Topic: Door panels/power window and lock switches
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Lifetime MemberAsh Fork, AZ - USA
Joined: 4/18/2007
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Vette(s): 1981 Red Interior White exterior
The "put it back together, cuss, pray I don't break anything, forget something, cuss, take it apart and put it back together phase" is in full swing this summer, as you can tell by my posts.
Well, I had the door panels "in". Then I found the door weatherstrip kit and had to take off the new door panels. Since they are out I'm going to lube the window mechanism so that won't give me a problem sticking(knock, knock, knock on wood). I also need to get at least one remote mirror bezel and the 3 pronged dohickee (pardon the spelling and use of technical term) that holds the remote in place. The bezel is easy enough to track down. Anyone know where to locate the dohickee?
Also...I need the backing plate the bezel screws into. As I have said the door panels are new and I no longer have the old ones to salvage(another long story). I assume I'll have to fabricate something. Same goes for the power lock switches. Although I can't locate any diagram in my assembly manual that tells me how or where to attach them.
Any insight would be appreciated. Heck, maybe these are just a few more reason I need to get some pain meds and make my way to Carlisle this yr.
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: The "put it back together, cuss, pray I don't break anything, forget something, cuss, take it apart and put it back together phase" is in full swing this summer, as you can tell by my posts.
Well, I had the door panels "in". Then I found the door weatherstrip kit and had to take off the new door panels. Since they are out I'm going to lube the window mechanism so that won't give me a problem sticking(knock, knock, knock on wood). I also need to get at least one remote mirror bezel and the 3 pronged dohickee (pardon the spelling and use of technical term) that holds the remote in place. The bezel is easy enough to track down. Anyone know where to locate the dohickee?
Also...I need the backing plate the bezel screws into. As I have said the door panels are new and I no longer have the old ones to salvage(another long story). I assume I'll have to fabricate something. Same goes for the power lock switches. Although I can't locate any diagram in my assembly manual that tells me how or where to attach them.
Any insight would be appreciated. Heck, maybe these are just a few more reason I need to get some pain meds and make my way to Carlisle this yr.
Which "dohicky" are you talking about?? The door panel looks good!
P.S. You vette looks like mine! Maybe they are related!!
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Lifetime MemberAsh Fork, AZ - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Red Interior White exterior
Bob, in my manual it shows a backing plate. I'm guessing that it attaches to the door panel as it would be imposible, for me anyway, to attach it to the door.
Dan, here's a couple of pics of the dohicky:
Here's the bezel with the bracket that hols the remote
Here's the bracket, the black piece is a piece of plastic I used to tilt the bracket upward. One of the prongs has broken off.
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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it could be the 77 has the trim at that location. I look at my AIM it does not show any back plate. I used some of the regular screw clips for better holding on mine.
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Lifetime MemberAsh Fork, AZ - USA
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I was able to get both the doohickey and the thingamabobs. OK, the backing plates for the remote mirror bezel and the retainer for the remote mirror cable. I received the retainer from my sisters boyfriend Bob, as he purchased a mirror assembly that came with it. I bought the backing plates from ebay for $14, not cheap but, I don't have to try and have one made. Probably saved me more than that in gas. All that is left for the doors is to lube the power window gears.
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As far as my doors being loose and locating the holes for the two screws that go through the door panels and into the door...GM just put them in "areas" one being in the door "map" compartment someplace. There were no exact spots. So i'm just going to find two places to hide new screws.
here a pic of the backing plate:
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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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Lifetime MemberAsh Fork, AZ - USA
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Hey Bob, I just sent the seller a message asking for the part#. He did not list one in the listing. The seller was very reasonable, I bought the first one for $8, asked if he had another and sold the second to me for $6.
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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