin who has done many of these windshields and he can provide additional help.

Jim D. is correct in that you have to go slow and easy.... I re did a very sorry first installation on a CMC that i am currently working on.... The previous owner / builder couldn't make up their mind as to where it should go, so I wound up with a major flesh wound.... on each side....

Geez, Leon! None of the ones I've messed with looked as bad as that!

Fortunately, fiberglass is a very forgiving medium, so good luck with the repairs.

I've also never seen a CMC top frame that was close to fitting the curves of the glass. I've used a variety of body parts to get the bends right; one knee, two knees, belly, chest, top of the shoulders - whatever it takes. Have even made up some plywood jigs, but ended up going back to the belly or chest. (additional padding helps - remember that.)

Just remember two things:

1. Take it very slowly - it's much easier to bend a few more times and zone in on it than to over bend and try to get it back and;

2. You are not alone......Everyone who's built a CMC has gone through this.

Thanks for the replys, the entire frame seems to need rebending. the frame in very stiff and being a c channel in worried about fracturing the metal.

After trying to re-bend a Mexican built CMC style stainless steel frame (unsuccessfully), I bought a VS frame. It fit perfectly with no alterations needed.

Great to know and will help a lot of folks.

It would be good to have something in the knowledge section about what parts will fit what cars. This windshield info is a good start.

Will a Vintage carpet set fit other makes of cars?

I ditched my CMC frame...it wasn't even close !

Brain Thanks for the reply! thats great to know the vs frame worked perfectly.

Gerry- What frame did you end up getting?

Hi Ryan,

I believe it was an original frame, ( I had someone mount the frame for me.....) In fact its sitting behind me here in my office as I have the car stripped for paint at the moment....

Gerry , Thanks for the reply.

So I received the VS frame the other day, Yea it fits perfectly. Thanks for everyones insight.