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Any tips to removing/reinstalling door panels?

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Old Dec 15, 2023 | 05:03 PM
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Default Any tips to removing/reinstalling door panels?

Hey all - I am soon to get some radio/sound-deadening work done on my '73 Roadster and am a teeny bit worried that the panels will come off readily enough but may be a struggle to refit them properly.
Any tips or suggestions for me? TIA
 
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Old Dec 16, 2023 | 09:07 AM
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There are holes in the door cards/panels that the clips slide into. When you take the panels off, on the door panel, mark the sides of the clips where they were, so you can make sure they are lined up pretty close at reinstall. Light from below so as you start at the top you can see where the pointed end of the clip is in relationship to the hole in the door metal. A long pair of needle nose pliers helps with fine adjustments. New clips are available from most of the usuals.. a good time to replace the rusted/bent/damaged ones.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2023 | 09:41 AM
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Many Thanks VS!
 
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Old Dec 16, 2023 | 10:21 AM
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Not sure if you would have these, but a good set to have..

https://www.harborfreight.com/trim-a...ece-64126.html
 
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Old Dec 17, 2023 | 09:21 AM
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Many Thanks - yes, i have seen these.....I have a young expert stereo guy who will be doing the work so I am certain he has these - but - me bein me, I will check. LoL

Thanks VS
 
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