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Old 04-17-2017, 08:45 AM   #121
kehstr
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Re: 1972 gmc 2wd highlander with original paint

Had another productive weekend, and was able to get a lot done!

Started by tearing down my driver's door, so I can clean it up and replace all the worn parts in it (There was quite a few). In this photo I am trying to get the door handle off, it was rusted on. What I had to do to get it off, was take the trim tools you see to push the door panel out of the way enough that I could spray some penetrant down in to help break the rust up. Then I took 2 small prybars, sticking one in each of the 2 slots that are used for the clip that holds the handle on, then wiggling the handle back and forth the whole way out, occasionally tapping it with a mallet.
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I was then able to clean up and paint my door latches
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Then install them in the door
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I then started tearing the front clip apart so we can finish fixing the passenger fender, put the moldings on the driver's fender, and paint the core support and all of its related parts
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I thought some of you might find this handy. It helped so much while I was working on the door, it helped keep both of my hands free.
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