othere (Splashlube) wrote in message >...
> >Subject: Auster windscreens on Armstrong Sidley (1920s)
> >From: (Dan Thomas)
> >Date: 30/08/2003 00:53 GMT Daylight Time
> >Message-id: >
> >
> (wills56) wrote in message
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> >> (Dan Thomas) wrote in message
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> >> > (wills56) wrote in message
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> >> > > Hi
> >> > > Any help would be great, a friend of mine is trying to fit an "Auster"
> >> > > windscreen for rear seat passengers on an Armstrong Sidley of circa
> >> > > 1920s vintage. Any details on how they were fitted.
> >> > > Regards
> >> > > wills_56
>

> Not sure where youa re based but 2 suggestions.
>
> In the Uk there is a very good monthly magazine called the Automobile catering
> for cars made from 1885 up to the 60's. lots of info articles and help.
>
> Alternatively try the Armstong Siddley Owners Club. this bit is taken from
> their homepage
>
> <The Armstrong Siddeley Owners' Club exists to help members maintain and
> preserve their cars. The Club operates a comprehensive spares service from
> well-stocked stores and has a growing library, including much original factory
> information and drawings. A monthly magazine keeps members in touch with club
> events, including a busy social calendar, and contains many technical articles
> and news of spares.>
>
> Auster Screens generally had 2 fixings either bolted to the sides of the rear
> seat or sometimes into the bodywork. for those that don't know what they are
> its a rear foldable windshield devised to stop passengers in the rear seats
> getting blown to pieces when the roof was folded down on an open car.
>
> Armstrong Siddley owners Club page at http://www.siddeley.com/pages/club.html
>
> HTH
>
> Regards
>
> Andy
>
> 1908 Hillman-Coatalen
> 1924 Darracq
> 1930 Berliet

Many thanks for your help, U.K's near enough, will pass ont the
information to my friend,
Regards
Wills56