Date:         Fri, 28 Apr 2006 15:38:45 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fixing a front door dent--how to remove handle?
Comments: To: Jim Felder <felder@knology.net>
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On 4/28/06, Jim Felder <felder@knology.net> wrote:
>
> I'd like to finally get around to fixing a mashed area in front of
> and below the driver mirror on my 83. I'd rather remove the door
> handle than mask it if removal is not too time consuming.
>
> Does the glass need to come out?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim




Jim,

The door handle is held in by one Phillips head screw. It's hidden on the
edge of the door by the weather stripping. It is easy to locate by looking
for the notch on the door's metal edge. Just pull the door weather strip
away slightly. Remove the screw. You should then be able to slide the whole
door handle forward slightly and out. The front end of the handle is just
held by an extended tang off the handle. Installation is the reverse. Good
time to change door handle gaskets.

Depending on where the dent is, you may be able to simply crank the window
all the way up and work from the backside of the door. I assume you know how
to take off the inner door panel and door handle.

--
BenT