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eyebuzz · 09-19-2010, 03:14 PM

Hi All,

While replacing tow mirrors with stock size I cleaned out the bottom of my doors. Just a quick note that we all should do this simple step to keep the life of a door a bit longer - particularly making sure the drainage points are free and clear. I scrapped and vacuumed the inside of the door panel - removed lots of dirt, old bolts, rust and helped free up the drainage points. There is surface rust down there, and I still have to deal with it - but I'm sure I've improved the flow of new water coming in and going out and was pretty amazed that it hadn't rusted through yet. Anyway, just a quick note - hopefully to inspire others. You will need a door handle clip remover tool (only a couple of bucks or so ...search online) ...not sure how you'd get in there otherwise.

-Tim

67chevy1series · 09-19-2010, 03:20 PM

well its tricky and hard to explain but i found a easy way without needing one of those but yes i do try and keep care of my truck my truck has helped man since march 3 1967 and until now it hasnt needed mans help so now im going to give it what it desevs not trying to make an epic speech but i hope all of you guy tht think there is no hope for you and your truck just remeber what i said that should be plenty of mo

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ChevLoRay · 09-19-2010, 05:02 PM

My truck had different mirrors mounted in place of the stockers. When I did what you cite, I found the backing plates. Probably some other stuff, too. But, I forget....

PanelDeland · 09-19-2010, 05:11 PM

If you replace the window seals and fuzzies.(The ones inside and out) in the door,it will help keep water and trash out of this area.There are also drains in the rear of the front fenders that can clog and cause rust in the fenders.Covering the underside of the cowl with a screen is helpful here.You can get the screens thru most vendors or make your own.

wwotr · 09-19-2010, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

My truck had different mirrors mounted in place of the stockers. When I did what you cite, I found the backing plates. Probably some other stuff, too. But, I forget....

Yep the same backing plates were in my Doors roo.
Only difference is that I had the Bodyu Shop Weld up all the Mirror holes ans I just use a "Peep Mirror" now.

09-19-2010, 03:14 PM	#1
eyebuzz Licensed driver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tarrytown, NY Posts: 161	Save those doors Hi All, While replacing tow mirrors with stock size I cleaned out the bottom of my doors. Just a quick note that we all should do this simple step to keep the life of a door a bit longer - particularly making sure the drainage points are free and clear. I scrapped and vacuumed the inside of the door panel - removed lots of dirt, old bolts, rust and helped free up the drainage points. There is surface rust down there, and I still have to deal with it - but I'm sure I've improved the flow of new water coming in and going out and was pretty amazed that it hadn't rusted through yet. Anyway, just a quick note - hopefully to inspire others. You will need a door handle clip remover tool (only a couple of bucks or so ...search online) ...not sure how you'd get in there otherwise. -Tim

09-19-2010, 03:20 PM	#2
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Save those doors well its tricky and hard to explain but i found a easy way without needing one of those but yes i do try and keep care of my truck my truck has helped man since march 3 1967 and until now it hasnt needed mans help so now im going to give it what it desevs not trying to make an epic speech but i hope all of you guy tht think there is no hope for you and your truck just remeber what i said that should be plenty of motovation

09-19-2010, 05:02 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Save those doors My truck had different mirrors mounted in place of the stockers. When I did what you cite, I found the backing plates. Probably some other stuff, too. But, I forget.... __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-19-2010, 05:11 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Save those doors If you replace the window seals and fuzzies.(The ones inside and out) in the door,it will help keep water and trash out of this area.There are also drains in the rear of the front fenders that can clog and cause rust in the fenders.Covering the underside of the cowl with a screen is helpful here.You can get the screens thru most vendors or make your own. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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