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Old 01-21-2013, 08:35 PM   #59
gerfunken
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Re: Scott's 1972 Chevy K-20. A place to start.

Well, I reached out for some advise on the Message Board, and they had some good information. I thought it was good anyway, and started to tap out the screws. Well, I broke two 3/16" bits and ended up getting frustrated. But a pictorial version of my steps are as follows:

Step 1, swear at the door latch.



Step 2, remember that a friend bought you bolt/screw extractor set (that you put in the back of the tool box because you didn't really think that they'd work.)



Step 3, select a shiny, never been used 5 year old tool that hasn't ever been out of the case but looks like it'll slip down into the phillips screw recess with a partially wallowed out 3/16" hole.



Step 4, find the big-arsed crescent wrench and a pair if vise-grips and twist.



Step 5, place door latch assembly gently on table so as not to find yourself spending $50 to order a replacement.



Step 6, offer the old door a humble apology.

Step 7, have a beer, because I actually accomplished something today.
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