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[no1of consequence]

likewise welcome from a chronic lurker.. =)

regarding:
<<The only question is whether to solder or crimp the new
connections.  I've tried both, and found I'm better with
a good US$25 ratcheting crimper than I am with a US$10
soldering iron.>>

a crimp should be fine, but make sure you use a decent crimp, not a twist or 
crimp 'cap'. get yourself some nice, seamless butt connectors, preferably 
with heat-shrinkable jackets. theyre WICKED expensive but you should only 
need a few and theyll outlast the car. but the doors are really wet and 
connections will be very exposed.

GL!
jim