Do door panels warp?
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Do door panels warp?
The door panels on this 71 seem to be loose or unhooked at the top of the door so I took them off and reinstalled making sure the top of the panel itself was hooked behind the metal lips at the top of the door. But as soon as I closed the door they popped back off and are loose again. Is there something missing on these doors at the top like screws or something that is supposed to hold it tight to the door? My panels have the velcro on them and the two tabs on each end of the panel with screws to attach it to the door but nothing else. I'm wondering if they are just that warped from age or if I'm missing some parts to them.
Thanks,
Scott
Thanks,
Scott
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Even with all the hardware, screws, and such in place they will warp. You are talking about 35+ year old pressed fiberboard/paper/whatever and they do warp. I do not know of any way to have them hug like they used to.
My 72 has dated, original panels that have pulled away at the top, center but I would rather have originals than repros any day.
Gary
My 72 has dated, original panels that have pulled away at the top, center but I would rather have originals than repros any day.
Gary
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Thanks for all the helpful information. The picture was perfect because my door panels do not have those 2 screws in them at the top. They must be repro panels. Where would I look for a date on originals just to be sure?
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Originally Posted by wolfehunter
They must be repro panels. Where would I look for a date on originals just to be sure?
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Originally Posted by GaryS
Even with all the hardware, screws, and such in place they will warp. You are talking about 35+ year old pressed fiberboard/paper/whatever and they do warp....
They warp.
