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I am new to this forum so be kind if I come across with a dumb question. I have a 1960 Corvette and when I got it the kick panels have indentations for something to go into it. I just bought the silver inserts, I have no clue as to how to install them to look right. The other piece of the silver inserts goes on the door panel but mine doesn’t look like it will fit. Any help would be great. Thanks
Last edited by John35071; Mar 25, 2022 at 12:48 PM.
Welcome to the forum, and the only dumb question is the one you don't ask. I agree, pics of the part in question will help with an answer. Pics of the car itself will make us happy!
Below is a diagram compliments of Zip Corvette that shows how the kick panel inserts are installed.
Not knowing what stage you are at in finishing your kick panels, here is a synopsis of how I did mine.
1. Finish all repairs and paint as desired to bare kick panel.
2. Attach (staple) wind lace to kick panel. Important - this must be done BEFORE you install the inserts.
3. Lay the insert in the indented area. Align slots in the insert with slots in kick panel.
4. Insert kick panel "C" trim. Slide tabs through slots of insert and kick panel, press firmly on trim, and bend tabs over on back of kick panel.
On your door trim it is done similar to the kick panel inserts. The trim panel lays on the door panel, align the slots, and install the 12 piece trim set.
If you don't have one yet, I highly recommend getting an A.I.M. (Assembly Instruction Manual) for your car. It will be invaluable in working on your car.
Here is my door shut This is lust the door panel. Am I missing these clips I just only have the inserts This is what I have I’m not sure how to attach the inserts
OK so it looks like I am missing the trim piece that will hold the insert inplace. What about the door panel? Once I get that in position is there a trim piece that I dont have that holds it in place also? Thanks for the help and responces.
Your door panels have been redone at some time in the past. The factory door panels have a recessed area where the metal panel fits in and is held in place by the trim strips.
You may be able to use your existing door panels by laying the metal insert on the panel and see if it aligns correctly. Looking at your picture, my first concern would be your door **** pull may drag on the opening because of the combined thickness of the door panel foam and covering and the metal insert and then the trim escutcheon. Another concern is the height of the carpet strip at the bottom of your panel. If it is slightly taller than original. the metal insert and trim will not fit properly. No, I don't know the exact height of the original carpet trim strip. You may also need to relocate a couple of the screws holding the panel to the door.
Another FYI, on the close up of your kick panel, there is a very irregular recessed area in front of where the "C" trim will be. That is where the right side of your heater cover attaches. Take your metal insert, tape it to the kick panel, then carefully fit the heater cover in place. You will see how it all fits together. The heater cover is a tight fit. Be careful when test fitting or final installing the heater cover to not drag it on the metal insert as those inserts are so fragile that you can easily damage them.
Last edited by 427390HP; Mar 25, 2022 at 07:30 PM.
Wow that is exactly the information I needed. Thank you. I see now what I am missing and how it is assembled. I probably need to take the door panel off to see if it is original. I don’t know the history of the car I just bought it about 3 months ago. I need to investigate the kick panels because I always questioned if the are correct and if they are installed properly. Thanks again
1960 Door Panel & Kick Panel insert explained.
