Windshield Frame ROT!!!
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Racer
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From: Fort Collins CO
Windshield Frame ROT!!!
Well, I pulled (smashed into little pieces :smash:) the windshield to check out my windshield frame situation. It's quite a bit worse than I had origionally thought. The entire frame needs to be replaced. The sides of the lower frame even have a good bit of rot so the front clip may need to come off. This is not what I was hoping for at all. Luckily the brother-in-law of the owner of the local corvette shop that closed down a few years ago lives next door. He saw the vette, came over to take a look, and told me what I need to do about the frame. He may even buy the motor I pulled out of the vette. :cheers:
Time to go get a few beers and mourn the new found rust.
Time to go get a few beers and mourn the new found rust.
Melting Slicks
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From: Jamison Pa
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Re: Windshield Frame ROT!!! (Gameshow Bob)
Bob,
Sorry to hear about the w/shield frame. How is the birdcage underneath the windshield (body mount #2)?
I had the w/shield frame fixed when I first purchased the car. The guy did a great job. When I picked the car up, the resto shop owner told me that I also had frame rot. It's been sitting while I finish the '72.
Good Luck!
Bob K.
Sorry to hear about the w/shield frame. How is the birdcage underneath the windshield (body mount #2)?
I had the w/shield frame fixed when I first purchased the car. The guy did a great job. When I picked the car up, the resto shop owner told me that I also had frame rot. It's been sitting while I finish the '72.
Good Luck!
Bob K.
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Re: Windshield Frame ROT!!! (Gameshow Bob)
:eek: I have the same problem! :( I recently pulled off the windshield because i decided I was going to replace it (just looked horribly cut and unsafe) and what was under the surface looks much like yours.
In fact I was calling the body shop tomorrow to see how much it could cost. Do you have any idea or have you gotten a quote? Any help would be appreciated, and I'll pass on any info to you as well. I've also heard of filling it with lead but I think I'm going to replace it. #1 on the top ten lists of unexpected "fund deviations" :cry
In fact I was calling the body shop tomorrow to see how much it could cost. Do you have any idea or have you gotten a quote? Any help would be appreciated, and I'll pass on any info to you as well. I've also heard of filling it with lead but I think I'm going to replace it. #1 on the top ten lists of unexpected "fund deviations" :cry
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Racer
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From: Fort Collins CO
Re: Windshield Frame ROT!!! (Bryan52803)
Well, Just the metal bits from Zip are going to total $600 w/o shipping. :eek: Header, 2 a-pillars, 2 upper corners. I REALLY should do the lower corners as well, but I'll have to remove the front clip to get to them properly! :banghead: On top of all of this, I'd have to get a welding setup and some metal to practice on. (Anyone in Northern Colorado wanna teach me? :D) I'm going to investigate just how far south this rust goes down and will probably decide how to proceed from there. There's also a place America's Finest Corvettes that sells sandblasted/painted used windshield frames in the $250-$375 range that may be the way to go. In the end I may just take it to a body shop. Anyone else gone through this that can give some advice?
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Racer
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Re: Windshield Frame ROT!!! (Gameshow Bob)
Cover it up, it's hurting my eyes..... :eek: :cry Bob, that has got to suck. Mine is rotting, but I'm afraid to look. I'm going to have to replace the windshield in a few weeks and that is what I'm afraid of. :( good luck.
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Re: Windshield Frame ROT!!! (Gameshow Bob)
I have a set of new corners I didn't use if anyone is interested in them. I'll sell them for what I paid + UPS cost. I ended up cutting out the rust and welding in new .040 sheet metal and grinding flat. worke dout pretty good.
Gary
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Racer
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From: Fort Collins CO
Re: Windshield Frame ROT!!! (Budman78)
Cover it up, it's hurting my eyes..... :eek: :cry Bob, that has got to suck. Mine is rotting, but I'm afraid to look. I'm going to have to replace the windshield in a few weeks and that is what I'm afraid of. :( good luck.
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Re: Windshield Frame ROT!!! (Gameshow Bob)
I got a complete frame on ebay for 150$, and its solid as rock. you can contact the vendor with his nic name on ebay:txvetteparts. He works out in texas, and last time I checked he regularly lists frames up for auction. :steering:
Racer
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From: Galena OH
Re: Windshield Frame ROT!!! (Gameshow Bob)
Hello,
Same story happer ending. I pulled my windsheild today and was able not to break it! I have some holes in the driver's side top. I am planing to braze it in with brass. This will never rust! After that, POR-15 the rest of it. I am with you brother, I was expecting the worst and turn out not too bad.
-Rick
[Modified by Cool427shark, 8:06 PM 5/16/2004]
Same story happer ending. I pulled my windsheild today and was able not to break it! I have some holes in the driver's side top. I am planing to braze it in with brass. This will never rust! After that, POR-15 the rest of it. I am with you brother, I was expecting the worst and turn out not too bad.
-Rick
[Modified by Cool427shark, 8:06 PM 5/16/2004]
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Re: Windshield Frame ROT!!! (Cool427shark)
I have a good one if you need it, I give up on mine. Its a 68.
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Re: Windshield Frame ROT!!! (wackedvette)
Sorry never mind. Its a do it thing. I gots to do this.
