Windshield Channel - Being reproduced or donor? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

FrankC · 04-11-2011, 03:19 PM

I will post pictures later today or tomorrow. Have one tough spot, Passenger side upper corner.

I need to grind out the channel, POR-15 then prime. Some folks have suggested grinding, treating with POR-15 and then stuff it with JB Weld. I suppose that would work - it is just an epoxy.

If I can put fresh metal in - then I would rather do that.

Time to learn to weld. Would a stitch type welder work from Eastwood?

Frank

bobs409 · 04-11-2011, 06:41 PM

If you mean the area above the windshield, that is available in repro for about $75.

I chose to just cut one out of a junker for my truck but it's not too easy and has alot of spot welds!

FrankC · 04-11-2011, 07:45 PM

Thanks Bob.

I can't seen to find that patch panel.

I will look later tonight.

Frank

04-11-2011, 03:19 PM	#1
FrankC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Raleigh, NC USA Posts: 155	Windshield Channel - Being reproduced or donor? I will post pictures later today or tomorrow. Have one tough spot, Passenger side upper corner. I need to grind out the channel, POR-15 then prime. Some folks have suggested grinding, treating with POR-15 and then stuff it with JB Weld. I suppose that would work - it is just an epoxy. If I can put fresh metal in - then I would rather do that. Time to learn to weld. Would a stitch type welder work from Eastwood? Frank __________________ Thanks, Frank

04-11-2011, 06:41 PM	#2
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: Windshield Channel - Being reproduced or donor? If you mean the area above the windshield, that is available in repro for about $75. I chose to just cut one out of a junker for my truck but it's not too easy and has alot of spot welds! __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

04-11-2011, 07:45 PM	#3
FrankC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Raleigh, NC USA Posts: 155	Re: Windshield Channel - Being reproduced or donor? Thanks Bob. I can't seen to find that patch panel. I will look later tonight. Frank __________________ Thanks, Frank



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