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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 08:33 AM
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Default STUPID QUESTION?????

IN ORDER TO REPLACE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES AND REPLACE DOOR MIRRORS,
DO YOU HAVE TO REMOVE GLASS??????????
I'M WORKING ON A BASKETCASE 1976... :smash: :confused:
ANY HELP WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED
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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 08:54 AM
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Default Re: STUPID QUESTION????? (bbprepro)

you do not have to remove the glass to replace the handle- Im not sure about the mirror, but I dont think so. The handle is held in by two bolts that are difficult to get out and back in - this is not a fun job. do a search for door handle and you will find plenty of info on it.
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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 09:17 AM
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Default Re: STUPID QUESTION????? (bbprepro)

You don't need to but it sure make the job less difficult. I did mine with the doors off the car sure made it easy.
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