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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 02:51 AM
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whats the best way to shave door handles on a 93-02 f body cant weld a back plate since doors are not metal so what would the best way to shave them thankx an if anyone has any pics would help
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 08:17 AM
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body panel adhesive from your local body supply store. you can use a piece of fiberglass as the backing material and then putty over the hole and smooth... Theres probably 50 ways to do it and everyone has there opinion... good luck!
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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i just wanna do it right i dnt want it to crack out
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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Check the old post, I put a link up.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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im not trying to say dont do it... but if you do you might not be able to drag your car much.
not exactly sure of what times but once you get there you have to have door handles.
someone please correct me if im wrong.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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You're right, lots of tracks, if not all, require exterior door handles...
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