I need to replace my passenger side door on my 79 Malibu. I have an el camino door. Glass has been removed to accommodate the malibu glass. I've never done this before. I need to take the old one off and put the new one on. Any advice before me and my buddy start this would be helpful. Thanks.
Steps to Remove/install Door???
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If you care about the paint on both the new door and the door jam I would put duct tape on both the door jam and the inside of the door. I didnt do this when I put my doors back on after paint and ended up with a few nicks. Other than that just reverse what you did in taking it apart and be careful and go slow. Those b*tches are heavy even empty. Remember: lift with your legs :lol:
I used a floor jack with a 2 x 4 with a towel wrapped around it to rest my door on and adjust height.
I also use the floor jack and 2 x 4 method. Works for me. I also agree with placing tape along the edges to keep them from nicking.
Don't use duct tape. You run the risk of peeling up paint when you remove it.
Stack up a few layers of masking tape instead...
Stack up a few layers of masking tape instead...
I guess I should've also specified masking tape instead of duct tape. I agree that duct tape could peel your paint.
Duct tape is thicker and stronger than masking and will protect your paint better. It will then trash your paint when you remove it. Masking tape is liely enough but if you're really anal. put masking tape on first, then cover with duct tape.
If you have one, I'd use a shop crane instead of a floor jack. wrap the whole door with a heavy towel or mover's blanket. then wrap it verticly with two heavy duty ratchet straps a third ratchet strap running through the first two will act as a pick point. with the weight suspended from above the door will be much easier to align. even the scrawniest of girlfriend's can hold it in place.
also, if you haven't got one already, grab a door spring tool from Harbor Freight. saves a headache later on.
hope this helps.
If you have one, I'd use a shop crane instead of a floor jack. wrap the whole door with a heavy towel or mover's blanket. then wrap it verticly with two heavy duty ratchet straps a third ratchet strap running through the first two will act as a pick point. with the weight suspended from above the door will be much easier to align. even the scrawniest of girlfriend's can hold it in place.
also, if you haven't got one already, grab a door spring tool from Harbor Freight. saves a headache later on.
hope this helps.
Granted, the shop crane idea is a good one, and much easier to maneuver than a floor jack. However, more guys have a floor jack more readily at their disposal than an engine crane. Just my opinion.
As for using duct tape, I would just stick to (pardon the pun) a few layers of masking tape.
As for using duct tape, I would just stick to (pardon the pun) a few layers of masking tape.
:? I have used duct tape for quite a few things regarding protecting paint and have never had an issue. I used it when I put my hood on and the paint was maybe a month old. Just use some Goo Gone when removing it. Masking tape rips too easy.Blake442 said:
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