Rusted header Bow

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Cudabnu

Cudabnu

(3) 64 Val Verts. /6 4spd, 273/904, 318/727
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Have a new top I'm getting ready to install, cut passenger side off and found this. Everything else seems fine.
Should I just wire wheel it, throw some por15 and call it good?
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I had the same issue on a 65 Coronet Convertible. I took the time to cut out the bad and weld, grind and finish a patch. Yes, the top replacement took longer than I expected but I wanted to do the repair right.
 
Drivers side is not as bad, any other model use the same front bow? Maybe I'll get lucky at spring fling
 
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Check your seal and the wing pieces if your header bow is rusted.,

I'm fixing mine now.I'll replace the header seal middle part with a vacuum formed ABS piece as soon as I get the mold made to make a sturdy one . this is what I'm starting with so it's going to be a challenge.
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already made my template of the wings that fit on the end of the center piece.
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fit is pretty good and all I have to do is finish it so it screws on correctly.
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I've got the header off, going to wire wheel it all to see what I have left.
 
Few rust spots on the seal retainer, not too bad, header wings look good, just the top corners, maybe more after I wire it
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There is a complete top for sale on craigslist in Washington, $500, but the header seal is still attached and looks very rusty.
 
Got everything fixed and painted, modified my transmission bracket for dual exhaust.
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i have a complete frame also in seattle for parts... don't think its rust at all..will dig it out soon
 
No way would I let that slide. Cut bad metal out, weld new in. And I'm cheap as heck.
 
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