Con Cor N-Scale Passenger car disassembly

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I have some Con-Cor N-Scale smoothside passenger cars I want to repaint in the old Central of Georgia blue and gray paint scheme. It looks as though the roof and window glazing are one assembly. When I try o lift the roof off, the ends pop up OK but the center seems to be solidly stuck to something. Since some the roofs on these models have a tendancy to bow up at each end I am reluctant to apply too much pressure. I tried pulling and prying to no avail. The floor detail, which is consentrated in a middle unit attached to the car shows not promise of coming undone either.

I started masking the windows but thought I would prevail on the great wisdom of the forum before I devote many hours to that odious task. Any suggestions or solutions?

Also, I am replacing the trucks with Microtrains 1019-s (for Con-Cor unlighted). The trial replacement seemed to go easily–not something i’ve encountered very often in the hobby. Are there any pitfalls I should look out for?

Thanks for any help offered.

Georgia Observer

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ther are 2/4/ tabs sticking thru the bottom of the car that need to be released, they are right against the skirts, and are clear (window) plastic.

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Thank you! Your answer has saved me a lot of grief and I appreciate it.