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Oct 15 2011

Norm’s ’51 GMC

Published by John

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Unibrow inner full weld
Poor factory weld and lead
Completed Unibrow
Unibrow frame

learning-curves-parts-roof
Roof cut away from the windshield frame
Roof front removed for adjustment
Cab widining gap

new-windshield
windshield-support
windshield-tracing
windshield-gasket-cutting

windshield-pattern-spacers
brace-modification
windshield-pattern-braces
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windshield-buck
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modified-door-opening
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almost-straight
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previous-tennents_0

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windshield-post-first-try_0

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It seemed like a good idea at the time
Heat induced raised paint ring due to heating

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More wrinkles in the clearcoat
Clearcoat lifting the undercoat

Regular paint after umpteen attempts
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3-13-10-windshield-shopping-01a
First attempt with plastic paint

Where the plastic paint went

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40 years in the sun would crack you, too

Original '61 Caddy steering wheel
As found '61 Caddy steering wheel
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Cab with measuring tapes

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12-04-09-front-cowl-01a
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GE DIGITAL CAMERA
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9-24-09-driver-rear-lower-outer-patch-panel-01
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