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Does anyone know where I can get the metal windshield brackets that go in the upper center and corners of the windshield frame. I have a 1960 Sea Lancer and I would like to add these brackets to reinforce the windshield frame. I have seen them on other Sea Lancers and I'm sure they were installed by the factory. For some reason mine never got them.

Thanks in advance

Welcome to the site! Here's a photo of my original '60 Sea Coaster which doesn't have the metal brackets. All the varnish is original so I know the brackets were never there from new.
Verne



Perhaps they were only used on windshields with the opening windows (which mine doesn't have)??

Damn Verne, Love that steering wheel.
Looks like it belongs in my 60 Chevy Belair custom.
Karl.

The reason they are not on your 1960 boat is that they were not part of the construction at that time on boats made by Thompson Bros. Boat Mfg. Co. of Peshtigo, WI.

They started using those metal reinforcing brackets on 1961 or 1962 models.

If you want to add some, you will either:

1. have to find an old windshield to cannabilize
2. have new ones made (maybe borrow some to use as patterns from some other boat owner??)

Andreas

Thanks for the replies everyone. Nothing is ever easy!!! Not having them doesn't keep me awake at night so I guess I'll wait and see if I hear from anyone who may have a spare set. I know, not very likely.

Thanks anyway folks,

Paul C.