How to remove a corvette door
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From: Carlstadt NJ
How to remove a corvette door
I'm restoring a 1975 corvette coupe and I want to remove the doors. What is the right way to remove them, so when I install them they are still pretty much aligned? Is there any special tools needed? I also have power windows in these doors.
Thanks,
Danny
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Danny
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From: Carbondale Pa.
I've seen (street rod/hot-rod)guys drill a coupla holes on the hinge and put a sheetmetal screw there so when the part is re-installed it is closer to being aligned properly,the only limiting factor would be the room you actually have to drill the hole. Good Luck,,,,
Peace,,, Moosie
Peace,,, Moosie
Drifting
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From: grand prairie texas
When I took the doors off of my 77 they were actually easier than I thought to remove. Of course you have to remove the door panel and if budda has not been in there there is a plate to remove to access the hinge mounting point on the door. I wasnt worried about alignment because I am restoring mine but you can use one of those black sharpie fine tip pens and put a circle around all the bolts to locate original position. As far as the power window wiring. There is a connector on the window motor just unplug it and take a screwdriver and pop loose the rubber grommet on the front of the door and feed the wiring out of the hole. I used my floor jack with a towel on the pad to support the door while I unbolted it and when the bolts were removed I just slid the jack and door away from the car. It was real easy to remove the door. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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From: Southbound
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Go slowly. These doors weigh about fifty pounds more than they ought to. You will want something to help support it. I used my floor jack. Be mindful of potentially sharp edges around the various holes stamped in the door. You can ruin a finger on one of those.
Racer
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From: San Antonio TX
I am also getting ready to restore my 71 and intend to use an engine hoist and wrap a tow strap around the door. I figure to raise the hoist enough to just put a slight tension on the strap and then back it off a bit so I don't bind the hinge. I am going to make a wood dolly to set the doors and hood on. That way they will be easy to move and out of harms way.
