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Old Jan 8, 2020 | 11:48 AM
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Doors Installed!

Was able to get the doors on my 62 Flare side yesterday. Passenger went on pretty easy and lined right up. Drivers was from a donor 61 and didn't fit quite as well. Will need to do a couple more fine adjustments to that one once I get some help. Doing doors by yourself is tough.


 
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Old Jan 8, 2020 | 12:31 PM
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Awesome! Won't be long now...
Even with help the doors can be a PITA. Can't imagine doing it alone. Especially after paint.
 
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Now imagine doing it alone with doors that are nearly 2 feet longer and about 50 pounds heavier. Not to derail the thread, but the doors on a Firebird (Trans Am in this case) or a Camaro are a hoot. And these don't have the power window option, either. I'm sure there are worse than this, too.




 
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Lookin pretty awesome there.
 
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I bet those were TOUGH! I was able to use my hyd jack to make small up and downs but it was still difficult to make small adjustments. Great work on those big doors.
 
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Another step in this long parade. Installed both fenders today. It was pretty easy after I was able to find the proper blind fasteners. Really firmed the entire front body up tight. I hope to start her up next week.
 
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