Corvette C3 Forum 1968 through 1982

door spring 1981

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 09-29-2018, 11:29 AM
Jigsim's Avatar
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: 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
 
  #2  
Old 09-30-2018, 11:24 AM
73shark's Avatar
Super Moderator
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: KC, MO area
Posts: 3,976
Default

Have you have you checked Wilcox or YouTube for a video showing how it's done?
 
  #3  
Old 09-30-2018, 05:00 PM
Jigsim's Avatar
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: 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
01-27-2009 05:41 PM
harleymarkt
Corvette C4 Forum
2
03-25-2008 07:46 AM
troussos
Corvette C3 Forum
2
05-18-2006 02:32 AM
luissuarez
Corvette C4 Forum
1
02-19-2006 06:21 PM
gnvenom
Corvette C4 Forum
1
06-15-2005 01:50 PM



Quick Reply: door spring 1981



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:38 PM.