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Door lock knobs

Posted: 2/9/05 6:44pm Message 1 of 7
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Vette(s): 73 Conv, Blue-Green/White Top - 454, M21 - Dark Saddle Leather, Power Windows, A/C, Tilt/Tele, AM/FM St. (orig. and sounds like it too).#2 -- 2007 Coupe,3 LT package, Z51 option, Victory Red, Ebony Int. Clear Top.
Is there a special tool to remove the door lock knobs on  a '73?


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Door lock knobs

Posted: 2/10/05 4:37am Message 2 of 7
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if its the same as my 74 its just the old style window crank remover pop the clip off and off it comes


Door lock knobs

Posted: 2/10/05 9:26am Message 3 of 7
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Vette(s): 73 Conv, Blue-Green/White Top - 454, M21 - Dark Saddle Leather, Power Windows, A/C, Tilt/Tele, AM/FM St. (orig. and sounds like it too).#2 -- 2007 Coupe,3 LT package, Z51 option, Victory Red, Ebony Int. Clear Top.
I guess i can get that with a screwdriver? I have power windows.. so no window crank. I guess it is the old "U" shaped clip that fits in the groove of the shaft?




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Door lock knobs

Posted: 2/10/05 10:32am Message 4 of 7
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
It is the u-shaped snap ring, and it does fit in the groove of the shaft and slot of the knob.  The removal tool makes it easy.  Using a screwdriver would be almost impossible.  However a small pick with a hook or works.  Or you can  just out about a 1/8 90 degree bend on the end of a coat hanger, and snag the clip and pull it out very easily.


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Posted: 2/10/05 11:40am Message 5 of 7
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Poquoson, VA - USA
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Vette(s): 73 Conv, Blue-Green/White Top - 454, M21 - Dark Saddle Leather, Power Windows, A/C, Tilt/Tele, AM/FM St. (orig. and sounds like it too).#2 -- 2007 Coupe,3 LT package, Z51 option, Victory Red, Ebony Int. Clear Top.
OK... got it ... can't get behind it with a screwdriver, and really have to catch it and pull it out...

Thanks... I'll try this weekend with your coat hanger suggestion...

Ray



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Posted: 2/12/05 4:02pm Message 6 of 7
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Poquoson, VA - USA
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Vette(s): 73 Conv, Blue-Green/White Top - 454, M21 - Dark Saddle Leather, Power Windows, A/C, Tilt/Tele, AM/FM St. (orig. and sounds like it too).#2 -- 2007 Coupe,3 LT package, Z51 option, Victory Red, Ebony Int. Clear Top.

The coat hanger worked like a charm Ken... and definitely had to be 1/8" ... no problem.. took the panels off and eliminated the door rattles... mostly linkage hitting metal  parts. I put some rubber pieces around them. Lubricated all the tracks and moving parts. Sounds a lot better now. Also aligned the window a little better...

Thanks for the help...

Ray




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Blue Green *** 454,4 Spd, Dark Saddle Leather, A/C, AM-FM St. (orig), PW, Tilt -Tele Wheel"



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Posted: 2/13/05 7:28pm Message 7 of 7
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Glad I could help.


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