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Show WINDSHIELD FOR REAR AUTO SEAT Heavy Material for Construction Con-struction Can Be Avoided by Using Celluloid. i TVindshields used on rear seats of automobiles are usually constructed of thick plate glass and require a substantial sub-stantial metal frame to hold them in position. This heavy construction can be avoided by making the shield of celluloid and metal rod as shown in the drawing. It is easy to adjust and there will be no danger of being cut by broken glass, should an accident occur. Framework of Brass. The framework Is made of M,-ineh brass rod, bent to the shape indicated. Iron rod can also be used provided it is painted to prevent rust. Four pieces of 1-32-inch celluloid are cut to fit in- ' Si'''' fK:BBE2IZE0 CLOTH t 'Vi fr--STIFFENING ROD ffiT4Lj Celluloid Windshield for Rear Seat Eliminates Danger of Being Cut by Broken Glass. side of the frame. These are sewed or glued to strips of heavy rubberized or Ieatherized fabric, which is folded over the flame and fastened by means of snaps. A good adhesive for gluing celluloid to cloth or leather is made by mixing two parts of shellac, three parts of spirits of enmphor and four parts of alcohol. The fittings permanently per-manently attached to the inside of the body to hold the windshield, are made of -inch sheet brass. The frame and the shield itself are readily removable. G. A. Luers, Washington, D. C, in Popular Mechanics Magazine. |