Deuce Windshield frames

[whistlingdeuce]

I am in the market for some new windshields. I was wondering what a blasted, and painted windshield frame for a deuce is worth. one with new glass, outer seal and all the arms and brackets. I know a new one without the lock or locking arms is around 160. is 180 too much to ask for one with everything except the bolts that hold it to the truck?? thanks for any and all info.

 

[kaiser2help]

I am new to this. However, Have seen this topic before. My experience has told me" BOHICA" when it comes to this one, if you know what I mean. I have heard that some of the popular distributors that are commonly used carry import knock- off that are exact reproduction. Great debate over this one. But I have heard from most that they are a nice,clean, and less than OEM repair. I think I saw them for about 229.00$ complete for one side. Good luck. Keepem-Rolling.

 

[hndrsonj]

I think 160 for a used window is crazy. Look around you can find used ones alot cheaper. I paid 50 for 2 last year. New ones are 150-170 depending on where you look. The support brackets are very common and not really valuable.

 

[yellobronc]

I have one or 2 NOS, just frame, no glass, not sure if seal is with it.

pm me and I will check

 

[joec]

You can get new around 155-185 a piece with glass and weatherstriping on already. Mike from od iron has some. Lots of people on here with them. Look at the sponsors on the top of the page.

 

[devilman96]

If your in need... http://www.odiron.com/store/index.php?cPath=4_56_93

 

[joec]

Speak of the man there he is..!!!

 

[jatonka]

www.Adirondackdodgeparts.com has the new windshields complete and the metal wiper motors and a lot of other new stuff. He's been around a long time and is easy to deal with. His name is Fred 1 315 896 2572. Regular ad in MV Magazine.

 

[Recovry4x4]

If someone really wanted to make a nice piece, the lower frame (U shaped piece) in stainless would be a wonderful addition. They all will rot eventually.

 

[halftrack]

I find that when you use silicon (black type for color- looks like rubber) instead of using the rubber strips that sit between the frame and glass, it does a excellent job of stopping the water from seeping in between the glass and window frame.

 

[devilman96]

I find that when you use silicon (black type for color- looks like rubber) instead of using the rubber strips that sit between the frame and glass, it does a excellent job of stopping the water from seeping in between the glass and window frame.

I suggest to everyone to cut the gasket back and seal up the glass to frame area as it does make a huge difference in the life span. However be careful what you use to do this. "Silicone" or types of it will draw moisture under it when used on glass and metal combinations causing more rust than the plane ole gasket does... Make sure you use a product designed for automotive windshield usage and you will greatly extend the service life of the parts! (same goes for window frames)

 

[halftrack]

I find that when you use silicon (black type for color- looks like rubber) instead of using the rubber strips that sit between the frame and glass, it does a excellent job of stopping the water from seeping in between the glass and window frame.

I suggest to everyone to cut the gasket back and seal up the glass to frame area as it does make a huge difference in the life span. However be careful what you use to do this. "Silicone" or types of it will draw moisture under it when used on glass and metal combinations causing more rust than the plane ole gasket does... Make sure you use a product designed for automotive windshield usage and you will greatly extend the service life of the parts! (same goes for window frames)

Good point! I should of specified automotive glas type silicone.

 

[Blake]

caulk

polyurethane black caulk is what you need. It dries hard like rubber but is still pliable. You can get it at home depot/lowes in their caulk department near the roof flashing caulk.

 

[steelandcanvas]

RE: caulk

Someone really should do a Tech Acticle on this subject.

 

[maxim]

These frames were badly rusted and looked terrible. Getting them apart was a real chore having to drill out the screws. But I being a frugal person (read that tightwad) I did get them apart. But the small 'L' tabs were either so stuck or just missing from rust so I have not come up with a solution to re-assemble. The key was time. I was fairly pleased with how they cleaned up but then I do not have immediate access to a yard full of frames. Buying frames, or complete frames and have them shipped may be the easier and efficent solution. But nothing is lost in a attempt to ressurect the old one.

 

[whistlingdeuce]

Since we are on the subject... where can i get the thin shim or gasket the goes from the frame to the glass?? not the outside of the frame to the truck. thanks for any info.

 

[steelandcanvas]

Check Saturn Surplus or OD Iron, good bet they'll have it.

 

[hndrsonj]

I believe Saturn has the top pieces for 32.50.