Hi,

I have a Oldsmobile Cutlass '71 surpreme.

When I got the front window out, I saw a lot of rust.

Not that much, but some little holes.
I wanted to fix them with good filler.

The only problem I have, is that I can repair everything...but cannot rebuild a strange little ..eh..something.

It's a small bended metal lid, in front of the window. There are 4 of them.

Nobody knows what function these things have.

1 is rusted off, so I have 3 left...but is that enough ?

I add a picture of it (it's a picture while having the windshield molding off)

Hope somebody reconizes it!

Greetings
rob

Sorry..I see it's a small picture. But it is red circeld thing..a metal clip..or something.

 

Might there be any way that you could post a photo larger than a postage stamp?

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- Eric

 

Yes, will do that.

I think it's part of the so called "Cutlass Windshield Cowl Panel Front"

2 at both ends, and 2 beside the hole where I have to plug the cable for heating.

I will reply!

 

I think it's one of the clips to hold the windshield at the right height during installation. You don't need it.

 

Really ? ..only for installation

Would that be the answer? I can't imagine that they would do that.

But I hope it is, so I do'n have to rebuild that little thing.
Also, the cowl panel is getting over it, nobody sees anything.

Thanks, I hope you're right!

 

These windshield support clips are fastened to the cowl by sheet metal screws, so you can just replace them.

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No,

The ones I mention are different, they are molded and part of that cowl.

But I know which ones you mean.
There are 2 of them and can be screwed off.
I already did that before removing the windscreen.

But thanks all for replying

cool

 

here I have a bigger picture

withe 2 (of 4) metal things in red

 

Could they be part of the "WINDSHIELD BASE CHANNEL" ?

 

I believe they hold your stainless trim there

What are you fixing the rust with?

 

Looks like thats where the windshield glass bottom rests.

 

Hi,

The welder said, that he could fix it, but then the dashboard has to get out.
I tried the dashboard, but it's a hell of a job.
Also, the rust isn't that much. 3 holes..no more.

I decided to:
-clean te holes from rust so far as I can (polish and degrease)
-put "fertan" on it (pulverises rust and leaves an inert layer of metal ready for painting)
-Also some "Tectyl ML (white)" anti rust stuff
-A great filler called "Debrasel ALsi 12"
-polish and paint

I think that will do the job

 

Those are simply the clips that locate the windshield during installation. They are necessary because the urethane that bonds the windshield to the frame can sag over time from the weight of the glass, so you DO need them after windshield installation. These are not the clips for the stainless trim, especially since the bottom trim on the windshield is held with screws, not clips.