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El_Crnicero · 08-21-2009, 03:11 AM

Hi all,
I did a search on this and found a vague answer. can someone be more secific on how to do this? My main problem is removing the window crank and the door pull. In the thread I saw it said to get a specific tool and it will pry and release some kind of clip? I have those hard plastic pry tools for interiors do I was wondering if i could use those. One guy said he used a butter knife. If it matters mines a 71 c-10.

Thanks for your help

geezer#99 · 08-21-2009, 08:14 AM

Check LMC on their door components page 18. Part #26 illistrates what you need. Bought mine at NAPA. My handle tool didn't work recently cause po mangled the clips. I bent a small nail to hook on to it. Used my pliers to hang onto the nail. Tricky and frustrating job.

Bert W · 08-21-2009, 08:40 AM

The door panel tool works well. I have also used a small hook tool. You can also use a piece of a rag and let it snag the ends of the clip, then pull the rag and the clip will come with it.

Jayman931 · 08-21-2009, 01:17 PM

Yup...I bought mine at napa too...works good

mclairmo · 08-21-2009, 01:19 PM

Got mine from Eastwood, I believe, but you really need the correct tool to do it right and not scratch up or mangle the door panels.

**leddzepp** · 08-21-2009, 01:53 PM

harbor freight sells a multi-tool door panel removal kit.

Ackattack · 08-21-2009, 03:03 PM

the door handle tool is way to cheap and saves way too much hassle not to have one.

mbgmike · 08-21-2009, 06:02 PM

You can get them off many ways but the tool is cheap. We sell tools for that and its a quality piece of sheetmetal for $3.99 or cheaper in quantities of 5 or more

Gumby'sC20 · 08-21-2009, 06:09 PM

How much at the retail outlets (Advanced, Napa, PartsPlus etc)?

mbgmike · 08-21-2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gumby'sC20

How much at the retail outlets (Advanced, Napa, PartsPlus etc)?

NAPA is around 7 or 8 bucks. We sell them wholesale

10pointgmc · 08-21-2009, 07:32 PM

o ring pick works good too

08-21-2009, 03:11 AM	#1
El_Crnicero Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kirkland Wa. Posts: 25	How to remove door panels Hi all, I did a search on this and found a vague answer. can someone be more secific on how to do this? My main problem is removing the window crank and the door pull. In the thread I saw it said to get a specific tool and it will pry and release some kind of clip? I have those hard plastic pry tools for interiors do I was wondering if i could use those. One guy said he used a butter knife. If it matters mines a 71 c-10. Thanks for your help Last edited by El_Crnicero; 08-21-2009 at 03:11 AM.

08-21-2009, 08:40 AM	#3
Bert W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 373	Re: How to remove door panels The door panel tool works well. I have also used a small hook tool. You can also use a piece of a rag and let it snag the ends of the clip, then pull the rag and the clip will come with it.

08-21-2009, 01:17 PM	#4
Jayman931 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 137	Re: How to remove door panels Yup...I bought mine at napa too...works good __________________ The stupidty of your actions is directly proportionate to the number of people watching you...

08-21-2009, 01:19 PM	#5
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: How to remove door panels Got mine from Eastwood, I believe, but you really need the correct tool to do it right and not scratch up or mangle the door panels.

08-21-2009, 01:53 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: How to remove door panels harbor freight sells a multi-tool door panel removal kit. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

08-21-2009, 08:14 AM	#2
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,573	Re: How to remove door panels Check LMC on their door components page 18. Part #26 illistrates what you need. Bought mine at NAPA. My handle tool didn't work recently cause po mangled the clips. I bent a small nail to hook on to it. Used my pliers to hang onto the nail. Tricky and frustrating job.

08-21-2009, 03:03 PM	#7
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: How to remove door panels the door handle tool is way to cheap and saves way too much hassle not to have one. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

08-21-2009, 06:02 PM	#8
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: How to remove door panels You can get them off many ways but the tool is cheap. We sell tools for that and its a quality piece of sheetmetal for $3.99 or cheaper in quantities of 5 or more Attached Images Last edited by mbgmike; 08-21-2009 at 06:05 PM.

08-21-2009, 06:09 PM	#9
Gumby'sC20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Binghamton, N.Y. Posts: 116	Re: How to remove door panels How much at the retail outlets (Advanced, Napa, PartsPlus etc)?

08-21-2009, 07:32 PM	#11
10pointgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Moores Hill Indiana Posts: 144	Re: How to remove door panels o ring pick works good too



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