Spyder Windshield, Vintage vs. Beck SE ?

I too would be very interested to see much more detail about how this works. I have ordered both windshield (installed) and windscreen (separate) for my new Beck Spyder. I have not seen photos of the "wiper plugs" or "body plugs" in place when the full windscreen is swapped in and the wipers removed, much less the OP's request for how a one person windscreen swap looks. Also, what does the hole on the top dash for the windscreen mirror look like when it's empty (?) and the windshield is installed? Thanks.

This is a used vintage Spyder that was for sale a short while ago. It shows the rivet-nuts, I guess,  in the dash not being used by the solo windscreen.

It looks like the windshield wiper post holes were filled in during manufacture.

I just noticed the center post for the windshield is attached to what looks like a base instead of mounted into the dash. I don't know, just guessing.

@Foleydb posted:

I too would be very interested to see much more detail about how this works. I have ordered both windshield (installed) and windscreen (separate) for my new Beck Spyder. I have not seen photos of the "wiper plugs" or "body plugs" in place when the full windscreen is swapped in and the wipers removed, much less the OP's request for how a one person windscreen swap looks. Also, what does the hole on the top dash for the windscreen mirror look like when it's empty (?) and the windshield is installed? Thanks.

I didn’t even bother to plug the hole for the mirror support when I put my lexan screen on. The problem is that it’s drilled at an angle so a regular plug won’t work. The only way to fill it is bondo/paint.
The hole is only partially visible under the leather gasket for the windscreen. I thought it would bother me, but it doesn’t.

My “wiper plugs” are just triangular pieces of plastic the PO glued over the cutouts prior to repainting the body.

Next time I’m going fit a drive I’ll take some pics.

Vintage sells their version of Windshield Wiper Delete Caps @$150.00
I have no idea if it is available as aftermarket or for new builds.

@americanworkmule posted:

Vintage sells their version of Windshield Wiper Delete Caps @$150.00
I have no idea if it is available as aftermarket or for new builds.

Obviously,  I'm in the wrong business. $150 for 2 pieces of plastic. I'm taking orders!

Well those Vintage covers are excellent! I will look forward to seeing the SE version and a photo from dlearl476 of what it looks like with nothing there. We are definitely getting somewhere with this.

@americanworkmule posted:

Vintage sells their version of Windshield Wiper Delete Caps @$150.00
I have no idea if it is available as aftermarket or for new builds.

That’s pretty much what mine look like, but they’re larger and don’t fit down in the recess.

Pretty sure they weren’t $150, either.

Made mine: Aluminum on top of fiberglass resin and short strands which capture a little bolt that goes through the wiper holes to hold them in. Added a few rivets on each one to keep it together.

I think those Vintage ones are nicer but somehow too nice? Like, they'd be a little less Apple McIntosh-like on the real cars.

Here’s what mine look like.

And the mirror stay hole.

@americanworkmule posted:

Vintage sells their version of Windshield Wiper Delete Caps @$150.00

I have searched the Vintage Motorcars website but can't find anything like this there. Where did you see this please? A google search came up empty too.

They appear to only be available on a complete build from Vintage. They are hand-fitted to each car and painted to match.

I know some people have made their own, putting mold-release in the well and casting them.

https://www.vintagemotorcarsinc.com/turnkey-less/

I think you Beck guys may be out of luck here.

@Foleydb posted:

I have searched the Vintage Motorcars website but can't find anything like this there. Where did you see this please? A google search came up empty too.

Go to the Vintage motorcars Spyder options. Where you can click what extras you want. And within those extras are those delete caps.

That's why I think they are only available for a build and not available as a  parts option afterward. May have to message them?

I see them now, thanks. I'd love to get something like that for the new Beck, but we'll have to see what's possible.

It doesn't look terrible with just the wiper motor hubs there, or nothing at all there, I should say, but the delete caps look far better obviously.

They don't draw a much attention to themselves.