Windshield Hinge-Rubber 1972 Glastron

[LOSTBOATER72]

HELP!!<br /><br />I am searching for the rubber hinge for the boat inthe Subject line. The original has worn out and I am uncertain on where to obtaina new one. I have checked all my normal sources. Please help ASAP.<br /><br />LostBoaterin Sacramento <br />Proud Classic Glastron Owner<br />Proud 50th Anniversay Johnson Owner

 

[Link]

Re: Windshield Hinge-Rubber 1972 Glastron

LOSTBOATER72 <br />I know this is going to pretty lame but have you<br />tried<br /><br /> http://www.glastron.com/ <br /><br />Builders back then just didn't keep records of<br />the parts used. But you might get lucky! <br /><br />Link

 

[dragracer]

Re: Windshield Hinge-Rubber 1972 Glastron

We had to replace the hinge material on our old Glastron years ago too. We got lucky and found a dealer that had a big roll of the stuff. We just had them cut us off about ten feet or so of it so we'd have more for the next time it broke. Maybe if you check around, you could find a dealer that has the stuff or could tell you where to find it.<br /><br />You could always get a couple of small stainless steel hinges, or SOMETHING LIKE THIS(although that one's probably too big), drill and tap the window frame and attach it that way. Then you wouldn't have to worry about that stupid plastic/rubber thing ever breaking again.

 

[nitsuj]

Re: Windshield Hinge-Rubber 1972 Glastron

I fixed mine with a piano hinge and pop rivets years ago. Not thinging, I used regular steel. It rusted, but it worked.

 

[_Sea Ray_]

Re: Windshield Hinge-Rubber 1972 Glastron

You're looking for something called an "Acrylic Flex-Fold Hinge." Here's a link to a replacement part.

http://www.reidsupply.com/Detail.aspx?itm=CR-1

My parents have that exact boat, still running strong after almost 40 years. Good luck!

 

[Bob's Garage]

Re: Windshield Hinge-Rubber 1972 Glastron

Since this post appears to be 7 yrs. old, he may have found it, sold his boat, or has taken up golf. But I would be surprised if he is sitting by his computer waiting for a response.

These old post can sneak up on you if you don't watch the "post date".

As "they" say welcome aboard.