Rodders 16 Posted December 3, 2018 Hi folks, I’m off to the wreckers this weekend. What’s the quickest way to remove front doors? (Gotta keep the wife’s anger to a minimum). What else do you guys grab from the wreckers. I’m new to falcon projects and am loving it. (Use to muck about with English stuff, but got sick of the oil leaks). Cheers,Rod. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,391 Posted December 3, 2018 Correct me if I'm wrong boys but a 13mm (or whichever size it is) to undo the four door-side bolts plus the pin/bolt on the check strap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2redrovers 21,391 Posted December 3, 2018 If you have the option of a car that has no guards on it, I'd then undo the bolts on the pillar instead of the door. That way you keep the hinges as well as the door shell. 2 gerg and deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,266 Posted December 3, 2018 if you unclip or just brute force rip out the inner splash guards from the mudguard you can access the bolts on the door or the A pillar with ease(WARNING RED BACKS LOVE IT IN THERE), 13mm i think for the hinges to A pillar, i'd grab them and do it that way, be easier, and spares are good. sometimes the hinge to door has a countersunk torx bolt,(later XFs and XG XH) so that's another reason to take the hinges also. as for things to get... start a list and budget... i'd just take a good look at what's worn.. see if you can afford it all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hendrixhc 10,918 Posted December 3, 2018 Battery angle grinder and cutting disks through the hinge works quickly to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodders 16 Posted December 3, 2018 Thanks guys.It’s my third trip. I’m getting addicted. My list so far is:- S pack rim x1- drivers seat belt,- couple of miscellaneous screws- door (LH priority, and RH is all goes well).- 1/4 panel LHThe place I’m going in South East Melbourne allows Sabre saws, so I’m charging the battery for extra fun.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,266 Posted December 3, 2018 4 minutes ago, Rodders said: Thanks guys. It’s my third trip. I’m getting addicted. My list so far is: - S pack rim x1 - drivers seat belt, - couple of miscellaneous screws - door (LH priority, and RH is all goes well). - 1/4 panel LH The place I’m going in South East Melbourne allows Sabre saws, so I’m charging the battery for extra fun. which wrecker is that? Imlach's? Jollys, or some where else we should know about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodders 16 Posted December 3, 2018 Imlacks. There is a few xf utes there. 1 was so similar to mine, it made me feel sad to see it so stripped. Might have been better than mine on arrival. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodders 16 Posted December 3, 2018 which wrecker is that? Imlach's? Jollys, or some where else we should know about? If you need anything Dean, let me know.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,266 Posted December 3, 2018 34 minutes ago, Rodders said: If you need anything Dean, let me know. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk if you spot a gemini there, let Me know. even the front wheel drive one(electronic dizzy guts is a conversion for the old ones) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodders 16 Posted December 3, 2018 if you spot a gemini there, let Me know. even the front wheel drive one(electronic dizzy guts is a conversion for the old ones) Will do.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,266 Posted December 3, 2018 24 minutes ago, Rodders said: Will do. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk or XD or XE falcons etc.. doubt they are around these days though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,270 Posted December 4, 2018 2 sticks of dynamite, and close all the windows. Should get all 4 doors off at once. 3 user272, 2redrovers and Rodders reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodders 16 Posted December 9, 2018 Doors came off super easy. So pleased I asked the question of help. I usually find the longest way to do something the first time. Thanks.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 2redrovers reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,266 Posted December 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Rodders said: Doors came off super easy. So pleased I asked the question of help. I usually find the longest way to do something the first time. Thanks. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk which method did you use? dynamite not usually approved at self serve wreckers 1 2redrovers reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodders 16 Posted December 9, 2018 Took the cover from the wheel arch off, and undid 6 nuts. Took no time at all. Couldn’t believe how easy the job was. No redback spiders. But plenty of mud I had to kneel in. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 3 2redrovers, deankxf and bear351c reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted December 9, 2018 which method did you use? dynamite not usually approved at self serve wreckersUnless the wreckers is owned by Mythbusters, then it's mandatorySent from my CPH1607 using Tapatalk 2 2redrovers and deankxf reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,266 Posted December 10, 2018 2 hours ago, gerg said: Unless the wreckers is owned by Mythbusters, then it's mandatory Sent from my CPH1607 using Tapatalk Jamie wants BIG BOOM .. episode with the TREE CANON was best for Me 1 gerg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bear351c 10,270 Posted December 10, 2018 Yeah,............... but they got the doors off, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted December 10, 2018 Yeah,............... but they got the doors off, right?Yeah but they're stuck in orbit..... Minor hitchSent from my CPH1607 using Tapatalk 2 2redrovers and CHESTNUTXE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHESTNUTXE 7,300 Posted December 10, 2018 just find a race on the street and get your doors blown off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites