Guest Mr. Solutions Posted June 29, 2002 Share Posted June 29, 2002 OK, I've finally tackled the inside of my Beast, a '51 41D. I truly wished I hadn't started...<P>She is now almost totally gutted on the inside, with the exception of the 2 side pillars (between the front & rear doors, and the headliner, including the windlace...<P>(See picture)<P>Taking it all of is easy, I mean, I can just literally rip it all off, but this poses the very interesting question of how to reverse it all when the time comes, so I would rather do it the proper way!<P>I started tugging on the 2 pieces between the 2 doors, and as it appears there are no screws, I assume they must be affixed by means of some kind of nail. I started prying with a screwdriver, and managed to losen them a bit, & it appears my nail theory is correct. However, I reached a point where I started bending the metal itself, without dislodging them any further. Is there a trick to get them off?<P> <P>Also, how do I remove the windlace & headliner / hangers? (I do not need to keep them so ripping will work). However, I would like to be able to put it back up again with new stuff... Is there a trick to get the windlace out, then to remove the hangers? I have to admit I am completely stumped on this one!<P>Also, I need some advice on taking off the special retaining springs that keep the door handles etc. on. The manual says to use a special tool..., but what can I substitute with? These damn springs appear to be very damn tight!<P>While I am thinking about it, when gutting the interior floor, I noticed the floor wells and some pillars all have what I will describe on as "tar mats" on them. These were so brittle they simply broke in pieces when I handles them. What were they for: sound deadening, or primitive rust prevention? When assembling it all again, do I need to put them back again, and if so, what do I use.<P>Sorry about the lengthy post. Your answers will be greatly appreciated. I will in due course put up a web site listing my trial and tribulations. I have taken a LOT of pictures to aid me in putting it all together again.<P>Thanks<p>[ 07-04-2002: Message edited by: Johan de Bruin ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AWBE Posted June 29, 2002 Share Posted June 29, 2002 You can buy the tool to take off the handles from NAPA (or the like) for only ($6.95). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterpainter Posted June 30, 2002 Share Posted June 30, 2002 The interior trim is held in by "tuffex nails" which I do not think are avialable anymore.<BR>As for the door handle clips, the "$6.00 dollar tool" just does not work well. I use a butter knife, grind a notch near the end and "rake" the knife over the clip to dislodge it.<BR> Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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