1 posted on
10/06/2006 6:43:14 AM PDT by
rudy45
To: rudy45
You can do it. Each hinged "leaf" (or section) of the door is laid in place one at a time. No heavy lifting. It can easily be done as a "one man job."
Removing the old one is an excellent tutorial on installing the new one.
2 posted on
10/06/2006 6:44:53 AM PDT by
Petronski
(Living His life abundantly.)
To: rudy45
For me it was a struggle to keep the tracks straight.
3 posted on
10/06/2006 6:46:52 AM PDT by
cripplecreek
(If stupidity got us into this mess, then why can't it get us out?)
To: rudy45
The hardest part is the long wait at the emergency room after you break something.....
:-)
To: rudy45
Clear a warm day for the job .. take your time ... have a helper ... be careful if it's one you have to wind the spring.
If you're not accustomed to physical work and a lot of arms-over-head type work .. lay up a cache of Aleve and program your wife/girlfriend to feel sorry for you that she will soothe your aching muscles.
Piece of cake.
5 posted on
10/06/2006 6:47:48 AM PDT by
knarf
(Islamists kill each other ... News wall-to-wall, 24/7 .. don't touch that dial.)
To: rudy45
Alignment. You gotta get it aligned properly.
And the ER has a coffee cup engraved with my name...
6 posted on
10/06/2006 6:48:51 AM PDT by
patton
(Sanctimony frequently reaps its own reward.)
To: rudy45
7 posted on
10/06/2006 6:48:55 AM PDT by
fml
To: rudy45
What's the hardest part about putting up a garage door?
Getting started
8 posted on
10/06/2006 6:50:44 AM PDT by
listenhillary
(Islam = Religion of peace. If you say otherwise, we'll kill you!)
To: rudy45
Same way you do plumbing: Call a professional, drink beer until he's finished, write a check. :-)
12 posted on
10/06/2006 6:55:19 AM PDT by
theDentist
(Qwerty ergo typo : I type, therefore I misspelll.)
To: rudy45
living with the guilt of buying it from Home Despot.
13 posted on
10/06/2006 6:56:18 AM PDT by
xcamel
(Press to Test, Release to Detonate)
To: rudy45
If you have to replace the tracks from the original door, have a professional do it. Otherwise be prepared to use a power drill in rather awkward positions. Be careful with the spring if that's the type you're installing. I can pop and take off your arm. $300.00 bucks installation is probably looking better to you by now I hope. Good luck!
15 posted on
10/06/2006 7:08:31 AM PDT by
poobear
(Political Left, continually accusing their foes of what THEY themselves do every day.)
To: rudy45
If you are somewhat mechanically inclined you can do it. Alignment is critical, opener is easier than the tracks. Just take your time, it will take all of a Saturday. Might want to follow the instructions also.
17 posted on
10/06/2006 7:15:24 AM PDT by
east1234
(It's the borders stupid. It's also WWIV.)
To: rudy45
I have been facing the same task for a couple of years now.
My solution?
Procrastinate.
18 posted on
10/06/2006 7:21:30 AM PDT by
Graybeard58
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To: rudy45
Good luck with all that ;)
To: rudy45
Well it has its ups and downs!
Hint. Oil the springs at least once a year. This will extend the life of the Upsy Downsy Device, (aka garage door opener).
Good Luck!
To: rudy45
I have a brother who could help you....
However, when he's finished, your door would be John Deere green, chrome trimmed and only open to "Sweet Home Alabama".
22 posted on
10/06/2006 7:59:04 AM PDT by
najida
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To: rudy45
The hardest part for me is writing the check to the guy who fixes up what I messed up...
23 posted on
10/06/2006 9:05:58 AM PDT by
JRios1968
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To: rudy45
I would try it first with out reading the instructions. I guess the hardest part would be admitting to needing to read the instructions. To hid this from others ask wife if she would like to go shopping. This might cost more than paying to have someone install it but it will be worth it.
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