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Old 09-21-2012, 07:59 PM
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At what point did the factory install the windshield?

Does it matter how loaded the chassis is on a t top car when you install the windshield?
At what point on the assembly line did they install the windshield?
Obviously after paint and before interior , but with drivetrain or even suspension?
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Re: At what point did the factory install the windshield?

Can't say I know anything about it but this Cadillac is getting it's windshield after the interior etc.
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Re: At what point did the factory install the windshield?

I've seen pictures of a 92 on the line with no engine or trans in the car, the dash was in and the windshield was in at this point.
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Interesting.
I might be assuming too much that they did it before interior, but I would have thought they would do it before so they wouldn't risk getting goop on it and I would also think they would want to install without the apillar trim getting in the way, but I guess not at Cadillac!
I'm thinking the drivetrain should be in first.
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Hmm, maybe it doesn't really matter.
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