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**too much stuff** · 12-08-2009, 11:30 PM

Just wondering what you guys think for value, and where is the best place to cut these? The drivers side has some spots, but no blisters that i can see. Thanks, Eric

**jaros44sr** · 12-09-2009, 12:09 AM

Not really based on anything, but supply and demand. Supply is small. I would think I would offer a range of 200-300 if it were available... Cut it as low as possible to give the new owner as many options as possilble. These things really need to go into reproduction, it is a key area that always rusts out

bouncytruck · 12-09-2009, 12:23 AM

A lot depends on your location. Since you're at the north end of the rust belt, you'll probably get a decent price. like jaros44s said, cut as low as possible, even to the point of getting the down to where the a-pillar meets the floor.

**too much stuff** · 12-09-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

A lot depends on your location. Since you're at the north end of the rust belt, you'll probably get a decent price. like jaros44s said, cut as low as possible, even to the point of getting the down to where the a-pillar meets the floor.

Are you talking with the firewall? I am going to cut this one up, but i need to make stuff shipable if you know what i mean.
Thanks for the input so far...

bouncytruck · 12-09-2009, 01:45 AM

I'd cut as much as possible, list it for sale and state that you'll cut down to where ever the buyer needs it cut. You may find someone local that will want the whole thing.

**jaros44sr** · 12-09-2009, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

I'd cut as much as possible, list it for sale and state that you'll cut down to where ever the buyer needs it cut. You may find someone local that will want the whole thing.

Good point on the lower 'A' post, if it is rust free down there, it would save the buyer buying a patch panel. plus the more area provided would make for an easier fitment

**pound41** · 12-09-2009, 10:29 AM

I have one that goes all the way down to the cowl. It was shipped from North Dakota to Virginia and shipping wasn't crazy a few year ago. Cut it to the cowl unless you have it sold and know exactly what the buyer wants

hgs_notes · 12-09-2009, 11:23 AM

I sold one that had rust on the area under the windshield gasket for $75. I have another one that one of the welded nuts tore out of and will need a repair, so was thinking about $150 for that one, if I decide to sell. If it's in really great condition and doesn't need any work, $200 or more would be reasonable. I cut mine higher up for ease in shipping. I've never seen one that needed the windshield posts as a rust repair, but that doesn't mean they aren't out there. My own opinion is that it would be much easier to get the right alignment with a longer lower post and shorter top end. The posts change thickness as you go down and it would increase the chance of misalignment the lower you go. I would cut in the middle or higher, again, just my opinion.

69TowRig · 12-11-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

I've never seen one that needed the windshield posts as a rust repair, but that doesn't mean they aren't out there.

Let me invite you to my garage...

From what I've heard and read, deep-south trucks (like my TX rig) had the seals shrink earlier in life, letting more water into the pillars earlier on. My driver's side has at least a dozen pin holes in it.

I actually bought a northern frame to replace mine (whatever year I get to it).

$200-300 if it is in excellent condition. I paid in that range and made sure the seller gave me the visor mounting brackets (since they are part of the top mounting).

JimmyFloyd · 12-12-2009, 12:46 AM

how soft is the flat center part between the visors and by where the mirror attaches. Mine looked good, but when I pressed on it, you can feel it give.

I may be interested in the frame and visors and such. if you were closer, I'd probably have been interested in the whole truck.

are you parting out the rest of it?

**too much stuff** · 12-12-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JimmyFloyd

how soft is the flat center part between the visors and by where the mirror attaches. Mine looked good, but when I pressed on it, you can feel it give.

I may be interested in the frame and visors and such. if you were closer, I'd probably have been interested in the whole truck.

are you parting out the rest of it?

I am going to part and crush what is left. Trust me, there isn't much. I need a few pieces for my project. Hopefully next week i can start on it. Eric

Rochlow · 12-12-2009, 01:41 PM

I have a windsheild frame, cowl, and firewall that going to scrap.. If you make it here before it goes who ever can have it...

12-08-2009, 11:30 PM	#1
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12-09-2009, 12:09 AM	#2
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: Value of windshield frame? Not really based on anything, but supply and demand. Supply is small. I would think I would offer a range of 200-300 if it were available... Cut it as low as possible to give the new owner as many options as possilble. These things really need to go into reproduction, it is a key area that always rusts out __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

12-09-2009, 12:23 AM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Value of windshield frame? A lot depends on your location. Since you're at the north end of the rust belt, you'll probably get a decent price. like jaros44s said, cut as low as possible, even to the point of getting the down to where the a-pillar meets the floor. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-09-2009, 01:45 AM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Value of windshield frame? I'd cut as much as possible, list it for sale and state that you'll cut down to where ever the buyer needs it cut. You may find someone local that will want the whole thing. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-09-2009, 10:29 AM	#7
pound41 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,268	Re: Value of windshield frame? I have one that goes all the way down to the cowl. It was shipped from North Dakota to Virginia and shipping wasn't crazy a few year ago. Cut it to the cowl unless you have it sold and know exactly what the buyer wants

12-09-2009, 11:23 AM	#8
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,125	Re: Value of windshield frame? I sold one that had rust on the area under the windshield gasket for $75. I have another one that one of the welded nuts tore out of and will need a repair, so was thinking about $150 for that one, if I decide to sell. If it's in really great condition and doesn't need any work, $200 or more would be reasonable. I cut mine higher up for ease in shipping. I've never seen one that needed the windshield posts as a rust repair, but that doesn't mean they aren't out there. My own opinion is that it would be much easier to get the right alignment with a longer lower post and shorter top end. The posts change thickness as you go down and it would increase the chance of misalignment the lower you go. I would cut in the middle or higher, again, just my opinion. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

12-12-2009, 12:46 AM	#10
JimmyFloyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,458	Re: Value of windshield frame? how soft is the flat center part between the visors and by where the mirror attaches. Mine looked good, but when I pressed on it, you can feel it give. I may be interested in the frame and visors and such. if you were closer, I'd probably have been interested in the whole truck. are you parting out the rest of it? __________________ 1970 Blazer 350/SM465/205 SOLD! \| 1998 Z3

12-12-2009, 01:41 PM	#12
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: Value of windshield frame? I have a windsheild frame, cowl, and firewall that going to scrap.. If you make it here before it goes who ever can have it...



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