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Old Apr 24, 2016 | 09:57 AM
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I'm requesting guidance in assembling the door of my '73 paint project with Electric Windows. What goes in first, second, etc.?



I have numerous manuals here, but yet to find a step-by-step assembly guide in any of them.
Has anyone here come across such a descriptive narrative of the door's assembly? I would be sincerely grateful for any help in this folks.

Thanks in advance,
Steve
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Originally Posted by Cavu2u
I'm requesting guidance in assembling the door of my '73 paint project with Electric Windows. What goes in first, second, etc.?



I have numerous manuals here, but yet to find a step-by-step assembly guide in any of them.
Has anyone here come across such a descriptive narrative of the door's assembly? I would be sincerely grateful for any help in this folks.

Thanks in advance,
Steve

Here you go Steve-

This is the best one I have seen-

http://tech.corvettecentral.com/2011...glass-service/
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Old Apr 24, 2016 | 10:34 AM
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WOW!

Thanks Rich! Exactly what I needed!!

You are The Man.

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Old Apr 24, 2016 | 10:36 AM
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I disassembled my doors about a year ago now so I'll go off the top of my head on how I would put them back on:

1- lock, handle and latch
2- doors on car
3- window rails
4- motor and window
5- locking and inside handle rods
6- adjust window
7- window trim
8- access covers
9- weather sheet
10- Inside door trim
11- inside door handle
12- locking button

That should be about it...

Or read Rich's link! I'm bookmarking it for myself!

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Lohkay,

Many thanks to you too. Never thought about the locks & latches too.

I did make up this tool for the window "Nuts" with just a drill & tap. Works rather well.





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