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So this is not the usual windshield install question. I’m pondering a new build and was wondering what the deal is with the huge gap between the windshield post and the top of the door on the speedsters. Some manufacturers seem to have a larger gap than others but most are much more than an original speedster. Any thoughts on this? Is it as simple as placing the windshield back a little further?

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@PaulEnvemo

Paul, as an additional bit of info, a majority of Speedster replica bodies are from the same mold with the wiper shaft bump-outs located as @Alan Merklin mentioned resulting in the gap between the position of the windshield post and top of door. See pic below. Click on pics to enlarge.DSCN3364

Intermeccanica positions their windshield posts closer to the door gap to accommodate a rubber strip for their roll-up window option. See pics below.5984468939_e1794a13b7_b2012-Intermeccanica-356A-Carrera-Speedster-red-interior

Hope you find this info  helpful! 

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Yes. Definitely helpful. If I have to shave the wiper bumps/ move them back a little it shouldn’t be too difficult. Concern is where the posts go into the cowl. A redesign there that somewhat mimics the way it was done originally with a permanent tube for the post molded in rather than the spacer tube and washer is something I’m thinking of.  I have several original roadster windshield posts to experiment with. One set has been modified to accept a threaded rod. Plus I have original with the cast in threaded tube. We’ll see. 

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