Early windshield tension rod

["Pete Peters" <ppeters914@comcast.net>]

My '66 is missing the windshield tension rod. I want to get one if only for
cosmetic/accuracy reasons, but how critical is this piece to structural
integrity? Is this part readily available?

Thanks.

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Pete                   -  (O o)  -  
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Lake Forest Park, WA
1966 1600 (SPL311-00799)
1971 Porsche 914 (almost back on the road)
1983 Suzuki GS1100E (carbs need rebuilding)