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03-07-2011, 09:31 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: abbeville louisiana
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roadster windshield frame
i just picked up a72 jimmy roadster. i was getting hammered today by all the guys in the area about not having a header on the top of the windshield. they keep saying that the windshield will come out or twist and crack etc. i saw 5050 has the same setup. any comments or suggestions about my setup
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03-07-2011, 10:30 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Kenova, WV
Posts: 821
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Re: roadster windshield frame
I ask he said that it was not a problem
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03-07-2011, 10:37 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Fredericksburg Virginia
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Re: roadster windshield frame
I have a 72 cst 2wd blazer that I have considered cutting my windshield frame also! I don't think it should be a big problem with a static drop as opposed to a bagged truck!My blazer is in great shape and I don't get any cowl shake to talk about! If the new shield is glued in...it should have a little give in it!For street use not racing or off roading and limited driveing...since you won't have a top anymore...What the heck! Since yours is already cut...GO FOR IT! It looks great!If you do have any flex...add some frame supports!
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03-07-2011, 10:41 PM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Bothell, WA
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Re: roadster windshield frame
I've seen a few of them like that. It's not like you're going to be taking it off-road where the frame is going to get twisted. It will be cool.
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03-07-2011, 10:50 PM
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toys'r'us
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Penticton, BC, Canada
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Re: roadster windshield frame
hot rods have been doing it since the 40s
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03-08-2011, 07:39 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Kenova, WV
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Re: roadster windshield frame
hey man anyway to get some pics of how they laid the windshield I have one that i am going to do a roadster when the weather breaks
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03-09-2011, 12:04 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: abbeville louisiana
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Re: roadster windshield frame
i will try to post pictures in the next few days
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03-13-2011, 10:10 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: abbeville louisiana
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Re: roadster windshield frame
got some more work done on roadster today. got all bare metal parts preped and primed do i could get the thing 1 color for now. bodywork and paint starting in 2 weeks. also got some tidying up done on engine. pics for liddy 71 hope these help[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
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03-14-2011, 01:44 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Kenova, WV
Posts: 821
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Re: roadster windshield frame
that looks nice . how did they bolt on the front fenders with the cowl panel weld in
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03-14-2011, 11:30 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: abbeville louisiana
Posts: 183
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Re: roadster windshield frame
didnt look at it that close but will ck it out tonight and post pics
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03-19-2011, 01:07 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: abbeville louisiana
Posts: 183
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Re: roadster windshield frame
cowl is welded down shut. but they took the fenders and welded nuts on them on the tabs where they bolt to the truck, them they cut access holes from the inside to insert bolts to mate with the nuts on fenders
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03-19-2011, 01:08 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: abbeville louisiana
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Re: roadster windshield frame
liddy 71 you can see the 2 access holes in the last pic
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