I hate this too. I was looking for a dash and climate controls for my BMW. I finally found a 1985 e28 in the yard, but somebody trashed the dash and cluster to get the radio and the trip computer.

I think it is a matter of how much time you want to spend in the yard. When I take parts like the power window motors I needed, I spent the time geting the door panels off the correct way and used my time as a dry run on what I would be doing to my car. Most people would just crowbar the door panel off to save time. I also always shut the hood and doors of any car I am working on. You never know what else you will need an I want the interiors esp. to stay dry. I hate people who open the doors and just leave them open.

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'74 Jeep CJ5
'97 Jeep ZJ Laredo
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'92 Subaru
'96 Impala SS
'71 Buick GS conv
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