Weld new windshield frame?? Blazer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71swb4x4 · 01-10-2004, 10:33 PM

OK - I put this on the Blazer page but no success yet, so I am putting it on this page too.

I have a CST Blazer tub that is in really good shape but the windshield frame has been cut off. Can I take a windshield frame from another tub and weld it onto this one? I have a RUSTY tub, good winshield frame though.
I imagine its possible, but will it still be strong enough. I don't want major structural problems in the future, but if its been done then I will give it a shot.

Shawn

*Gee_Emm* · 01-10-2004, 10:36 PM

Common practice. Where was it cut off at?

71swb4x4 · 01-10-2004, 10:40 PM

It was cut off pretty flush with the cowl.

Huck · 01-10-2004, 10:59 PM

Structual integrity and a blazer windshield frame do not go hand in hand. A blazer rollover without roll bars or a hard top, will crush down to the dash. REplacing the windshild frame on blazers is fairly common but personally something I would try to get a expert welder to do---knowing my limited skills.

01-10-2004, 10:33 PM	#1
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Weld new windshield frame?? Blazer OK - I put this on the Blazer page but no success yet, so I am putting it on this page too. I have a CST Blazer tub that is in really good shape but the windshield frame has been cut off. Can I take a windshield frame from another tub and weld it onto this one? I have a RUSTY tub, good winshield frame though. I imagine its possible, but will it still be strong enough. I don't want major structural problems in the future, but if its been done then I will give it a shot. Shawn __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-10-2004, 10:40 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	It was cut off pretty flush with the cowl. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

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01-10-2004, 10:36 PM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Common practice. Where was it cut off at?

01-10-2004, 10:59 PM	#4
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Structual integrity and a blazer windshield frame do not go hand in hand. A blazer rollover without roll bars or a hard top, will crush down to the dash. REplacing the windshild frame on blazers is fairly common but personally something I would try to get a expert welder to do---knowing my limited skills.



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