rusty windshield frame

[Casey Andersen]

I have a 65 conv. in my shop for windshield gskt replacement. It had been gobbed up with all sorts of sealants. When I removed the windshield I found a rusted lower section of windshield frame.What will be the best approach to this problem, and what parts are available? Casey Andersen

[Joe L.]

Re: rusty windshield frame

Casey-----

There are no reproduction parts currently available for your needs and NOS pieces are probably about as scarce as hens' teeth. The part number was GM #3845846 but it has been discontinued for over 20 years. I understand that CSC Reproductions of Rocky River, OH is going to be reproducing these 63-67 windshield frame parts in the future. I don't know what their time schedule for this is, though. You might want to call them at 440-331-8939 and see where they're at on the project.

Otherwise you have, basically, two options. First, find a good used windshield frame and salvage the parts you need. Or, have a good metalsmith fabricate sections and have them welded in to repair just the rust-damaged areas. I wouldn't recommend this type of repair operation for a hobbyist.

[Dino L.]

Re: rusty windshield frame

How bad is the rust...has it completely gone thru the metal?

[Bill Clupper]

Re: rusty windshield frame

[Tom Freeman]

Re: rusty windshield frame

Just got my new catalog (catalog 21) from Zip today. In it they have windshield parts. They are listing 63-67 body lock pillar for coupe and conv; 63-67 rocker channel, 73-82 lower corner windshield frame, 68-82 upper header windshield frame, 68-82 upper windshield frame corners.

They also state: "Over the next couple of months, Zip Products will have available many structural pieces for the 68-82 Corvette body frame. Some of this will include jig assembled windshidle frames, windshield posts, and rocker channels."

Looks like help may be on the way.

tom...