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Old 11-13-2008, 02:41 PM   #1
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68 gmc

Got a rust free drivers side door to replace old one, Anybody got pics of the process. Looks awfully tight in there.
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Old 11-13-2008, 06:29 PM   #2
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Re: 68 gmc

Changing the door is worth the effort. Even at my big size I underestimated needing a second helping hand to change the door out. I just recommend you get a helping hand so you don't get frustrated like I did. It is an easy process. At the most you may have to play with the door alignment some to get it right. Sorry I don't have any pictures for you. Once you start to mess with the hinges loosening them or changing them out, it can get more complicated a little. My new door was getting caught on the front fender while opening and closing. I had to do a lot of loosening of cowl, fender and other associated bolts to get it right, good luck and just have fun with it.
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Old 11-13-2008, 06:43 PM   #3
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Re: 68 gmc

I just set the door on my floor jack and balanced it with one hand and installed the bolts with the other.
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Old 11-13-2008, 07:06 PM   #4
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Re: 68 gmc

It real easy that way. I either use a floor jack with a rag on it to keep from scratching the door, or my adjustable seat creeper chair. I pulled the door off of my 70 last weekend to replace a bad regulator, very easy to do.

Speaking of the regulator, if you are swapping out the guts too, here is a good thread to read:

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=157539
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