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**my71gmc** · 05-11-2012, 09:39 PM

I have the handles, arm rest and 4 screws along the bottom out - but can't figure out how to get the panel out - it is still attached along the top behind the chrome trim piece. I don't want to just start pulling, as the panels are in good shape and don't want to damage them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

**too much stuff** · 05-11-2012, 09:58 PM

Sounds like you have all the attaching hardware off. They do tend to stick in the upper chanels. If you can get the bottom out a little bit, just give it a smack sideways with the palm of your hand and it will probably break loose.

**my71gmc** · 05-11-2012, 10:03 PM

Got it - thanks alot!!! I appreciate the help.

Rock310 · 06-05-2012, 11:36 AM

another question regarding removal of the door panels... how the heck do i get the window roller and the door lever off.. without busting them.. 71 c10

mustardjimmy71 · 06-05-2012, 02:45 PM

Any auto parts store should have the propper spring clip remover, but i just use a small pick i have to pull them off. When reinstalling put the spring clip in place and push the handle on and it will slide over and snap into place.
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**leddzepp** · 06-05-2012, 02:52 PM

To get door/window cranks off simply slip a rag between the crank and door panel, use both hands and work the rag back and forth. The clips will pop off and crank comes off easily with no damage to the panel.

Rock310 · 06-07-2012, 01:42 AM

Thanks. ! found a custom tool especially for removing those clips. but a flat head happened to do the trick..

05-11-2012, 09:39 PM	#1
my71gmc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lake City MN Posts: 221	Removing interior door panel ? I have the handles, arm rest and 4 screws along the bottom out - but can't figure out how to get the panel out - it is still attached along the top behind the chrome trim piece. I don't want to just start pulling, as the panels are in good shape and don't want to damage them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

05-11-2012, 09:58 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: Removing interior door panel ? Sounds like you have all the attaching hardware off. They do tend to stick in the upper chanels. If you can get the bottom out a little bit, just give it a smack sideways with the palm of your hand and it will probably break loose. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

05-11-2012, 10:03 PM	#3
my71gmc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lake City MN Posts: 221	Re: Removing interior door panel ? Got it - thanks alot!!! I appreciate the help.

06-05-2012, 11:36 AM	#4
Rock310 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Salinas ca Posts: 3	Re: Removing interior door panel ? another question regarding removal of the door panels... how the heck do i get the window roller and the door lever off.. without busting them.. 71 c10

06-05-2012, 02:45 PM	#5
mustardjimmy71 toys'r'us Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Penticton, BC, Canada Posts: 347	Re: Removing interior door panel ? Any auto parts store should have the propper spring clip remover, but i just use a small pick i have to pull them off. When reinstalling put the spring clip in place and push the handle on and it will slide over and snap into place. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 jimmy bone stock 350 sm465 33x12.5 rallies 79 caprice landau full load crate350 th350 lowered 20"wires 00 f150 reg cab sb 4x4 5.4L

06-05-2012, 02:52 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Removing interior door panel ? To get door/window cranks off simply slip a rag between the crank and door panel, use both hands and work the rag back and forth. The clips will pop off and crank comes off easily with no damage to the panel. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

06-07-2012, 01:42 AM	#7
Rock310 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Salinas ca Posts: 3	Re: Removing interior door panel ? Thanks. ! found a custom tool especially for removing those clips. but a flat head happened to do the trick..



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