Removable window frame disassembly
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Removable window frame disassembly
Hello,
Does anyone know how to disassemble the removable rear window frame on a 72 coupe? I see that the bottom straight section (where the locating pins attach) is a separate piece and I see a screw on each side that seems to hold the bottom piece to the curved upper portion but removing those screws does nothing, the glass is holding it very firmly. I'm nervous of breaking the glass if use any more force. Is there a trick or technique for safely separating these pieces?
Thanks in advance.
Does anyone know how to disassemble the removable rear window frame on a 72 coupe? I see that the bottom straight section (where the locating pins attach) is a separate piece and I see a screw on each side that seems to hold the bottom piece to the curved upper portion but removing those screws does nothing, the glass is holding it very firmly. I'm nervous of breaking the glass if use any more force. Is there a trick or technique for safely separating these pieces?
Thanks in advance.
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Hello F,
This thread might help...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-urethane.html
Regards....
A serious piece of work and documentation by Mooser!!!!!
AND a link to another of his threads.
This thread might help...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-urethane.html
Regards....
A serious piece of work and documentation by Mooser!!!!!
AND a link to another of his threads.
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 239
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From: Nashville, TN
Hello F,
This thread might help...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-urethane.html
Regards....
A serious piece of work and documentation by Mooser!!!!!
AND a link to another of his threads.
This thread might help...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-urethane.html
Regards....
A serious piece of work and documentation by Mooser!!!!!
AND a link to another of his threads.
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Instructor
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 239
Likes: 31
From: Nashville, TN
Sadly, I tried drilling out the screws the PO snapped off in the lower window frame and shattered the glass. So now I have no choice but to separate the frame and install new glass. Reading Mooser's notes I see that there are roll pins set diagonally across the bottom corners of the frame. What isn't clear is if these pins need to be drilled out first or if the frame is intended to flex enough to work around them. Do you happen to have an opinion on that? Appreciate you as always!
