Plastic Behind The Door Panels ?

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Jul 11, 2007 | 08:50 AM

#21

1971Coupe

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From: Toronto Ontario

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Originally Posted by SteveG75

Since my new panels have ABS backing, I didn't bother to reinstall the plastic.

also remove the excess caulking, panels will fit better.

Jul 11, 2007 | 09:22 AM

#22

GD70

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From: Peekskill NY

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Originally Posted by I'm Batman

I haven't seen them in the catalogs...I might just be looking in the wrong spots. Could you give me a heads-up on who might have them?

As far as door rust goes, make sure those drain holes don't get clogged.

I'll check my catalogs tonight. It might have been Voulnteer or possibly The Paddock.
Glenn

Jul 11, 2007 | 11:35 AM

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71rdster

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From: Spring Texas

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Originally Posted by GD70

Several vendors sell replacement plastic barriers.

Who? I searched for years.

Jul 11, 2007 | 12:55 PM

#24

I'm Batman

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From: Springfield MO

St. Jude Donor '07

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Originally Posted by saudivette

Any pics yet?

I just found the plastic last night, but I have to jump over the old steering parts to get to it. I'll see what I can do tonight.

Jul 11, 2007 | 12:59 PM

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...Roger...

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From: Dayton, Ohio

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Originally Posted by 71rdster

Who? I searched for years.

I've only bought them for 67 and older.Keen & Volunteer.No one I know is making them.I wonder if you got in touch with the manufacture of the C2 ones if they might be able to tell you something.

Jul 11, 2007 | 03:24 PM

#26

73383

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From: TAMPA FL

It's called a vapor barrier. The doors a designed for water to flow thru, in the top out the drains on the bottom. All cars made have a vapor barrier between the door and the trim panel. The C3 used a plastic sheet. You can buy plastic sheeting at home depot and cut your own, the are not molded. They are held in place with dum-dum or called strip caulking at NAPA, it is cheap. It serves several functions, keeps water from splashing on your trim panels, acts as sound insulation, and and heat, cold insulation. It should have no effect on the fit of the trim panel. They never fit well anyway.

Dennis