Door Panel Recommendations?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Peoria Arizona
Door Panel Recommendations?
Hey All,
I'm considering replacing the door panels that were in our '77 when we got it. They are reproduction pieces, were hacked up by someone when cutting the holes etc., and don't appear to be great quality (i.e. the fitment to the door is terrible).
Can someone point me in the direction of some quality panels?
EDIT: I purchased a dash pad from Al Knoch a few years ago and was very impressed with the quality. Are their door panels quality pieces as well?
Thanks,
Adam
I'm considering replacing the door panels that were in our '77 when we got it. They are reproduction pieces, were hacked up by someone when cutting the holes etc., and don't appear to be great quality (i.e. the fitment to the door is terrible).
Can someone point me in the direction of some quality panels?
EDIT: I purchased a dash pad from Al Knoch a few years ago and was very impressed with the quality. Are their door panels quality pieces as well?
Thanks,
Adam
Melting Slicks
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From: Wichita Kansas
Well........... The quality of the door panels I purchased from Knoch was very good (1972), I was disappointed a bit on the fit. Perhaps if I had had the opportunity to let the panels sit out in the hot sun for a period of time I would have had better luck with the installation.... Sometimes Knoch has OEM so you can check for those also and decide if the cost is worth it. I would go with Knoch again if I needed more in the future.
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Well........... The quality of the door panels I purchased from Knoch was very good (1972), I was disappointed a bit on the fit. Perhaps if I had had the opportunity to let the panels sit out in the hot sun for a period of time I would have had better luck with the installation.... Sometimes Knoch has OEM so you can check for those also and decide if the cost is worth it. I would go with Knoch again if I needed more in the future.
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Me too. Knoch did the seats on my 68 and 70, the 68 soft top. Has the factory tooling for the 68.69 headrests and did my 68 headrests. Ended up sitting and talking with him for some time when his crew visited the Pomona swap meet. Very personable. Impressed with his employees.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Peoria Arizona
Thanks for the responses guys! I really appreciate the help.
I'll give Al Knoch a call and see if they have the original style panels available. I think what I don't like about the current pair I have is the plastic backing. They just don't fit well, and you can't "bend" them at all to get them to form to the door shape.
Adam
I'll give Al Knoch a call and see if they have the original style panels available. I think what I don't like about the current pair I have is the plastic backing. They just don't fit well, and you can't "bend" them at all to get them to form to the door shape.
Adam
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Melting Slicks
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From: Peoria Arizona
Just FYI for anyone that may be looking for door panels. I called Al Knoch, and as 68/70Vette mentioned, they do offer the original "fiberboard" backing as an option for their reproduction door panels. The fiberboard versions are +$300 / pair additional to the cost of the plastic backed versions.
Also, FYI - they do not show these on their website, so you will need to call them and request that they be fiberboard backing.
Thanks again for the feedback and advice - much appreciated!
Adam
Also, FYI - they do not show these on their website, so you will need to call them and request that they be fiberboard backing.
Thanks again for the feedback and advice - much appreciated!
Adam
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Melting Slicks
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Just FYI for anyone that may be looking for door panels. I called Al Knoch, and as 68/70Vette mentioned, they do offer the original "fiberboard" backing as an option for their reproduction door panels. The fiberboard versions are +$300 / pair additional to the cost of the plastic backed versions.
Also, FYI - they do not show these on their website, so you will need to call them and request that they be fiberboard backing.
Thanks again for the feedback and advice - much appreciated!
Adam
Also, FYI - they do not show these on their website, so you will need to call them and request that they be fiberboard backing.
Thanks again for the feedback and advice - much appreciated!
Adam
