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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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I'm trying to remove the door panels on my 74 vette. Anyone know how the lock **** comes out. I got the door handle out just stuck on the **** ??
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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There is a specially made, flat tool to remove interior roll-up window handles, that also works to remove the same " U " shaped clip on the lock ****. They are cheap and you should be able to get one at any auto parts store. Look for the manual window handle removal tool. I ground down the sides of mine to not scratch the trim where the lock **** is located. Lou.
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Thanks now I know
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If you can get in the other side, a small "hook" on the end of a wire will let you grab the back side of the clip and pull it off.
Straighten out a large paper clip and put about a 1/8" hook at the end and that will be close to what you can use
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Purchase the 74 assembly instruction manual (AIM). It shows the mickey mouse clip.

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