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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 230 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 230 | Hello,
Does anybody have any experience in disassembling a windshield from a 1940 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup?
I have it off the car and I am trying to separate the two parts. Any help is welcome.
Thanks,
Mike
1940 Chevy 1/2 Ton presently... Almost done
1940 Chevy Business Coupe... In pieces
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 81 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 81 | Hey Mike,
I think the '40 is like my '46, so I'll tell you how the '46 works and hopefully that helps.
The frame is two "C" shaped pieces joined by pieces of flat bar stock that are bent to make the angle. At the top and bottom of the inside of the frame are 8 flat head screws that attach the frame halves to the bar stock, 2 on each half top and bottom. Depending on if your saving the frame and glass or not will determine how you attack the problem and how extensive a vocabulary will be needed.
Steve
Steve
1946 1/2 ton
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 230 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 230 | Steve,
I have the screws out and glass “broken” removed.
Separating seems to be the problem......
Mike
1940 Chevy 1/2 Ton presently... Almost done
1940 Chevy Business Coupe... In pieces
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 81 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 81 | Why can't rust take a day off some time?
Heat and penetrating oil and wiggle and pull.
My frame was rusted thru in quite a few places so I was replacing it, all I needed to save was the connectors. A hammer and cold chisel made a quick job of separating the pieces with the frame held in a vise. A new frame was $450 3 years ago so the condition of what you have and your budget may warrant a more judicious approach.
Steve
Steve
1946 1/2 ton
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,317 | Why can't rust take a day off some time? It never sleeps either.  John | | | | | Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 230 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 230 |
1940 Chevy 1/2 Ton presently... Almost done
1940 Chevy Business Coupe... In pieces
| | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | I ended up scrapping the rusted frame on mine. Just too much damage to mess with.
Glass was shot as well. Had an auto glass outfit install new glass, with polyurethane sealant. looks and works great
As to the rubber gasket that seals the frame to the cab, I started with one from Jim Carter rubber was so hard it was impossible to install into the grooves. Ended up with Steeles Rubber - slipped in easy and very flexible. Highly recommend | | | | | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 294 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 294 | I have always had a good experience with Steele Rubber products | | |
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