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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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Sweet.
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Jack
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. Steve
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Jack
You get more done in a day then I do in month. always look forward to your posts. I learn something from each of them.
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I agree, that windshield looks perfect for your car! Nicely done!
Thanks for showing!
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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.
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. 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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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.
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. Next I repeated the process on the right door jamb and bolster. I also finished the windshield mounting flange.
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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.
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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Cool stuff Jack!
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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? Steve
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