Corvette C3 Forum 1968 through 1982

door spring 1981

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 29, 2018 | 11:29 AM
  #1  
Jigsim's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 4
Default door spring 1981

Willcox says it's a 10 minute job....but apparently not for me with the door on the car. I have the special tool, but I cannot get the spring to sit in the upper an lower grooves in order to tweak it into position. Anybody have hints on how to get this done? Hinge doesn't appear bent. Hints and suggestions welcomed.
Thanks,
jigsim
 
Old Sep 30, 2018 | 11:24 AM
  #2  
73shark's Avatar
Super Moderator
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,213
From: KC, MO area
Default

Have you have you checked Wilcox or YouTube for a video showing how it's done?
 
Old Sep 30, 2018 | 05:00 PM
  #3  
Jigsim's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 4
Default

73shark,

yes. Checked them out several times. Can't seem to get the s-spring to line up in both D slots. I can get it in the top slot or the bottom slot, but not both at the same time. When in the top hole and D slot, the spring seems canted outward. Thanks for the reply and suggestion. I will be making another effort when I get some time.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
352vetteman
Corvette C3 Forum
2
Jan 27, 2009 05:41 PM
harleymarkt
Corvette C4 Forum
2
Mar 25, 2008 07:46 AM
troussos
Corvette C3 Forum
2
May 18, 2006 02:32 AM
luissuarez
Corvette C4 Forum
1
Feb 19, 2006 06:21 PM
gnvenom
Corvette C4 Forum
1
Jun 15, 2005 01:50 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:29 AM.