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Old 12-29-2012, 03:19 AM   #1
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window rust

So I have a qyeztion to ask. I have some rust on tve lower windo drip molding/ cowl area. I k know that the don't have panels for the area... any advice on what to do... I xan post pics later or look on my build thread... I was going to try and fab one up I have a buddy who is one of the best metal men in denver... but wanting some gelp
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Old 12-29-2012, 01:46 PM   #2
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Re: window rust

Having trouble visualizing the area...any pics?
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Old 12-29-2012, 02:46 PM   #3
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Re: window rust

I only have internet on my phone rigjt now is there a way to upload pics from a phone
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Old 12-29-2012, 03:01 PM   #4
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Re: window rust

Any one have a suggestions
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Old 12-29-2012, 09:11 PM   #6
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Re: window rust

Remove the inner cowl (the piece that your wipers bolt into) and repair with metal. I don't have any pics of that exact area, but this is one of mine looking from inside the cab, with dash removed.

After repair:
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Old 12-29-2012, 10:48 PM   #7
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Re: window rust

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Remove the inner cowl (the piece that your wipers bolt into) and repair with metal. I don't have any pics of that exact area, but this is one of mine looking from inside the cab, with dash removed.

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Did you gave to cut tge cowl off or us it rivited on like a lot of the other parts on the
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Old 12-29-2012, 10:56 PM   #8
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Re: window rust

It's spot welded, either use a 5/16" drill or a spot weld cutter. Here is a pic of the new inner cowl welded on, you can see where it's spot welded on (actually more like a plug weld since I don't have a spot welder).
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