Yes, I would install the glass with the frame off the car.
Eric Gibeaut wrote:
> Bill
> I have replaced several of my own windshields and it is soooooooooo much
> easier when the frame is off the car. One of the biggest pluses is that you
> don't have to worry about dropping anything and scratching your lovely
> Rootes product while you are replacing the windshield!
> Besides this would be a great time to repaint the frame and repair any rust
> you will find in the corners (and they do rust pretty bad in there.....)
> good -luck
> Eric
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "robert nanzig" <rnanzig@webtv.net>
> To: "Bill Mounce" <bmounce@bellatlantic.net>
> Cc: "Alpine Discussion List" <alpines@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2002 2:00 PM
> Subject: Re: windsheild installation
>
> > Bill, When I had my windshield replaced I asked the glass shop whether
> > I should bring the whole car or just the windshield frame and glass.
> > They felt it would be easier for them to work on it with the windshield
> > frame installed.
> >
> > Rob Nanzig
> > 67SV
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