Neil, I can see where Vanagons can be a time sink if one gets too involved in refurbishing. It's a slippery slope to becoming one of you guys. ;)
Thanks!
- g

> On Jul 13, 2016, at 8:57 AM, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote:
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> When pulling the panels it's all in the wrist.  No kidding.  Once you get a feel for the way the fasteners let go of the openings and pop out you can tell where to hold the panel, pressure to use and speed to pull.  It's an acquired thing, a VW thing.  A flat blade driver, placed carefully behind, at the right spot, helps.  At the wrong spot it will either damage the paint, fracture the panel or both.
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> ? # 2 - I seriously doubt it.
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> ? # 3 - Wires should be OK.  Speakers wear out or become obsolete.
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> Perfect Fit has waterproof panels for about $16 here in Portland.  Haven't used them.  Or you can R&R with 1/8" plywood, sealed with something for the water which you cannot stop or Small Car and GoWesty have ABS panels.
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>> On Tue, Jul 12, 2016 at 11:03 PM, Gordon Mah <gordonmahung@gmail.com> wrote:
>> I need to replace speakers installed in front doors and the Vanagon radio.  Before I mess things up, are there any tips on what to expect when removing inside door panels?  They appear to be made of cardboard and has warped a little with time.  Any special tool I may need?
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>> Also will any after-market CD/radio (1 DIN) plug in without my needing a wiring diagram?  I don't have the Vanagon manual yet.
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>> Lastly, any trick to getting at the rear speakers, in case I need to replace the wires back there?
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> -g
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