David, I have all the back issues of DW, have read the article, and originally did my car with the louvers attached. I stand by my position that it's a damn site easier with the lovers off and a wrench directly on the end of the bar. The only hassle is lining the louvers back up again afterwards! Martin #1458 jtrealtywebspannet wrote: > Having adjusted more than 1 door I think I can say that it is easier > to make the tools to do the job safely then to take the rear louvres > off. There is a really great article in Delorean World on not only how > to do the adjustments but what tools you need and how to make the > support bracket. Try to get a reprint.