Bottom windshield rust, how hard to repair - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ScottH** · 11-17-2008, 11:22 AM

Looking at a 79 swb 4x4 with some serious rust repair needed at the bottom of the windshield (under hood). Can anyone tell me how difficult of a repair job is for this area? I know it's very hard to tell without pics but just trying to get an idea if the truck is worth buying.

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks.

rod86 · 11-17-2008, 12:42 PM

it all depends.... get some piks up and we can give you a bit more of an idea.

James McClure · 11-17-2008, 01:23 PM

Pic is worth 1000 words, LOL. Just got done with mine. I'm no expert but it worked and you can't see it. Our trucks have 3 areas up there that develope problems, under the hood on the firewall, under the cowl where the wiper linkage is and at the very bottom of the windshield where the gasket for the glass is mounted. Get some pics up so we can see and figure a way to fix it.

**old Rusty C10** · 11-17-2008, 02:50 PM

Scott in most cases the truck is complete junk unless you want to swap cabs.. its very hard to fix that area so it doesnt leak

Ds86C10 · 11-17-2008, 03:50 PM

i wouldn't say you'd have to swap cabs just to fix the rust spot. if you take your time you could cut out a panel from a donor truck to fix the rust... thats what i'd do over swaping cabs but thats my 2 cents

James McClure · 11-17-2008, 06:46 PM

My lower windshield flange was rotted out and the upper flange had holes in it. What I did was rebuild both flanges with fiberglass. It wasn't easy by any means, but when I got done it was flat and smooth and the new windshield gasket fit was very good. I don't have any leaks either. With the materials available to us today we can danm near fix anything.jim

**ScottH** · 11-17-2008, 08:39 PM

Thanks guys, but after thinking about it the truck just needs too much work. Gonna have to pass on this one.

11-17-2008, 11:22 AM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Bottom windshield rust, how hard to repair Looking at a 79 swb 4x4 with some serious rust repair needed at the bottom of the windshield (under hood). Can anyone tell me how difficult of a repair job is for this area? I know it's very hard to tell without pics but just trying to get an idea if the truck is worth buying. Any info is appreciated. Thanks. __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon

11-17-2008, 12:42 PM	#2
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: Bottom windshield rust, how hard to repair it all depends.... get some piks up and we can give you a bit more of an idea. __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

11-17-2008, 01:23 PM	#3
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: Bottom windshield rust, how hard to repair Pic is worth 1000 words, LOL. Just got done with mine. I'm no expert but it worked and you can't see it. Our trucks have 3 areas up there that develope problems, under the hood on the firewall, under the cowl where the wiper linkage is and at the very bottom of the windshield where the gasket for the glass is mounted. Get some pics up so we can see and figure a way to fix it. __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

11-17-2008, 02:50 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,319	Re: Bottom windshield rust, how hard to repair Scott in most cases the truck is complete junk unless you want to swap cabs.. its very hard to fix that area so it doesnt leak __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-17-2008, 03:50 PM	#5
Ds86C10 2WD 4 Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Coon Rapids, MN Posts: 169	Re: Bottom windshield rust, how hard to repair i wouldn't say you'd have to swap cabs just to fix the rust spot. if you take your time you could cut out a panel from a donor truck to fix the rust... thats what i'd do over swaping cabs but thats my 2 cents __________________ Big D 1969 c10 1960 cadillac 1978 king cobra

11-17-2008, 06:46 PM	#6
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: Bottom windshield rust, how hard to repair My lower windshield flange was rotted out and the upper flange had holes in it. What I did was rebuild both flanges with fiberglass. It wasn't easy by any means, but when I got done it was flat and smooth and the new windshield gasket fit was very good. I don't have any leaks either. With the materials available to us today we can danm near fix anything.jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

11-17-2008, 08:39 PM	#7
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Re: Bottom windshield rust, how hard to repair Thanks guys, but after thinking about it the truck just needs too much work. Gonna have to pass on this one. __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon

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