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Jul 31, 2003 | 12:13 AM

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I have a tip. Instead of removing the plastic water cover and having to glue it back down, I just made two cuts over the opening like a + just big enough to reach my arm in. It saves a lot of time and if you ever change them again you will be glad. Do it at your own risk though but I haven't had any noise or water problems at all.

I didn't have to glue mine back down. I just pealed it back then stuck it back in place after I was finished. I've done it 3 times now and it's been in the same place everytime I took the door panel off.

Jul 31, 2003 | 12:15 AM

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Two other tools that will make it much easier: A long extension for your ratchet (at least 6") and a magnetic pick up tool. That alone will save you much time from having to dig around in the bottom of the door to fetch a dropped nut. Good Luck!!!

Not sure if you're referring to my directions but I have both tools listed on it. The extendable pen magnet is the best thing since sliced bread!

Jul 31, 2003 | 12:25 AM

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Same here, it's still sticky and I've taken it apart several times. If it doesn't stick, just use a little glue

Jul 31, 2003 | 12:46 AM

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Not sure if you're referring to my directions but I have both tools listed on it. The extendable pen magnet is the best thing since sliced bread!

I didn't even look at your page..oops..but if you covered that much then I'll vouch for it being good. And yeah I have saved many headaches with that magnet on a stick

Jul 31, 2003 | 01:25 AM

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Thanks a ton for the tips guys

! I will let ya know how it goes after I put them in, along with a few pics of before and after. If anyone wants any more install pics let me know!

Aug 1, 2003 | 05:07 PM

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Got my handles today! I ordered the all painted ones and they send me the chrome painted ones. I was mad at first, but after I started thinking about it I liked them. So now they are on the truck! I think now I am going to order the GMC Chrome side molding for the truck. Any one know the part number for the reg. cabs.

By the way I have little cuts all over my hand! The install was cake. I ordered the rear door handle for the pass. side, there is now no lock hole. Thought about it on the drivers side too, but I need some way to unlock the truck if the battery goes dead.

Aug 1, 2003 | 09:11 PM

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Where is the best place to get those handles?

Aug 1, 2003 | 11:47 PM

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Those look really good! Almost makes me wish I got the chrome handles too.

Aug 2, 2003 | 01:21 AM

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The PT Kings online page
Thats where I got my handles from, the cheapest place I found online. They also sell the GMC molding... which might be my next exterior mod now. I have to wait til next Saturday to throw my handles on... cant wait!