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Old Nov 2, 2001 | 12:08 AM
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Door install???

Is there an easy way to take off the upper hinge mounts bolts without removing the fender?? If so what tools would I need?
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Old Nov 2, 2001 | 08:01 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
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I have been told that on the driver side it is possible to remove the inner fender plastic cover and reach through. never tried it, but it sounds promising.

The passenger side might be a little more tricky sice there is the antenna in there.

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Old Nov 2, 2001 | 11:33 PM
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Thanks I'll try that, if it works I will post back.
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Old Nov 3, 2001 | 04:43 PM
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Just curious,why are you removing the door?
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Old Nov 3, 2001 | 05:51 PM
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I don't know what the differance between Camaro and Firebirds are when taking off the doors but you can get a box end wrench in there to get the upper bolts out. If you have a ratching box wrench that will work too.

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Old Nov 4, 2001 | 01:08 AM
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I am removing the door to replace it. Some drunk in a 4x4 creased it and messed up the inner support bar and it also sags real bad.

Thanks for responding guys.
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Old Nov 4, 2001 | 10:06 AM
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I removed both my doors with a box-end wrench. It is timely, but it works.

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