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1932 cowl windshield channel has a series of holes along the bottom. I assume these are for drainage, or are they meant for screws?

There is no mention in my body service manual about screws in the lower windshield molding. If it's the molding the rubber seal inserts into then I would think water should not be getting into the channel. it does mention the seal has pockets molded in to give the rubber flexibility. Perhaps the holes are to allow for air pressure relief? Just a w-a-g. Might be worth contacting JYD for confirmation.

Ya I checked the body service manual also.
Just to clarify - its a series of countersunk holes in the metal trough which is part of the cowl (under the windshield) and there is a groove in the wood cross member under it. Looks like a drainage trough since some water would end up there if the windsheild was raised. But it's not clear where this water would end up. I don't see any outlets. Might become clearer once I have the rubber and channel parts. Right now it looks like a place to promote wood rot over the years.

Found it. From the 32 supplement: " The windshield lower crossbar is recessed or grooved on the top edge to receive the flange of the cowl panel which is nailed, or screwed into the recessed depression".

Excellent! Many thanks.