Window fix vs door replacement
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Car: 1992 b4c 1le
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Window fix vs door replacement
Which would be best?
the metal framework that raises/lowers my driver's side window (manual- no power anything!) is bent all to hell, so that I can't roll the window up while the door is closed, as it rubs against the door frame.
I initially thought the roller itself was bad, but after taking the door apart, I discovered that wasn't the case.
I was thinking that replacing the whole door might be best, if I can find one in no worse shape than my current one.
Otherwise, I have to tear the door down, take out the glass, find/fab a new framework, and then put it all back together again.
Or, switch doors.
Color means nothing to me, as she's due for a complete paint job at some point, and I can just switch the interior panels if needed (my interior's gray.)
Thoughts? Ideas? Ridicule? All welcome, and thanks in advance!
(This will be a post tax-return project, but I'm looking now.)
I'm also planning on doing a hinge replacement at the same time.
Thanks again!
~Maria
the metal framework that raises/lowers my driver's side window (manual- no power anything!) is bent all to hell, so that I can't roll the window up while the door is closed, as it rubs against the door frame.
I initially thought the roller itself was bad, but after taking the door apart, I discovered that wasn't the case.
I was thinking that replacing the whole door might be best, if I can find one in no worse shape than my current one.
Otherwise, I have to tear the door down, take out the glass, find/fab a new framework, and then put it all back together again.
Or, switch doors.

Color means nothing to me, as she's due for a complete paint job at some point, and I can just switch the interior panels if needed (my interior's gray.)
Thoughts? Ideas? Ridicule? All welcome, and thanks in advance!
(This will be a post tax-return project, but I'm looking now.)
I'm also planning on doing a hinge replacement at the same time.
Thanks again!
~Maria
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since you plan on changing or upgrading the hindges, it would be best to get a new door with the inner framework already near perfect.
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