Fixing Windshield Frame Rust on the Tacoma
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- What was supposed to be a simple windshield replacement turned into my next big project. I knew there was some rust under the windshield molding, but I was surprised to see what was really hiding beneath the glass!
I was able to put a stop to the rust and fix the damage before it was too late.
Fantastic restoration thanks for sharing I did the same on an old 1972 Landrover many years ago
Thank you. I'm glad to have saved my truck for a while longer.
Awesome video, make sure to have your auto glass tech apply primer on the fret for the urethane to really adhere and cure well. Even if the urethane is "primer-less", because it is primer-less to glass only, not all metals or painted metals, apply urethane primer to the body/ fret of any bare or painted metals you're trying to glue.
Thank you on behalf of all Taco owners
I'm glad you found my channel and liked the video.
I love my Tacoma and look forward to adding more videos of its progression.
Again great work man , I know the feeling I just got done putting my tundra back together and on the road again 🤟
That's an awesome feeling!
Enjoy that beast of a truck.
Impressive repair
Thank you. This one was a bit tricky but turned out better than I expected.
Nice truck and good job
I appreciate that. Hoping to get some cosmetic repairs done to it soon. Function over form first.
Enjoy watching your series of fighting the rust battle. Driving tacos in the rust belt kinda sucks. Admire your skills and determination. I have a 2007 and the body has held up, but the frame is getting a little iffy. I wished I had known about Fluid Film or the like when I got it new. I hear that the 2024 model’s frames are going have something different to address the rust problem. Let’s hope so.
Fellow taco enthusiast from the Midwest.
Us Midwest guys are constantly dealing with rust. You almost have to setup a rust prevention program to keep vehicles clean around here. I am determined to bring this old truck back to life. I just love these old Toyotas.
The new 2024's look really good. I can't wait to see more about them as they hit the public roads.
That's exactly what's going on with my 2006 Toyota tacoma. Rusting at the same spot, but a little water going through the hole and dripping inside the truck. I wish I could hired you to fixed here in Haleiwa on the north shore of Oahu. If interested let me know.
Hopefully, you can get it repaired. Oftentimes, stone chips and other road debris chip off the protective paint layer and rust seeps in. It is hard to notice until the rust starts to show.
What model TIG welder do you have?? I have a Miller Diversion 180 I paid 2300$ for brand new probably 10 years ago. It should do up to 1/8th inch easily; IDK if it's because it doesn't have pulse, delays, water cooling etc, but it truly works terrible and is hard to use. You are the only YT creator that fixed a Tacoma frame properly, everyone else just covers or caps over the existing rust. That "Safe-T-Cap" stuff is good for a band aid, a temporary repair, but they are trapping moisture between the frame and cap, it's not the right way to fix rust...
Thank you, I appreciate the support! I love Miller machines. I've used a lot of welders over the years on the job at work, but for home use, I purchased an Everlast 210 TIG machine. I really like it and have been able to do a lot with it so far.
What did you use to seal the windshield once done? Rubber seal, gasket maker?…??
I had a professional glass installer handle that. They use a urethane type of sealer on the glass.
However, you can buy windshield sealants and do it yourself.
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How’d or where did you learn how to weld?
I'm mostly self-taught, but I did learn a lot from other fabricators back when I worked for a professional racing team.
Did they reuse old windshield molding?
No, they installed a new one. It took a day of sitting in the warm sun to lay out smooth and flat. They did a great job!
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No offense but that amount of rust is nothing and this video is way longer then it needs to be and it’s super boring to watch
And thanks for watching!
That rust isn’t much but leaking water inside the truck it needs to be addressed.. and it’s a great detail to attention on the video.. you must be some kinda pro 😂..
@@iancole3070 I appreciate the real people who actually get it.
Thank you!