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    My sons 79 cobra drivers door is shot at the bottom with cancer. Can you use the 80-86 door and actually relocate the door handle to the bottom? Or do we just need to hold out and look for a good 79 door?


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    If you are patient I can help. I am going to section an 83 door onto my 79 cobra to retain the low handle. I can let you know how it goes this summer

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    That sounds great. We arent in a hurry.


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    Yes, it can be done. Using the 79 door as a donor for the low handle sheetmetal will make it easier.

    You will need to swap the 79 door latch, lock rods, etc. over to the new door shell.

    Good Luck!
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    Ok. Thank you.


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    You need to use a 79-82 door the 83 and up are just a little different at the rear

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    How? I will need to know

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    I will get pics tomorrow

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    The 83 up window frame is a touch wider at the B pillar.
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