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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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Okay, I've done t/a's, dash's, u-joints,yada yada, how do you remove the door handles. I know the linkage has to come off the lever,so someone splain it for me. thanks,Terry
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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Take the door panels off. Remove the lock rod connected to the handle. Theres a clip holding the rod onto the door latch mechanism. Then remove the two bolts holding the handle in. Good Luck.

Oh yeah, hopefully you have some small hands as theres almost no room to work with.
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 09:37 PM
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Check out http://www.corvettefever.com/howto/4696/photo_01.html
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 09:40 PM
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I was afraid you were going to say the clip word. Is it the style of clip that some carb linkage connects with?
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Originally Posted by elecriciandude
I was afraid you were going to say the clip word. Is it the style of clip that some carb linkage connects with?
There's one pictured in bluthundr's link.

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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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Thanks Guys,a picture is worth a kazillion words,Terry
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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You are gonna need a 1/4 inch drive ratchet, 2 extensions and 2 universals. I forget what size socket you need.
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Its a much easier job if you remove the door latch.
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