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Offline AugustD

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Windshield frame patch
« on: December 28, 2016, 04:33:50 pm »
I'm looking for a way to patch the bottom of the frame where my windshield sits in. The passenger side corner is in bad shape. I'm looking for ideas or anyone with an old cab willing to cut and sell a piece. Thanks very much
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Offline 80Chevy4x4

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Re: Windshield frame patch
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2016, 03:34:17 am »
I am looking on how to fix mine too.
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Offline Rattler12

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Re: Windshield frame patch
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2016, 09:03:08 am »
How big is the hole?  Pictures ?  I patched 5 holes in the bottom part of mine but they were all in flats and didn't extend into the curves. I cut them back to good metal in a rectangular shape. Drilled a 1/4 inch hole at each end. Spotted welded a tab at each end through the 1/4 inch hole and then cut a piece to fit the original cut out and welded it in place. A little grinding, some metal infused body filler and a fair amount of sanding you would never know a hole was there.
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Re: Windshield frame patch
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2016, 09:04:58 am »
Post pics if you want the best suggestions for your issue.
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Offline AugustD

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Re: Windshield frame patch
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2016, 01:16:36 pm »
Here's what I'm working with
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Offline AugustD

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Re: Windshield frame patch
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2016, 01:18:55 pm »
Two more angles
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: Windshield frame patch
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2016, 06:04:31 pm »
I would suggest sawzall and amputating the sections you need from a donor. It will be a cleaner job than trying to fix that in my opinion. I cut a section out of a cab for someone on here a while back. Maybe someone on here has a scrapper they can help you out with.
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Re: Windshield frame patch
« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2016, 06:07:37 pm »
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Offline blazer74

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Re: Windshield frame patch
« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2016, 10:17:53 pm »
With that much rot you might have firewall to cowl rot int the seams, how about the cab supports, A pillar door hinge areas.

Might consider looking for another cab.
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Offline AugustD

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Re: Windshield frame patch
« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2016, 09:45:59 am »
Would you just remove fender and see how bad it is?
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Offline 1967KaiserM715

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Re: Windshield frame patch
« Reply #10 on: December 30, 2016, 11:07:00 am »
Quote from: AugustD on December 30, 2016, 09:45:59 am
Would you just remove fender and see how bad it is?
No you need to go inside, peek behind the carpet and firewall insulation, wouldn't hurt to remove the glove box either.

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Re: Windshield frame patch
« Reply #11 on: December 30, 2016, 11:20:40 am »
I might have a donor cab that I can section for you.  I am also in the Pittsburgh area (sort of).  I will look tonight and take some pictures for you.
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Offline AugustD

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Re: Windshield frame patch
« Reply #12 on: December 30, 2016, 11:30:15 am »
Ok thanks. I really appreciate the advice
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Offline AugustD

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Re: Windshield frame patch
« Reply #13 on: December 30, 2016, 12:34:10 pm »
This is what I've found with some more investigating.
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Offline montrosepatriot

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Re: Windshield frame patch
« Reply #14 on: January 07, 2017, 03:59:53 pm »
unlike the previous 67-72 generation the squarebody windshield frame and upper cowl panel is in one piece - this illustration shows the windshield frame/upper cowl assembly (OEM #15629646 81-91 (w/hood hinge cutouts and cowl screen provisions); #459891 73-80)
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