Builds 10 years with the 74/after-the-fact build thread (1 Viewer)

[bj70_guy]

G'Day Fella's,

No probs BJ70_Guy, any time your coming Down this way, let me know.
We can show you some good tracks.

Avagreatweekendeh!
Homer

I really hope I can take you up on that some day, thanks!

 

[bj70_guy]

LOL, good time to recall that this started with what looked like 2 slightly-larger-than-quarter-sized bubbles on the frame.

IH8Rust so much.

 

[fireball]

Are You going to cruise Moab this year?

 

[bj70_guy]

Are You going to cruise Moab this year?

We'll be in the neighbourhood but have opted to pass on the event this year and do our own thing.
Are you?

 

[bj70_guy]

New frame arrived from Japan!

Of interest is all the vent holes on the inside of the frame - this is new since my truck was built. Hopefully this helps it breathe a little, and will make it a lot easier to give it the occasional spray of Fluid Film. I'm cautiously optimistic this one will hold up quite a bit better than my original. Also makes me feel better about opting for factory over the glass frame. Time will tell.

Mmmm....

Rob's got it all seam sealed, and it's off to the body shop tomorrow for finishing and paint.

 

[cruiserpilot]

I like that vent hole system on that. Looks like a good retro idea for the rest of us.

 

[ALEXY]

what will you use to seal the windscreen gasket against the frame?

 

[bj70_guy]

I like that vent hole system on that. Looks like a good retro idea for the rest of us.

Interesting thought...

what will you use to seal the windscreen gasket against the frame?

Whatever Rob says
I'll report back when I know.

 

[bj70_guy]

what will you use to seal the windscreen gasket against the frame?

Ok, assuming you meant the gasket in that picture, no sealant. There are 3 dowels on each corner that the gasket ends stretch over, and the main body of it lies in a groove.

 

[bj70_guy]

Stuff like this is why I love abandoning my truck in Rob's care. Guaranteed he peered at this crusty looking wiper arm assembly out of the corner of his eye enough times that he finally couldn't take it anymore...

 

[bj70_guy]

 

[bj70_guy]

Frame and hood are back from paint already

 

[bj70_guy]

Only thing holding up final assembly is 2 corner gaskets for the hardtop still in the mail... hopefully not lost in space
Getting close though. Should hopefully have it home in time to leave for Utah... in my 81

 

[DamoPeru]

nice read, thanks for going to the effort

 

[ALEXY]

Ok, assuming you meant the gasket in that picture, no sealant. There are 3 dowels on each corner that the gasket ends stretch over, and the main body of it lies in a groove.

Meant the gasket that hugs the windshield.

I changed the cracked windshield on my truck, now it leaks between glass and gasket and between seal and window frame. got some 3M sealant, 3M 08509 Windscreen Sealer, but wait for warmer days to put it.

hence my question for you.

 

[bj70_guy]

@ALEXY - Rob says he uses a Urethane auto glass sealant, he was unsure the brand. He did say what you have now is good stuff and should work well for you.

 

[bj70_guy]

Frame's on - Rust B Gone!

I believe this is the gasket that may or may not be lost in the mail somewhere

Getting close...

 

[curtis65]

Fantastic looking ride, must be hard to think about getting that dirty again. oh to have a shop like that.

 

[PATHnz]

What was the part number and cost for the new windscreen frame??

 

[bj70_guy]

@PATHnz I believe it was 56301-60140.
Shipping is the bitch. IIRC the part was around $650, shipping from Japan was around $350 (all cdn dollars)