69 convertible with rust!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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69 convertible with rust!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello all,

well this weekend i removed the wind shield ( it was cracked) and the top and the bottom frame were the glass sit is all rottrd out YUCK!.
ok my question is i have a parts car a 4 door cutlass is the windshield fraqmes the same?? pillars and all?

Thank you all , in advance

Troy
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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69 with windshield rust

can any one help with this question, I think it will work but want some re assurance .

Thanks Troy.
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 11:48 PM
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Troy,

When I had the windshield replaced on my '69 442 convertible, the shop told me it was a shorter height than the hardtop by a couple inches.

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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 04:47 AM
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I agree with Murray, the header panel on the convertible is different becaus it has the hardware to attach the top so it is different in that respect too. You might do better to have someone that knows metal work to repair those channels with replacement steel. You said rotted out, do you mean in patches and pieces or ALL THE WAY AROUND? If it is the former it can be repaired, the latter....kiss the car goodbye or get a whole new frame from another convertible.
Old Apr 7, 2007 | 12:18 PM
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Cool 69 convertible with rust

First Thanks mur and oldsguy for the response.

I guess what i'm asking if i cut out the rusted area like the cowl area they should be the same to weld back in? and the top if i cut pieces I should be able to do the same !!

the rest of the car is in fair shape, small holes in trunk and floor boards. not bad for a new england car!!!!

thanks Troy.
Old Apr 10, 2007 | 04:55 AM
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I would think that would work and it would be better than using generic pieces of stock metal.
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