66 Door Panel Installation
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Drifting
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From: Export Pa.
66 Door Panel Installation
I had to remove the drivers side Al Knoch reproduction door panel on my 66 convertible to repair a broken vent window T-handle shaft. The door crank handles and lock **** came off with ease and the panel came off after a little upward bumping. The T-handle repair went well but now I'm having a difficult time re-installing the door panel. I can recall some 6 years ago when the panels were first installed that we had to beat on the panels with a rubber hammer to get the metal backing support to seat over the fiberglass. I'm reluctant to beat on these panels any more than necessary.
All and any tips are welcome.
Regards,
Dave K.
All and any tips are welcome.
Regards,
Dave K.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: New Hill NC
I had to remove the drivers side Al Knoch reproduction door panel on my 66 convertible to repair a broken vent window T-handle shaft. The door crank handles and lock **** came off with ease and the panel came off after a little upward bumping. The T-handle repair went well but now I'm having a difficult time re-installing the door panel. I can recall some 6 years ago when the panels were first installed that we had to beat on the panels with a rubber hammer to get the metal backing support to seat over the fiberglass. I'm reluctant to beat on these panels any more than necessary.
All and any tips are welcome.
Regards,
Dave K.
All and any tips are welcome.
Regards,
Dave K.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 356
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From: western nc/northern va nc/va
I had the same problem the other month. The top part where it meets the fiberglass I put the one end on first and then worked my way around/down on the lip. As far as the foam around the handles, I had to dig some out and very carefully heat with a heat gun to get it to compress a little.
