IIRC, doors, hoods, grilles, and fenders from early L-bodies are different from later models. I think the switch actually happened in 1983, and not 1980. Doors and fenders are not interchangeable (easily) between the two model year sets, except in complete sets, which is probably not worth it.
On 13 Apr 2009 at 10:26, Barry Goodall wrote: Another possible fix might be to switch doors from a later model. While it may be tough to find a set of clean donor doors, at least in the future the replacement parts could come from a larger base. Barry >> >> >> I've had an ongoing issue with the same thing but mine is >> a little harder to fix. There's a metal plate that grabs >> a hold of a runner keeping this mechanism on track. If it >> loses grip it'll go up or down but nothing keeps it from >> falling forward. >> >> I bought a used one recently to fix my window issue but >> discovered something unusual. On the very early model >> that I have (a 1979 Omni) the inner door assembly is >> completely different than the ones used in the more more >> common mid 1980's models (and it's too different to be >> adapted properly). >> >> Now I need to ask the collective if anyone has access to >> a driver side 1978 or 1979 Omni door that has a properly >> functioning window mechanism. I could really use these >> inner parts, unfortunately the later years from 1980 to >> 1990 won't work. >> >> David Salamone >> Positive Impressions >> [email protected] > ___________REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING_________ ShelbyDodge mailing list [email protected] http://www.imagilist.com/mailman/listinfo/shelbydodge Neil V. Emiro ___________REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING_________ ShelbyDodge mailing list [email protected] http://www.imagilist.com/mailman/listinfo/shelbydodge
