I just recently picked up a 1968 restoration project. The metal is very good, except for around the rear window. Does anyone know if there is an aftermarket window frame that can be welded in? Or other suggestions?

Joe

 

i have a 67 that had a bad rear window,i went to the welding shop picked upsome small coated brazing rod ,put my 0 tip on, picked up some thin steel at the hardware store and an cut out the bad spot,and brazed in the new metal i did sand blast and prep in were i could see rust at,it took about a week but i had to take out a drain system they had hooked up with tubes coming from the corners down in the trunk to the outside ,i finshed the window frame with glass putty,and 3 coats of por 15 thats to chop cut and rebuild on speed m-f 1 pm and spike tv,on the weekends 5am to 9am or so well tried to send pic but 2 big and im not cut them down but i can e mail some to you

 

Hi Joe!
If the rust damage on your car is confined to the pinch weld you can just get flat steel and weld it in. It is preferable to use a MIG welder (wire feed) to do the welding. If you have to braze it, then make certain to grind away any flux left on the weld as it will cause problems down the road. If the rust has progressed to the point that it is extending towards the roof or quarters you may want to search out a donor car. A car at a salvage yard might get you some metal you need. The filler panel at the bottom of the window is available aftermarket and rather cheap.

I know there are a lot of people using POR for repairs like this but in my opinion it is best to stay away from it. It is best to replace metal with metal. Many shops are now using 3M panel bond (8115) to fill imperfections also. Although it is a step better than POR it is not ideal. I have seen POR peel off in sections after a matter of months.