Repair plan for rust bubble below windshield?
05-01-2015, 10:10 PM
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Repair plan for rust bubble below windshield?
Originally Posted by deadendd9009
Only small rust that you can see...wait until you remove the seal/windshield!
Originally Posted by DobermanDad
I know, I know. 
05-01-2015, 10:27 PM
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I did my original plan. Only difference was that the drivers side issue was due to.an impact dent just below the seal that tore the metal slightly. It was fixed (poorly) before, so I'm doing the better part of a good job on it this time. Have the passenger side almost ready for final primer then color match paint. Drivers side is a bit further off. Will post pics along the way
03-05-2019, 07:10 AM
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TTT - Has anyone ever tried converting these cars to a more modern windshield style. As in, no rubber seal? You would have to make the flange on the base of the opening a little wider and use windshield adhesive. Would require a custom piece of glass that would fit the actual opening -<1/4" around and with a black border to hide the adhesive. Point being - this area would no longer hold water and could be easily cleaned/drained. Might even consider a drain tube.
PS - I realize this is anti-purist but I suspect it would look OK on a hotrod.
PS - I realize this is anti-purist but I suspect it would look OK on a hotrod.
03-05-2019, 12:00 PM
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TTT - Has anyone ever tried converting these cars to a more modern windshield style. As in, no rubber seal? You would have to make the flange on the base of the opening a little wider and use windshield adhesive. Would require a custom piece of glass that would fit the actual opening -<1/4" around and with a black border to hide the adhesive. Point being - this area would no longer hold water and could be easily cleaned/drained. Might even consider a drain tube.
PS - I realize this is anti-purist but I suspect it would look OK on a hotrod.
PS - I realize this is anti-purist but I suspect it would look OK on a hotrod.
https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...-possible.html
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...ease-help.html
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03-05-2019, 06:20 PM
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Thanks - I've scrolled through those and a few people referencing doing it but no solid pics. I'll keep hunting and reply back here if I find anything.
03-05-2019, 08:27 PM
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I had the same on mine, I think it is pretty common. I took it to the top rust guy here in LA and he said cutting out all of it (the worst is behind the cowl) is the only way. $650 total (2009 dollars) and you simply cannot tell. I put the OEM glass back, chips and all because it says Sekurit and we were able to get it in and out with new rubber (an extra $120), saved the extra paint for the 993 door handles.
03-05-2019, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by LAcarguy
I had the same on mine, I think it is pretty common. I took it to the top rust guy here in LA and he said cutting out all of it (the worst is behind the cowl) is the only way. $650 total (2009 dollars) and you simply cannot tell. I put the OEM glass back, chips and all because it says Sekurit and we were able to get it in and out with new rubber (an extra $120), saved the extra paint for the 993 door handles.
03-06-2019, 11:55 AM
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^^^
John Esposito in the SFV. He is pretty well known in the early car world and has branched out to later cars the past 6 or 7 years.
https://www.esporesto.com/
John Esposito in the SFV. He is pretty well known in the early car world and has branched out to later cars the past 6 or 7 years.
https://www.esporesto.com/
03-06-2019, 03:58 PM
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I too am contemplating remidiation for the driver's side rust bubble. What I'm wondering about is whether I should replace or keep the original windshield, which has a noticeable stone chip in it. The chip is filled, and there are no cracks. Is it purely a matter of cost or are there advantages to keeping the original windshield?
03-06-2019, 05:44 PM
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For what it's worth, I replaced mine when I did the work a few years ago. I liked the better night view without the star effect from scratches and chips. Also did not see any distinguishable difference between old and new appearances or feel.
03-06-2019, 08:22 PM
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TTT - Has anyone ever tried converting these cars to a more modern windshield style. As in, no rubber seal? You would have to make the flange on the base of the opening a little wider and use windshield adhesive. Would require a custom piece of glass that would fit the actual opening -<1/4" around and with a black border to hide the adhesive. Point being - this area would no longer hold water and could be easily cleaned/drained. Might even consider a drain tube.
PS - I realize this is anti-purist but I suspect it would look OK on a hotrod.
PS - I realize this is anti-purist but I suspect it would look OK on a hotrod.
Andreas
03-07-2019, 08:33 PM
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