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Ok what came first the chicken or the egg
Need some info on getting the old spring out and the new spring in the door hinge.
I have the door off the hinges, in the middle of replacing the hinge pin and bushings that is going ok but want to replace the hinge spring while I am there. I have the crooked screw driver but not sure how to attack it...top or bottom and a picture is worth a thousand words and do not want the springto fly
out and doing any damage to me or the door???
out and doing any damage to me or the door???Is there someone who has done this or has a thread to see how to do it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks BB78
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Try this one:
(updated link - Norsky)
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Unfortunately that page was not found. Any ideas on how to find it? I would like to replace my door springs too.
Thanks!
Thanks!
John D. Grant "Corvette; Cure for the common mid-life crisis!"
Try this one:
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/tech-articles/1968-1982-door-hinge-spring-replacement-handle-flap-repair/
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http://www.corvettemagazine.com/tech-articles/1968-1982-door-hinge-spring-replacement-handle-flap-repair/
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Thanks, both of those are a huge help. Appears to be very straight forward change.
I have had the tool and springs for some time now, will work on it this weekend.
Thanks again!!!
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I cant believe it took you so long, it only took me 6 yrs to get to it
...one side, still have to do the other.
...one side, still have to do the other.
Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!! Long and short term leases available.
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Well, Dave...not everyone is in as big of a hurry as you are.....
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Hell Joel, once I get something in my mind I get right to it! Assuming I can remember it...
Dave C..........My mantra: I can not be bought!! Long and short term leases available.
In the words of Zora Arkus-Duntov "Is your seat belt fastened? Alright, Let's go"
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
Yeah, I know, Shut up Dave.
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dads2vette said: I cant believe it took you so long, it only took me 6 yrs to get to it...one side, still have to do the other.
...one side, still have to do the other.Well! I have you beat as I have had the tool and spring for about 8 years.
Can't thank you enough for the info!
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