Has anyone replaced their A pillars on a D1?

4Runner

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Sooo. They went to replace my windshield and found that the a pillars are totally rotten on both sides. Don’t know about the top or bottom of the windshield. I didn’t have any interior water leaks. I have been every where in the Disco. There is no rust or corrosion anywhere else. I had visions of my kids learning to drive in it. Never thought it would end like this. Just wondering if it’s the death sentence I think it is.
 

Blue

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Should be possible, windshield off, doors open, temporary support, weld new ones in from scrap yard, or fab some replacements.
 

4Runner

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We will see. I will tackle anything mechanical, electrical, or machine work but, I suck at body work. Going to have to farm it out if I do it.
 

logan_gibson

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Never attempted it or seen any postings about it.
I've got some good pieces if needed, I can chop them off and put them in the mail.
 

4Runner

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Well thanks. I will keep that in mind. Just going to keep driving it while I straighten a few things out on my D2, then I will figure out what to do.