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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 10:42 AM
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i dont know why he would need new doors, just strip the SE door trim off, and stick on the SLE/SSEi cladding
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by toastedoats
i dont know why he would need new doors, just strip the SE door trim off, and stick on the SLE/SSEi cladding
yeah all SLE/SSEi doors are really SE doors just with different moldings...


but remember there are two different parts, the part that is actually on the bottom of the door, and the part that runs along the bottom and up the part of the fenders that make the door panels flush with the bottom of the car..... correct me if I am wrong anyone.
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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rightm you would need teh SLE/SSEi rocker panels as well to make them match the car
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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alright I'll tell him to do that one....now is this a hard job? or should he pay someone?
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by EWC88
alright I'll tell him to do that one....now is this a hard job? or should he pay someone?
Well I haven't done it, but I imagine that all you would need to do is take them off of an SSEi or SLE.... once you have them, remove the chrome looking strip off your doors to make them flush, then attach them with some 3m tape (i would guess, correct me if I am wrong).... If they dont match your car, get them painted to match.... Personally I would do the job myself and leave the painting to a professional, It'* probably very straight forward... Also, I have never removed the chrome strip on my door, but If they are attached some how with 3m tape, and leave holes, I would definately fill them in with something to prevent rust.


Did you end up finding a set?


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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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No I haven't found a set yet...Have you??
I'm writing down alot of junkyard numbers and addresses and calling to see if they have SLE or SSEI cars or doors there and if so I'm going head up there with I guess a flat head screw driver to pop them off with???
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Originally Posted by EWC88
No I haven't found a set yet...Have you??
I'm writing down alot of junkyard numbers and addresses and calling to see if they have SLE or SSEI cars or doors there and if so I'm going head up there with I guess a flat head screw driver to pop them off with???
probably, if possible use a hard plastic one, for it doesnt do any damage to the moldings... if you get them, enlighten us about how much you got them for, I haven't been searching for a while, I will need to go soon.
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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yea when I find some I let everyone know
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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What do you guys recomend to fill up the holes if there is any when the trim gets taking off?
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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there are no holes. all trim is held on by double stick tape
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