'78 Ski Tique parts needed

Susan,
I'll be able to take some pictures and then post tomorrow afternoon after I get off work.

Boy I remember you giving me the business about my engine being dirty. Just look at your dash,you even had that in the water yet?    

8122pbrainard wrote: Susan, I hope these help. Not the greatest pictures but they do show the concept. The L bracket below the quadrant is fastened to the window frame and tapped 10-32 for the studded knob. The quadrant to fastened to the glass with 10-32 flat heads, finishing washers and rubber washers on both side of the glass.

These images are HUGELY helpful Pete. The "vented" windows never worked on our boat and we are discovering now that the lower bracket that is screwed into the window frame never existed on our boat (like your image below)...only the hole exist. I guess the only solution is to have them made. Can you tell me if the bracket wraps down underneath the window frame (when the windshield was installed) or if it is just attached with the screws? It also looks like you have 2 screws per bracket to hold it in place - but our frame only has 1 hole for each bracket (4 total).

Good point about it being in a tight spot. The windshield is off right now - I had new glass installed and had the frame powder coated. side note - It looks awesome! This is why I'm trying to figure this out...before they put the windshield back in. I'll need to have an L bracket made to get it working.
Thanks!

Susan,
You mention getting the L bracket only made so you do have the quadrants? The quadrants on mine were in pretty bad shape and I ended up fabricating two new ones. They are a pretty light gauge aluminum that bends very easily.

Gary S wrote: 8122pbrainard wrote:    With the frame off the deck, it would be easy to drill an extra hole so, you may want to fasten the L on with two screws. Not keeping it original........ Shame on you Pete

OK Susan, just go with one screw so Gary doesn't work me over some more!

McHenry and north is no wake,lower is closed.

yes David, that would be great. I need close up pictures of the L bracket attached to the windshield. I want to see if you have 1 hole/screw or 2 for each bracket. I also need some images to help get them recreated.
thanks.

OK, I am officially making an ALL-CALL request. I need help. Our boat is almost complete and I can not move forward without the windshield brackets -- it's now holding everything back on getting my newly renovated 1978 Ski Tique in the water! PLEASE HELP...

I need to have four (4) L brackets custom fabricated. It's going to cost a fortune but I have no other options. I need to find someone out in CCF land that has one (1) loose bracket and is willing to trust me with "borrowing" it in order to have it duplicated. I will pay for all shipping. I could also use any advice from anyone familiar with this process.

Lastly, should I create a new post in order to reach as many people out there as possible?

8122pbrainard wrote: Susan, I would suggest going to the HD or any hardware that carries aluminum angle. Cut 4 pieces the width of the quadrant, drill two holes (or three    ) and tap the top hole 10-32 for the knob. No, it won't be exactly like the original but I won't say anything.

At the very least they would still need a "dog leg" bent on them to clear the frame.   I am way to busy in the shop to take the time to fab these up now. I looked at mine and decided that they would need to be formed in a die to be correct.   4 pcs. does not constitute the cost involved in making a die at this time. Tapping a 10-32 thread is not a option as you would only get 2 threads in the 1/16 angle   Perhaps a nut would work better, but then some. pita ACBS judge would deduct points for non originality    

Thanks for all these suggestions...although I'm not convinced that these are doable options!! Ha!!
However, my aggressive search has paid off and I have found someone who is loaning me his bracket!! I'll keep you posted.