Front & Rear Windshield Removal Info Request

[VileZambonie]

last one

[VileZambonie]

It looks repairable from your pics. I would wire wheel all of the rust and apply a rust converter just to make sure. Clean it real good and knock out all of the loose stuff. Where you have larger holes, weld in some metal and fill the area with filler. Sand it out smooth and make sure it's well protected before you paint it.

[Jeff]

Thanks Vile for assisting with hosting the pics.  I can't thank you enough for the info & advice.  I thought the cab was not worth repairing.  I have been taking photos during this project, and when I finish, I will post the photo diary from start to end.  I have about a gallon of OSPHO rust converter.  After wire wheeling the bad areas down to bare/pitted steel, bathing with rust converter, can I use "etching primer" as a temporary primer until I'm ready to shoot a better primer?  Next Thursday, I'm buying a small utility trailer.  So, I should be able to take the cab to a body shop for the needed welding repairs.  Unfortunately, I don't own a welder.  Hope the charges for the rust repairs won't be too expensive.  Thanks again, for your help.

[VileZambonie]

Yes you can. Why not invest in a welder? You'll use it and sve on future repairs/fabrications

[Jeff]

This will be my last project, otherwise I'd invest in a larger compressor as well as a good MIG welder.  I'm going to retire in about 5 years, my wife and I are thinking about "downsizing" to a smaller home & smaller garage.  I think I can locate a body shop to "properly" repair the rusty areas.  The right rear (step side) fender has a small dent that could be repaired at the same time.  Not to change the subject, what's your opinion of Valspar tractor and implementation primer & paint?  I wanted to go with the John Deere tractor paint scheme, but my wife said she wouldn't ride in the truck.    Thanks again for the help

[VileZambonie]

Well I hate John Deere since they started selling Home Depot and Lowes walmart quality tractors and lawn mowers so I'm with your wife on that one.

[Jeff]

How about painting the entire truck (inside & out) John Deere yellow?  It's a bright yellow.

[2502]

Do it yourself.
On the front, pull the metal locking clip and then pull out the locking strip, then gently push the window out..
On the back, get inside and flip the top corner of the gasket down then put a little pressure on the glass and slowly work it out.  Have someone on the outside if you think you will drop it.

pics of the clips and location? i think i'm gonna keep my glass outta my spare cab just in case. now that i see his had some rust it's makin me panic.