Tip out windshield removal

[fireguyfire]

Thought I’d fire out a thread on a job I have been putting off on my newly acquired 1940 half ton.

im going to need to remove the windshield and as most are , I have a bit of rot in the lower passenger side corner so I will need to do a bit of metal fab there before I replace the glass.

The crank out mechanism is seized that has the windshield strap going through it; I’ve been hitting the mech with PB blaster but so far it’s still stuck.

Looking for hints or tips on how to go about getting the windshield out of the truck.

 

 

[Young Ed]

It's very difficult if you can't get that crank to move. There are hinges at the top that need to be unbolted from behind the wiper covers. Then there are 2 screws at the center bottom that hold the opener to the frame. Those are the tricky ones. 

[1949 Wraith]

My crank had seized, but it was the pin holding the crank teeth had come out and the gear was jammed, so you might want to check that. 2 people might be able to detach upper mounts allowing better angle for the lower screws on the crank band.

[47 dodge 1.5 ton]

I was able to put some pressure on the windshield enough while turning crank. Mine had a loose worm gear and rocking back and forth was enough to get out for replacement. I saved the old one but replaced with the billet aluminum one that DCM carries(better design IMO). I believe you will need to get that windshield out on an angle for removal.

[fireguyfire]

So the windshield is starting to slowly loosen up a bit at a time.

There is no paint left on my windshield frame; I’m curious, was there frame painted body colour, or black?