I have occasion to replace a door skin on a badly cut door. It is easier to replace just the skin or the entire door? If I replace just the skin can this be done without taking the whole door apart? If so, what is the process?
------------------ 87GT 3.4 Turbo- 0-60 5.2 seconds 2006 3800SC Series III swap in progress Engine Controls, PCM goodies, re-programming & odd electronics stuff " I'M ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
I have occasion to replace a door skin on a badly cut door. It is easier to replace just the skin or the entire door? If I replace just the skin can this be done without taking the whole door apart? If so, what is the process?
Easier to just replace the skin--Its held on by plastic type torque screws(strip easy) and then the door handle/parts. Not hard at all and doesnt take to long to get it done. I have swapped out several of them.
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jscott1 Member
Posts: 21676 From: Houston, TX , USA Registered: Dec 2001
--Its held on by plastic type torque screws(strip easy) and then the door handle/parts. .
Although those screw are coated in plastic they are metal underneath. Nevertheless they do strip out easy. And it's always the last one that doesn't want to come out.
One thing to note is that the 84s are different. They have christmas tree fasteners at the top instead of slipping into a groove into the door.
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Gokart Member
Posts: 4635 From: Mashpee, Ma. USA Registered: May 99
Removed both of mine to attach my stage 2 side pieces and it wasn't too hard. Pay close attention on the handle/lock rod after you've taken everything apart so you re-attach it properly. Obviously the mirrors need to be removed and theres nothing too hard about them except patience as your turning the 10mm nuts!
Originally posted by jscott1: Although those screw are coated in plastic they are metal underneath. Nevertheless they do strip out easy. And it's always the last one that doesn't want to come out.
One thing to note is that the 84s are different. They have christmas tree fasteners at the top instead of slipping into a groove into the door.
Was thinking they where metal underneather but I remember having to remove a few with other means/methods.
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Oct 21st, 2007
Richjk21 Member
Posts: 2228 From: Central Square NY, USA Registered: Feb 2006
Doesn't look too hard to do Will tackle it this weekend instead of swapping the entire door.. Thanks guys.
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Oct 25th, 2007
Francis T Member
Posts: 6620 From: spotsylvania va. usa Registered: Oct 2003
Just a tip, save the old skin. If you ever need to repair something or make a scoop or whatever, you'll have the right stuff. I made the front extractor scoop on my 87GT from an old doorskin.
