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01-26-2016, 07:26 PM | #26 | |
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I think the vent windows in these old trucks are more than enough fresh air and where it needs to be ("in your face") when the hot days are out there.... But thats just me and I like riding moto-bikes too!!! Im welding mine in... deleting the kick panel vents altogether and putting in 1 piece glass.... so where does that leave me? -----
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I just had a local glass guy trying to talk me out of the 1-piece glass too, driving away his own business.... but you know, IF its what the customer wants why not just go with it and do what they ask? I figure thats why the windows ROLL DOWN.... you want air? get some fresh air like this... - if you want AC get it!!!! its all good! ;-)
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That's my plan on my 59! Already did the diy 1 piece side glass. Just have to get my glass cut
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http://stores.ebay.com/AUTO-CITY-CLA...vy+truck+glass I got the rear glass and side glass with shipping for less than a local glass shop was going to do just the back glass for!!!! . So I went with these guys. They will do a complete set too with windshield if you want. any color too. and 1 shipping cost.
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Thats why I ordered all 3 pieces from these guys so the tint color matches also. The windshield will be clear and I can get that from Safelite no problem.
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Mine was more complicated because of the chop and I had to make my own template after using the Brothers one piece electric kit. My glass guy cut both for about $150 but they're made out of safety plate instead of tempered. The safety glass is supposedly prone to cracking in a side window application and, of course, it doesn't shatter like the tempered in an emergency situation. Some might not go my route because of that but just showing the options and dollars.
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When I removed my windshield it sure seemed like it was alot smaller than the hole in the body.... it sat down tight along the bottom but when I removed the rubber on the top there was like a 3/8" gap!!!! is that the way these are suppose to fit in all of them or is my roofline messed up?
Somebody had put a bunch of goop and silicone in the rubber at the top too, it must have been leaking air and water.... maybe
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Again, would appreciate any close up pix of the seal on the cowl panel.
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03-14-2016, 12:18 PM | #41 |
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this is the only pic i find of my cowl vent cover without the windshield in place
the cowl vent cover is tight to the seam that holds the windshield zero gap, i used seam sealer to make it water tight
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03-14-2016, 12:32 PM | #42 |
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Thanks Ogre. I guess I'm wondering if the windshield gasket over laps the cowl panel top lip to seal. I also plan on seam sealing under it all the way around.
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03-17-2016, 07:29 AM | #43 |
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Great thread. You guys covered several topics that are on my TO DO list which saved me a bunch of time! This is why this build site is incredible. Thanks Dug
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the windshield rubber does not really cover the seam
the cowl vent piece butts up to the rubber this makes the part removable without disturbing the rubber
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thanks!
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