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Old May 4, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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removing rocker GFX

I have removed hardtop GFX before so I know how they come off. Well on this vert I see they have welded a plate for the setbelt where there is normally a hole to access the GFX bolts.

I have come to terms I will have to drill/tourch a hole for this. Can someone tell me how far up, and how far back/forward I will have to cut to have access to this bolt?

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Old May 4, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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Re: removing rocker GFX

i never cut my car to re/re the GFX before amd after paint.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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Re: removing rocker GFX

Ive heard you can actually access that bolt threw the vent in the door jam (not sure the exact name of the vent). I'd try that before cutting anything.
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Old May 4, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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Re: removing rocker GFX

to late. I drilled a hole.

Never thought of the door vent, ops.

Anyone need pics of the subframes or anything, ask this week, lol.
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Old May 5, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Re: removing rocker GFX

Originally Posted by Dale
to late. I drilled a hole.

Never thought of the door vent, ops.

Anyone need pics of the subframes or anything, ask this week, lol.
I tried the vent, didnt work with my arms. lol I drilled a 5/8ths hole through the side and got to them that way.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Re: removing rocker GFX

Is that access panel for the rear bolt covered by this seat belt plate? Is that what you are referring to? Just wondering, cuz that would have been the best way to do it.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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Re: removing rocker GFX

correct, thats what I was talking about is where the seatbelt bracing is welded in.
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Old May 24, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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Re: removing rocker GFX

Guys, I am having the same issue.
So is drilling the hole the best way to do this?
Please..help.
Thanks.
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Old May 24, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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Re: removing rocker GFX

I never pulled the door vents. But that hole looks WAY high and I dont think my arms are that long or small.
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Old May 30, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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Re: removing rocker GFX

Same issue here. This past weekend I drilled a hole for access. Turned out just fine.
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