Guest TurboSedan Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 today i fixed the driver's door handle in the STE so i can finally open it. one of the plastic clips broke on the door handle rod linkage. found a new clip at NAPA in the HELP! section, and got it fixed up. but....upon inspection of the inner door sheet metal i found that the door had been hit and signs of somewhat extensive body work was apparant there were several holes drilled so the sheet metal could be pulled back out. on the outside of the door i can see where body filler has been applied since the filler is starting to crack. i'd like to just replace the entire door but is it possible to keep the ASC tag and VIN tags....can i transfer them over to the replacement door? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospeeder Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 put them on the other door you can peel em off and stick them on the new door, whos gonna know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 i haven't tried taking them off yet, hopefully it will be easy. right now i'm just hoping the rear door isn't damaged. from the looks of it i'd be surprised if it isn't i can't help but think the best thing for me to do at this point is just find another white STE Turbo and write this one off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospeeder Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 why not find another GP STE and tear the doors off of it? Isnt that the one with half the paint gone and rust on the roof, or am i thinkin of a different one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 why not find another GP STE and tear the doors off of it? becuase finding doors and parts etc can easily become more expensive than buying another TSTE that doesn't need body work & paint. Isnt that the one with half the paint gone and rust on the roof, or am i thinkin of a different one? yes that is the one. the rust on the roof is only surface rust. i've been discouraged from the get go with this car. it's just been getting worse and then seeing the crumpled inner door panel today i just want to cut my losses and part it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospeeder Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 oh...can i have the DIC? LOL The STE ones are compatible right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 i need to quit bitching about this car i have edited my sig accordingly this car really needs to go (serious this time). if anyone is seriously interested in saving it and is able to come and pick it up, please PM me. i will try to put together a FS thread soon with pics and details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeZ34 Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 Did you ever run a car fax on the car? I know they aren't always accurate, but it could possibly tell you if it was a large accident that could have potentially totalled the car. Who knows, maybe it was just a minor fender bender where someone backed in to the door? I can't judge it without seeing pictures, but if the car looks straight, and drives straight, then I'd hang on to it. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperRed90TGp Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 When I had to have my door replaced after the trailer on a semi turned into me the body shop said they couldn't get the lables off in one piece. they said they shredded. Be real carefull. Jud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeZ34 Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 I wonder if steaming them would remove them completely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Powered Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 hair dryer/ronson lighter fluid/razor blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joberlee Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 you should be able to order replacement labels based on the VIN through the dealer. We used to get that kind of stuff all the time for mazdas and subarus when i worked at the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperRed90TGp Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 I'll give it a shot. Tried right after the accident and was told they couldn't get them, but that was 10 years ago. Jud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontiac6KSTEAWD Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 I might be interested if I could see some pics and prices you are trying to get.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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