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09-03-2024, 12:11 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2022
Location: Manteca, CA
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71 blazer windshield frame usable?
What do you guys think I should/could do with this windshield frame? Do I need to patch in some areas of it? I know I've seen worse but just don't know what you guys have done with similar ones. Thanks!
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09-03-2024, 07:29 AM
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All stock and staying that way
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Elkland, PA
Posts: 1,831
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Re: 71 blazer windshield frame usable?
That upper pinch weld has swelled with rust. That will need to be addressed before a seal goes on it. I'd be concerned with the upper interior section. That is a known problem area with these. Fortunately new panels are available.
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09-03-2024, 11:09 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Southern Ut
Posts: 113
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Re: 71 blazer windshield frame usable?
agreed, if the outside is like that the inside may be extremely thin or pin-holed up. If I recall, there are three layers of metal and the interior one is the one that really just rots away.
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09-04-2024, 12:51 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2022
Location: Manteca, CA
Posts: 30
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Re: 71 blazer windshield frame usable?
Yeah, here are the inside corners of that frame. Doesn't look that bad but won't really know until I sand blast it I guess.
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09-05-2024, 08:06 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Morgan County Utah
Posts: 718
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Re: 71 blazer windshield frame usable?
I put a repo header in my blazer because it was too far gone. Start poking around with a screwdriver if you go through anywhere get rid of it.
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