Windshield Frame repair??? 72 K5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MagnusSigma · 07-19-2016, 02:39 PM

Hello Everyone - looking for some knowledge and guidance. I've been working on my 72 and we have an issue with the window frame. I ordered a replacement top panel: Name: bow.jpg
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but we are not happy with the side pillars also.

I've tried looking for side pillars, but I'm starting to figure out you can't find such as the pillars are considered part of the whole cab. What should I do in order to replace those side window pillars. They too have gone to crap (rust) and we can't weld the new top panel on such. Any help would be very much appreciated. Here are the pillars I'm referring to:[ATTACH] Name: Pillar02.jpg
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**1rippen6** · 07-19-2016, 09:32 PM

I may have both pillars will look tomorrow.

MagnusSigma · 07-20-2016, 10:14 AM

Cool, that would be awesome. Please let me know.

briank · 07-20-2016, 05:03 PM

Or rather than piece it together just buy a use windshield frame from a k5 and weld it on the pillars,just cut down to where its good metal. Be sure to measure measure measure.

hemi43 · 07-20-2016, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by briank

Or rather than piece it together just buy a use windshield frame from a k5 and weld it on the pillars,just cut down to where its good metal. Be sure to measure measure measure.

Good luck finding one !

**1rippen6** · 07-20-2016, 10:58 PM

I didn't have time tonight but I don't have any plans tomorrow so I should be able to look. SORRY

**1rippen6** · 07-21-2016, 09:19 PM

Here are 2 A pillars I have the green one is in the best shape needs a piece at the top filled in but should be an easy fix. Orange one has a funny hole need the bottom and the top also needs fixed will need a patch on the very top. Let me know if interested 45 ea. plus shipping.

**1rippen6** · 07-21-2016, 09:21 PM

last picture the green one has some rust in the windshield area but should be fine the picture makes it look worst than it is. The orange one has some rust also in the windshield area can get more pictures if you like just let me know.

69-72 · 07-22-2016, 06:07 PM

Beware of some of the issues the reproduction pieces may possess

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655031

MagnusSigma · 08-29-2016, 04:43 PM

Sir - my apologies for not responding sooner. I'm back at it, so I'll take the best pillar (base on your thoughts) you have. I'm new to this, so how can I get it purchased and shipped?

MagnusSigma · 08-29-2016, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1rippen6

Here are 2 A pillars I have the green one is in the best shape needs a piece at the top filled in but should be an easy fix. Orange one has a funny hole need the bottom and the top also needs fixed will need a patch on the very top. Let me know if interested 45 ea. plus shipping.

Ok - I'll take the green one.

4oldcars · 08-30-2016, 10:08 AM

I'd like the other one if available. How will you ship it? I'm at 29566 (South Carolina)

**1rippen6** · 08-30-2016, 12:11 PM

Sorry I'm not getting any update notices I think my phone is about to crash. The green one I sold at Truck Carlisle the orange one is still available.

4oldcars the orange one is just the a pillar so I would ship FedEx or USPS.

MagnusSigma · 08-30-2016, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1rippen6

Sorry I'm not getting any update notices I think my phone is about to crash. The green one I sold at Truck Carlisle the orange one is still available.

4oldcars the orange one is just the a pillar so I would ship FedEx or USPS.

So, how does this work? I'm definitely in the need for one, so I too will take the orange one (since the green one is no longer available). First come first serve, show me the money? Please let me know if I'm chosen and I'll be happy to move forward and purchase.

**1rippen6** · 08-30-2016, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MagnusSigma

So, how does this work? I'm definitely in the need for one, so I too will take the orange one (since the green one is no longer available). First come first serve, show me the money? Please let me know if I'm chosen and I'll be happy to move forward and purchase.

Your first up they are left and right since you picked the green one I figured you didn't want the orange one. Send me your zip and I will get you a shipping quote.

4oldcars · 08-31-2016, 10:32 AM

I'm out. Thanx anyway.

07-19-2016, 02:39 PM	#1
MagnusSigma Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Helotes, Texas Posts: 8	Windshield Frame repair??? 72 K5 Hello Everyone - looking for some knowledge and guidance. I've been working on my 72 and we have an issue with the window frame. I ordered a replacement top panel: but we are not happy with the side pillars also. I've tried looking for side pillars, but I'm starting to figure out you can't find such as the pillars are considered part of the whole cab. What should I do in order to replace those side window pillars. They too have gone to crap (rust) and we can't weld the new top panel on such. Any help would be very much appreciated. Here are the pillars I'm referring to:[ATTACH][/ATTACH] Attached Images

07-19-2016, 09:32 PM	#2
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,722	Re: Windshield Frame repair??? 72 K5 I may have both pillars will look tomorrow.

07-20-2016, 10:14 AM	#3
MagnusSigma Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Helotes, Texas Posts: 8	Re: Windshield Frame repair??? 72 K5 Cool, that would be awesome. Please let me know.

07-20-2016, 05:03 PM	#4
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: Windshield Frame repair??? 72 K5 Or rather than piece it together just buy a use windshield frame from a k5 and weld it on the pillars,just cut down to where its good metal. Be sure to measure measure measure.

07-20-2016, 10:58 PM	#6
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,722	Re: Windshield Frame repair??? 72 K5 I didn't have time tonight but I don't have any plans tomorrow so I should be able to look. SORRY

07-21-2016, 09:19 PM	#7
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,722	Re: Windshield Frame repair??? 72 K5 Here are 2 A pillars I have the green one is in the best shape needs a piece at the top filled in but should be an easy fix. Orange one has a funny hole need the bottom and the top also needs fixed will need a patch on the very top. Let me know if interested 45 ea. plus shipping. Attached Images

07-21-2016, 09:21 PM	#8
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,722	Re: Windshield Frame repair??? 72 K5 last picture the green one has some rust in the windshield area but should be fine the picture makes it look worst than it is. The orange one has some rust also in the windshield area can get more pictures if you like just let me know. Attached Images

07-22-2016, 06:07 PM	#9
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: Windshield Frame repair??? 72 K5 Beware of some of the issues the reproduction pieces may possess http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655031 __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery

08-29-2016, 04:43 PM	#10
MagnusSigma Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Helotes, Texas Posts: 8	Re: Windshield Frame repair??? 72 K5 Sir - my apologies for not responding sooner. I'm back at it, so I'll take the best pillar (base on your thoughts) you have. I'm new to this, so how can I get it purchased and shipped?

08-30-2016, 10:08 AM	#12
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Re: Windshield Frame repair??? 72 K5 I'd like the other one if available. How will you ship it? I'm at 29566 (South Carolina) __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed

08-30-2016, 12:11 PM	#13
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,722	Re: Windshield Frame repair??? 72 K5 Sorry I'm not getting any update notices I think my phone is about to crash. The green one I sold at Truck Carlisle the orange one is still available. 4oldcars the orange one is just the a pillar so I would ship FedEx or USPS.

08-31-2016, 10:32 AM	#16
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Re: Windshield Frame repair??? 72 K5 I'm out. Thanx anyway. __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed



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