|
|
Thread: Rust under windshield
|
dhood
Hauling
Posts: 134
|
posted February 09, 2003 10:55 AM |
|
Rust under windshield
Has anyone repaired the rust under the windshield on the driver side? I don't do body work and a local shop says about $1,100. Says to remove the glass and patch in a new piece of metal. The rust isn't really that big a spot. I thought maybe some grinding and lead filler or brazing to fill in. Gotta take that welding class!
|
|
Draggin_2600i
Redlining
Posts: 235
|
|
posted February 09, 2003 06:14 PM |
|
Just take that welding class, You would be able to repair it fairly easy, or take a bodyshop class. I took both and realized I really only needed the Body Class cause we learned welding in there too..
You should be able to get a piece for that part of your truck from a Ford Courier.. Good Luck with it..
|
|
Klaus43
Rotorhead
Posts: 1259
|
posted February 09, 2003 08:41 PM |
|
$1100 sounds high...
You might be able to find a better deal on doing the whole truck, relative to spending that much for just that repair, if you shop around...and do as much prep/reassembly yourself as possible.
|
|
rotormunky
Redlining
Orlando, Florida
Posts: 424
|
|
posted February 11, 2003 12:03 PM |
|
Fibreglass may be an option...
If you're leary about welding and its a small section you may be able to fibreglass it.
I just got acclimated to gas welding, and need to pick up a 110 MIG welder here pretty soon and get some hours on that. Just too useful a skill to overlook.
But many of the little dime/quarter sized holes in my body are glassing over nicely.
____________
-Martin
Orlando, Florida
http://www.themonkeyhouse.org/REPU
'77 REPU (Some assembly required :)
'91 Cabrio (Battered and bruised, but she's still my baby.)
|
|
dodge48
1st Gear
They call me the "Anti-Honda"
Posts: 41
|
|
posted February 13, 2003 07:02 PM |
 Edited By: dodge48 on 13 Feb 2003 19:12 |
ive delt with rust around windshields before. mainly at the top, go figure. i have found replacing the cab can be better if cab is at the right cost. it can be hard to repair around a window and get a good seal after you do the repair if you dont know what you are doing. If its a small portion go for welding if you can do it. if its large id just swap the cab. after you fix it you have to buy new rubber and possibley a new windshield if your old one is mest up. it all depends on your skill, and like i said if a cab is easily attained. (like a ford courier, plenty of em.) one might be able to get a cab for 100 bucks from a junkyard , where as a repair might cost 300 -500 if you do it yourself and get a new windsheild.
____________
Always remember in life: If at first you don’t succeeded, sky diving isn't for you.
|
|
|
|
