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Offline Zeked

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Door Tools....
« on: December 21, 2009, 12:32:14 pm »
I am about to begin restoring my '87 Chevy ShortStep .....

What special tools should I get before removing the doors?

My Ol Dad used to say:  "There aint no hard jobs...just jobs you dont have the right
tools for."  He's been awful right.

Zeke
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Offline 4x4orbust

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Re: Door Tools....
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2009, 12:50:27 pm »
i don't think you need any special tools to remove the doors.   just a 9/16 or 5/8 socket, ratchet, and maybe a drill to drill out the rivets on the boot that the electrical runs through (if you have power windows/locks)   it is easier to remove the doors if you take the fender off, but not necessary.
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Offline 78 Chevyrado

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Re: Door Tools....
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2009, 02:04:40 pm »
Nothing special needed unless you want to take the springs off the hinges.
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Re: Door Tools....
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2009, 03:11:24 pm »
If you don't have an assistant it's easier/lighter too to gut the door while it's on the truck. A block of wood and a floor jack is helpful too.
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