Windshield Frame

[61Alpine]

I am about to the point of putting new glass into my windshield frame. This is a series I car. The frame is not pristine. Looks to be pot metal. I have been told by the local chrome shop that they don't chrome pot metal.
How do I get a good finish on the frame?
Is there someplace that sells a replacement frame?
Thanks.

 

[socorob]

I saw on one of those muscle car shows on Saturday morning a few weeks back a place in tennesee that chromed pot metal. Not sure if that helps any.

 

[Ken Ellis]

I thought early series windshield frames were chrome plated brass? That's the go-to solution for marine use, so re-chroming should be straightforward, except for the size of the part.

Or am I out-to-lunch on this? (Not the first time...)

 

[George Coleman]

You are right it is chromplated brass! You should have no problem getting chromed, use Browns in Tenn. or someone near you but make sure you get a good referance!

 

[65beam]

frame

early series frames are brass and they are a four piece unit. easy to replate but not cheap to do. pot metal such as the base for the late style wing window can be replated but again not cheap.

 

[Gary T]

Series I and II Windshield Frames

I believe the top and bottom are brass and the two end pieces are pot metal. I have some pitting on one of mine and should not pit if brass base metal.

Thanks

 

[61Alpine]

Okay a variation of opinions..
Sides look like pot metal to me.
Anyone positive on this?

 

[Ken Ellis]

Rob,
It's been several years since I had an SII pass thru my garage. I know the chrome was worn away, but I don't recall if it was the side or top.

If the frame is off the car, can you drill a small, shallow hole on the underside of the part to take a "core sample"?

 

[agmason54]

Beamers
Here's an SI windscreen showing brass on the upright piece.....
Agm

 

[61Alpine]

I guess, before I purchase another frame I will talk to my local chrome company and see what they say.
Thanks guys.

 

[George Coleman]

Just put a windsheild in a SII last year and its brass, If it was pot metal it would not take the strain that the frame has on it!

 

[bulldurham]

I agree w/ that, George.
But I think the Pilkinton windscreen is not exactly right. A little too much curve on the ends that shows itself on one corner or the other. I thought we were lucky that it did not crack.

 

[Limey]

I agree w/ that, George.
But I think the Pilkinton windscreen is not exactly right. A little too much curve on the ends that shows itself on one corner or the other. I thought we were lucky that it did not crack.

My Pilkington did crack Well done to get it to fit without popping.

Oliver