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**amcgeh01** · 02-18-2010, 10:19 PM

Hi Everyone,

As you can see in the photos posted - I have a mess to fix and was wondering if anyone could take some really good shots of what the inside top of the windshield actually looks like, i.e. which holes go where and for what..?... I have been debating on whether it can be fixed or not as it is rusted bad in some areas or should I just get another frame (very hard to find) and have someone weld it back in place..? Whoever had the truck before me did not take very good care of it but I am trying to save it within my budget... If anyone has any suggestions then I am surely listening... My major concern with welding another frame in is the structural integrity afterwards.. With the top on, there will be pressure on it and I would hate for it to collapse while in transit... If some of you have experience with this kind of situation, please share what you did to resolve it.. Thanks in advance...

dammitmitchell · 02-19-2010, 12:01 AM

replace it..

**Yukon Jack** · 02-19-2010, 11:00 AM

Jump over to the 69-72 first gen subforum, there is at least one prior thread on replacement of that area of the frame that will assist you. Here's one thread that will help link

Thealien · 02-19-2010, 12:28 PM

Replacing it VtBlazer did is the way to go (if you can find a frame). But for reference here are a couple of pictures.

**amcgeh01** · 02-19-2010, 12:44 PM

Thanks Everyone,

You guys are awesome.. That's exactly what I was hoping for were the measurements.. That will give us the option to just install a new metal piece all the way across and then re-drill the holes out for now.. We can do the frame swap at a later date after I can locate one and some funding builds up... Right now, I just want to get the engine bay welded up and painted this coming week and then we can begin the engine/trans install...

Great pics Alien... I owe you one..

- A.J.

**amcgeh01** · 02-19-2010, 01:36 PM

Also,

If anyone comes across a windshield frame by chance or know of one that is in good condition at a reasonable price, Please PM me directly as I do not want to break any of the rules here regarding buying and selling.. I am here in Calif so hopefully it will be close as transportation charges can get crazy... Thanks..

Thealien · 02-19-2010, 02:01 PM

Those pics were given to me by somone else. I would double check the measurements before cutting or welding something.. With what you have left in yours and those pictures you should be able to tell if it is close or mot.

**BIGJAKE97** · 02-21-2010, 02:39 AM

yeah, i would replace it. are the side windshield posts as rusty as the top post? -jake

02-18-2010, 10:19 PM	#1
amcgeh01 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 206	Need Help with Mangled Windshield Top Hi Everyone, As you can see in the photos posted - I have a mess to fix and was wondering if anyone could take some really good shots of what the inside top of the windshield actually looks like, i.e. which holes go where and for what..?... I have been debating on whether it can be fixed or not as it is rusted bad in some areas or should I just get another frame (very hard to find) and have someone weld it back in place..? Whoever had the truck before me did not take very good care of it but I am trying to save it within my budget... If anyone has any suggestions then I am surely listening... My major concern with welding another frame in is the structural integrity afterwards.. With the top on, there will be pressure on it and I would hate for it to collapse while in transit... If some of you have experience with this kind of situation, please share what you did to resolve it.. Thanks in advance... Attached Images __________________ ******************************************** In-work on my 5.3L/4L65E/NP208 case conversion into a 1972 GMC JImmy 4x4... Not as simple as it looks folks.. Last edited by amcgeh01; 02-18-2010 at 10:22 PM.

02-19-2010, 12:01 AM	#2
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Need Help with Mangled Windshield Top replace it.. __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

02-19-2010, 11:00 AM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Need Help with Mangled Windshield Top Jump over to the 69-72 first gen subforum, there is at least one prior thread on replacement of that area of the frame that will assist you. Here's one thread that will help link __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Last edited by Yukon Jack; 02-19-2010 at 11:03 AM.

02-19-2010, 12:28 PM	#4
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,122	Re: Need Help with Mangled Windshield Top Replacing it VtBlazer did is the way to go (if you can find a frame). But for reference here are a couple of pictures. Attached Images __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

02-19-2010, 12:44 PM	#5
amcgeh01 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 206	Re: Need Help with Mangled Windshield Top Thanks Everyone, You guys are awesome.. That's exactly what I was hoping for were the measurements.. That will give us the option to just install a new metal piece all the way across and then re-drill the holes out for now.. We can do the frame swap at a later date after I can locate one and some funding builds up... Right now, I just want to get the engine bay welded up and painted this coming week and then we can begin the engine/trans install... Great pics Alien... I owe you one.. - A.J. __________________ ******************************************** In-work on my 5.3L/4L65E/NP208 case conversion into a 1972 GMC JImmy 4x4... Not as simple as it looks folks..

02-19-2010, 01:36 PM	#6
amcgeh01 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 206	Re: Need Help with Mangled Windshield Top Also, If anyone comes across a windshield frame by chance or know of one that is in good condition at a reasonable price, Please PM me directly as I do not want to break any of the rules here regarding buying and selling.. I am here in Calif so hopefully it will be close as transportation charges can get crazy... Thanks.. __________________ ******************************************** In-work on my 5.3L/4L65E/NP208 case conversion into a 1972 GMC JImmy 4x4... Not as simple as it looks folks..

02-19-2010, 02:01 PM	#7
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,122	Re: Need Help with Mangled Windshield Top Those pics were given to me by somone else. I would double check the measurements before cutting or welding something.. With what you have left in yours and those pictures you should be able to tell if it is close or mot. __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

02-21-2010, 02:39 AM	#8
BIGJAKE97 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: hayward, ca Posts: 264	Re: Need Help with Mangled Windshield Top yeah, i would replace it. are the side windshield posts as rusty as the top post? -jake __________________ 67 short fleet 71 blazer 4x4 72 blazer 2wd 76 gmc sierra 3/4t 4x4 62 bel air 01 blazer extreme member 11,943!



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