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Old 10-25-2017, 09:38 PM
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I spent most of the day getting the windshield frame adjusted and back in the car. All is good so I welded it in. There's still a lot of work to be done on it but it's in the right place, the windshield fits right, and it's sturdy. I have the convertible top latches but I don't know exactly where they'll land on the windshield frame so I won't cut holes for them yet. Same with the visors and rear view mirror.
I really like the look. It was well worth the effort to swap windshields.


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Old 10-26-2017, 04:45 AM
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Sweet.

The transition from square to rectangle is really well done.
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Old 10-26-2017, 08:01 AM
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I really like that glass frame. Looks like it belongs there, not an after thought!

Thanks for taking the time to share your project with us.

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Old 10-26-2017, 08:53 AM
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Old 10-27-2017, 12:46 PM
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I agree, that windshield looks perfect for your car! Nicely done!

Thanks for showing!
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Old 10-29-2017, 08:10 PM
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I started making bolsters for the windshield overhang in the door jamb. I originally intended to hammer form these so I cut a couple forms and started the first piece. I wasn't seeing what I wanted so I decided to do them on the bead roller and shrinker. Much better.

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I tacked in the inboard panel on the left side and went on to make the outboard panel. You can also see that I started adding the 1" flanges that the windshield will mount to. I am flush mounting the windshield rather than using the original style rubber weather seal.

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The outboard panel needed a little trimming but eventually fit up well so I tacked it in, checked everything out and welded it all up. The masking tape in front of the frame is just a cutting pattern for the sheet metal that will close off the cowl where I cut it. I can't go any further with that until I have the firewall from the donor car.
I need to notch the door to clear the bolster, then it's over to the right side to finish that off.

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Old 11-03-2017, 08:49 PM
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I made the door post out of 1 x 1 square tube. It needed a slight bend in the upper third of the exposed area to match the bend in the A pillar. Since I will be using flat glass for side windows, the run channel will have to be straight. I will weld the run channel to the door post when I'm a little further along. I want the door latch and striker in place and the door adjusted before I do that. For now, the post fits, it's adjustable, and it lines up with the A pillar.

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I found some windshield trim from a 58 Olds that will work. It is wider than I need but it can easily be cut to fit.

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Next I repeated the process on the right door jamb and bolster. I also finished the windshield mounting flange.

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Old 11-06-2017, 02:36 PM
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Door handles. I used some 1 x 2 x .065 rectangle tube to make the cases. A little overkill but I don't want any problems later. Cut, bend, drill weld, etc. I'm using some nylon bushings between the handle and the pivot pin. I can't weld these in yet but I needed to know how they'd look and if they'll fit and function.

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That was a day's work. They fit in the space where I wanted them. It's tight in there because I cut into the door frame to clear the windshield frame. Anyway, I like them. They'll be painted black along with the body. Almost invisible.

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Old 11-07-2017, 07:50 AM
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Cool stuff Jack!
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Old 11-07-2017, 09:07 AM
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Jack
Nice idea for the door latch. Really like your windshield frame.

Will you be installing glass with rubber seal or urethane?

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