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red71cheyenne · 02-19-2004, 10:01 AM

I'm trying to line up the top of the blazer windshield frame. I had it torn down for sandblasting and paint. Now that its ready to be welded back to the top of the windsheild frame, it acts warped or something. Should I just weld one side and then pull it into the other, or will this make it worse? Can't really see any other way to do it. Gee Emm, any idea's? Thanks, Jeff.

*Gee_Emm* · 02-19-2004, 11:26 AM

Try bolting the frame onto the top then just line up each side. I personally would have used some bracing on the donor frame before it was removed. Post some pictures, I would love to see how you are doing this.

red71cheyenne · 02-19-2004, 03:49 PM

I'll take some pics tonight and post them. This is all off the original cab though. I just split every seam, took everything apart and am now in the process of reassembly after sandblasting and repairing the rot. Jeff.

red71cheyenne · 02-19-2004, 11:51 PM

Sorry, my digicam sucks, but here is the point I am at:

red71cheyenne · 02-19-2004, 11:54 PM

Here is what the header looks like:

red71cheyenne · 02-19-2004, 11:56 PM

Here is the right header from above:

*Gee_Emm* · 02-19-2004, 11:56 PM

So the a pillars stayed attached, you just fixed up the top bar?

red71cheyenne · 02-19-2004, 11:58 PM

Here is the left header from above:

red71cheyenne · 02-20-2004, 12:00 AM

No, the pillars have been reattached. Like I said, I had it broken down to parade rest. The only thing I didn't take apart was the nuts inside the pillars. I just sand blasted them inside it. I have reassembled to this point and don't know if I warped the header, or the pillars have bowed some.

*Gee_Emm* · 02-20-2004, 12:01 AM

Make sure you are seating the top bar all the way onto the frame, from the looks of it something is stopping it from going on all the way. It should line up like the right side is.

red71cheyenne · 02-20-2004, 12:02 AM

Here's a view from farther along the header:

red71cheyenne · 02-20-2004, 12:06 AM

The bottom edge of the header was hitting the pillar, but I bowed it back out when I realized I had it too tight. Its not touching now though. The lower edge of the header does run into the backing plate at the back of the pillar a little, but I don't think thats keeping it from lining up. Do you think if I tacked one end real well and then pulled the header into line real easy it would be wacked out?

*Gee_Emm* · 02-20-2004, 12:10 AM

When I am test fitting mine I find that I have to kind of squeeze it into position. Try clamping the bottom lip in place with some vise grips and manuver the top to see if it will line up, if it will tack it in place stand back and take a look at it and see if it looks straight.

red71cheyenne · 02-20-2004, 12:15 AM

Sounds good. I'll just keep tweaking it until I get it where it looks right. I was just worried about overdoing it. Thanks, Jeff.

02-19-2004, 10:01 AM	#1
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Help with body question I'm trying to line up the top of the blazer windshield frame. I had it torn down for sandblasting and paint. Now that its ready to be welded back to the top of the windsheild frame, it acts warped or something. Should I just weld one side and then pull it into the other, or will this make it worse? Can't really see any other way to do it. Gee Emm, any idea's? Thanks, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

02-19-2004, 03:49 PM	#3
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	I'll take some pics tonight and post them. This is all off the original cab though. I just split every seam, took everything apart and am now in the process of reassembly after sandblasting and repairing the rot. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

02-19-2004, 11:51 PM	#4
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Sorry, my digicam sucks, but here is the point I am at: Last edited by red71cheyenne; 10-04-2007 at 08:36 PM.

02-19-2004, 11:54 PM	#5
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Here is what the header looks like: Last edited by red71cheyenne; 10-04-2007 at 08:36 PM.

02-19-2004, 11:56 PM	#6
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Here is the right header from above: Last edited by red71cheyenne; 10-04-2007 at 08:36 PM.

02-19-2004, 11:26 AM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Try bolting the frame onto the top then just line up each side. I personally would have used some bracing on the donor frame before it was removed. Post some pictures, I would love to see how you are doing this.

02-19-2004, 11:58 PM	#8
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Here is the left header from above: Last edited by red71cheyenne; 10-04-2007 at 08:36 PM.

02-20-2004, 12:00 AM	#9
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	No, the pillars have been reattached. Like I said, I had it broken down to parade rest. The only thing I didn't take apart was the nuts inside the pillars. I just sand blasted them inside it. I have reassembled to this point and don't know if I warped the header, or the pillars have bowed some.

02-20-2004, 12:01 AM	#10
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Make sure you are seating the top bar all the way onto the frame, from the looks of it something is stopping it from going on all the way. It should line up like the right side is.

02-20-2004, 12:02 AM	#11
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Here's a view from farther along the header: Last edited by red71cheyenne; 10-04-2007 at 08:36 PM.

02-20-2004, 12:06 AM	#12
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	The bottom edge of the header was hitting the pillar, but I bowed it back out when I realized I had it too tight. Its not touching now though. The lower edge of the header does run into the backing plate at the back of the pillar a little, but I don't think thats keeping it from lining up. Do you think if I tacked one end real well and then pulled the header into line real easy it would be wacked out? __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

02-20-2004, 12:10 AM	#13
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	When I am test fitting mine I find that I have to kind of squeeze it into position. Try clamping the bottom lip in place with some vise grips and manuver the top to see if it will line up, if it will tack it in place stand back and take a look at it and see if it looks straight.

02-20-2004, 12:15 AM	#14
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Sounds good. I'll just keep tweaking it until I get it where it looks right. I was just worried about overdoing it. Thanks, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty



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