Door Panel Removal Question...
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Door Panel Removal Question...
Perhaps a silly question, however can I keep the window up and still remove the door panel? I plan to work on fixing my door panels due to the vinyl pull, however since I own a vert, I would like to keep the top up and the windows up in case I need to drive it while the panel is off.
No problems in doing this? I check the VE website instructions and the pics they have show the window down (inside the door) however do not indicate either way.
No problems in doing this? I check the VE website instructions and the pics they have show the window down (inside the door) however do not indicate either way.
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Cool. I will have the window down when I take off the panel, however want to extend it back up and close up the Vette while working on some other projects.
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also, if you have the window valet it is totally functional while you are doing your project. BTW, I have found that the breakage problem with the plastic posts that so many of us have is more due to re-installation, than removal of the panel. So, to minimize risk when you are ready to pop things back together use a small flashlight to see if each post is lined up with the female fastener before you force the panel onto the door.
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From: The Sunshine State
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also, if you have the window valet it is totally functional while you are doing your project. BTW, I have found that the breakage problem with the plastic posts that so many of us have is more due to re-installation, than removal of the panel. So, to minimize risk when you are ready to pop things back together use a small flashlight to see if each post is lined up with the female fastener before you force the panel onto the door.
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