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Alexis · 09-02-2004, 06:52 PM

Took the windshield out and my day went from OK to SUPER. Only part of the windshield that doesn't look like someone chewed at it is the bottom part. The driver sides not as bad but probably is going to have the same amount of effort to correct it. That truck cab is going to be more handy then I thought. I'm gonna have some fun in the coming weeks.

/vent off

How bout some words of encouragement guys.

**68 Stepside** · 09-02-2004, 07:23 PM

Well, I could move the entire firewall of my panel truck a few inches either way with minimal effort after I took the front section of the roof off. It was rotted where it meets the floor.....well, where it had met the floor at some point in its life. There was also no bottom windshield channel from the halfway point of the windshield, all the way through the passenger side. And, there was a hole in the top of the dash that I could easily stick my fist through. So you don't have it all bad :p Just remember, measure twice, cut once!!!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-02-2004, 08:13 PM

Bummer alex I am sure I will have the same or similar problem 's too... Just look at it as an opertunity to make it a flush mount windshield... Keep up the good work ..

Madbomber88 · 09-02-2004, 08:45 PM

Ouch. Looks like you have your hands full.
Can you tell us how you went about taking the windshield out?
That is my next project.

slogo · 09-02-2004, 08:55 PM

That bites, but you can fix that no problem if you have an extra cab sitting around. measure once, twice, three, time's then cut...good luck and keep us posted.

71swb4x4 · 09-02-2004, 08:59 PM

I'll bet you are really down and out right now, tell you what, I'll buy the Blazer from you and finish her up. You can buy one that is already done so you don't have to hassle with it.

*Gee_Emm* · 09-02-2004, 09:21 PM

Geez mine wasnt even rusted there, good luck, thats not gonna be fun to fix.

obsesive23 · 09-02-2004, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

I'll bet you are really down and out right now, tell you what, I'll buy the Blazer from you and finish her up. You can buy one that is already done so you don't have to hassle with it.

I'll second that!!!

Alexis · 09-02-2004, 11:24 PM

Well i changed my plans on what i'll be doing this weekend. I guess the windshield frame is going to be my main project then I'll do the pillars and floors. I'm going to take a load of photos just so if anyone else want to tackle this job later then can see whats up or have a clue.

Obsesive23 & 71swb4x4.....it going to take alot more to bring me down. but you can wire 25g's to my account and it's yours :p

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madbomber88

Ouch. Looks like you have your hands full.
Can you tell us how you went about taking the windshield out?
That is my next project.

i just went around the edges on the inside and pulled back the rubber. once that was done. It pushed right out and with a little lift to get the rubber off the bottom lip. it was out.

**Yukon Jack** · 09-03-2004, 11:46 AM

Well the good thing is the repaired area will be covered by the gasket so I'm thinking you could carefully cut out the bad and graft in some new metal and be good to go. I'm not very knowledgeable about body work but looks like you have a lot of good metal around that area to work with.

09-02-2004, 06:52 PM	#1
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	How lovely. Took the windshield out and my day went from OK to SUPER. Only part of the windshield that doesn't look like someone chewed at it is the bottom part. The driver sides not as bad but probably is going to have the same amount of effort to correct it. That truck cab is going to be more handy then I thought. I'm gonna have some fun in the coming weeks. /vent off How bout some words of encouragement guys. Attached Images Last edited by Alexis; 09-02-2004 at 07:03 PM.

09-02-2004, 07:23 PM	#2
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Well, I could move the entire firewall of my panel truck a few inches either way with minimal effort after I took the front section of the roof off. It was rotted where it meets the floor.....well, where it had met the floor at some point in its life. There was also no bottom windshield channel from the halfway point of the windshield, all the way through the passenger side. And, there was a hole in the top of the dash that I could easily stick my fist through. So you don't have it all bad :p Just remember, measure twice, cut once!!! __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

09-02-2004, 08:13 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Bummer alex I am sure I will have the same or similar problem 's too... Just look at it as an opertunity to make it a flush mount windshield... Keep up the good work .. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-02-2004, 08:45 PM	#4
Madbomber88 Active Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 169	Ouch. Looks like you have your hands full. Can you tell us how you went about taking the windshield out? That is my next project. __________________ 71 Blazer CST 72 K20 Capt USAF

09-02-2004, 08:55 PM	#5
slogo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Morristown,TN Posts: 482	That bites, but you can fix that no problem if you have an extra cab sitting around. measure once, twice, three, time's then cut...good luck and keep us posted. Last edited by slogo; 09-02-2004 at 08:57 PM.

09-02-2004, 08:59 PM	#6
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I'll bet you are really down and out right now, tell you what, I'll buy the Blazer from you and finish her up. You can buy one that is already done so you don't have to hassle with it. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-02-2004, 09:21 PM	#7
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Geez mine wasnt even rusted there, good luck, thats not gonna be fun to fix.

09-03-2004, 11:46 AM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Well the good thing is the repaired area will be covered by the gasket so I'm thinking you could carefully cut out the bad and graft in some new metal and be good to go. I'm not very knowledgeable about body work but looks like you have a lot of good metal around that area to work with. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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