Door reassembly question.

[Zak's Z]

Does anyone know if its practical to reassemble a door when its already painted and mounted? Im talking everything, glass, hardware, locks. It was a pain in the arse getting it all out with the door on the ground, so I assume its more difficult when its on.

Thanks,

[geezer]

There is less chance of scratching/damage occuring with it mounted while it is being assembled. That is how it was done at the factory originally.

[Zak's Z]

Thanks Ron.

[bob m]

Zak

It goes together nicely if you take your time and go step by step. I think it is easier to install all of the parts with the door mounted than on the ground. The Z Restoration book is a good guide. If you are changing the weather strip, it is easier to align the door after the parts are installed and get it perfect before installing the weather stripping (my opinion)

Bob M

[EScanlon]

Stripped Door Shell OFF the car....possibly 25 pounds or so, easily maneuverable with one arm. (It's been a while, so don't pull out your scales.)

Fully assembled Door with glass and actuator mechanism, door locks and latches (they go in before glass)....probably closer to 50-60 pounds.

Trying to balance either one on your knee or a 2x4 on a floor jack so you can install hinge bolts...you decide.

2¢

E

[Zak's Z]

Yeah, all good points. This is the point where someone pipes in to make me feel better and says "theres no such thing as a stupid question...."

I really didnt know if the stuff would go back in vertical (hangs head). Thanks guys!