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I'm looking for information/parts for a windscreen that fits the 22nd or 23rd series convertibles. Specifically, I need the part that holds the glass. I could use pictures or engineering drawings of the part also. Oh yes, I could use the part number if anyone has it also. That might help me find more information.
I have one photo from the factory which shows it in place but it doesn't show the pieces too well.
Thanks.

ther is a 22nd series Super Eight for sale on Ebay now that has the rear windscreen along with a quite a few pictures.

Thanks. I contacted the owner yesterday and he is going to send some closeup pics to me. With some luck they should help.
Again, Thanks.
Of course I'm still open to purchase the part I need.

Fred at Max Merritt had one for sale, I don't know if he still has it. Del

Thanks. I'll give him a call.

I'm not sure about 23rd Series, but the 22nd Series originally used a hidden frame for the rear window which had the convertible top material wrapped around it, both inside and out. See Service counselor Vol. 22 No. 11 for pictures on page 44 under Water Leaks, Models 2259-79. This style rear window was installed in material that was a permanent part of the top assembly. I have only ever seen one car with this original type rear window still in place. Most cars were modified when the canvas tops were replaced by either a glass window in a zippered panel that could be folded in for better rear visibility or by a plastic window.
The parts book shows different numbers for the 23rd Series as well as a zipper assembly, so some changes were made. See parts Group numbers 31.0603, and 31.0625.

Thanks for the information. What I was looking for is the second windshield like shown in the factory photo below. Sorry. I should have been clearer in my description.

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