door panel transfer question
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door panel transfer question
Ok......I am preparing to swap the molding and door lock bezel from my old door panels to the new panels I got from Wilcox. The molding seems to be obvious. But the lock bezel concerns me. They were secured to the panel by a stud on the bezel and a washer on the back, but the stud looks like it was melted to form sort of a rivet. My description is horrible, but hopefully you can all understand what I mean. Bottom line is, how do you install the lock bezel onto a new door panel?
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Ok......I am preparing to swap the molding and door lock bezel from my old door panels to the new panels I got from Wilcox. The molding seems to be obvious. But the lock bezel concerns me. They were secured to the panel by a stud on the bezel and a washer on the back, but the stud looks like it was melted to form sort of a rivet. My description is horrible, but hopefully you can all understand what I mean. Bottom line is, how do you install the lock bezel onto a new door panel?
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To transfer the lock plates use the following instructions:
To remove the lock plate from the car by prying the washer from under the retaining rivet. When the plate is removed from the panel, grind the rivets flat to the surface of the lock plate.
At this time it would be a good idea to paint the lock plate. You can clean the lock plate up before painting, and paint the entire plate. Once the plate is dry, trim off the arrows and edges that should have chrome showing with a razor blade or you can use a little thinner on a rag and gently wipe off the area where the chrome is to show.
Once you have the plate ready to install the rest is easy. Install the U-trim on the door panel; Install the door panel on the car (without the lock plate). When the panel is installed, slide the lock plate in position over the lock ****. Place the lock **** spacer on the shaft and proceed to install the lock ****.
The tension of the lock **** against the door panel lock plate will hold it in place. It will be tight getting the lock **** back on the car and you need to pay careful attention to the inside of the ****. The **** will only go on the lock controller in one position. If you look inside the **** you will see there is an area where it has no teeth and on the controller there is an area where this mates.
An easy way to install the lock **** is to hold it on the controller in the proper position and then place a rubber mallet over it. Holding the **** in place with the mallet, strike the rubber mallet with a hammer and the **** should lock in place on the controller. If you have any other questions do not hesitate to contact us directly at Willlcoxcustomerservice@willcoxcorvette. com
Willcox Inc.
To remove the lock plate from the car by prying the washer from under the retaining rivet. When the plate is removed from the panel, grind the rivets flat to the surface of the lock plate.
At this time it would be a good idea to paint the lock plate. You can clean the lock plate up before painting, and paint the entire plate. Once the plate is dry, trim off the arrows and edges that should have chrome showing with a razor blade or you can use a little thinner on a rag and gently wipe off the area where the chrome is to show.
Once you have the plate ready to install the rest is easy. Install the U-trim on the door panel; Install the door panel on the car (without the lock plate). When the panel is installed, slide the lock plate in position over the lock ****. Place the lock **** spacer on the shaft and proceed to install the lock ****.
The tension of the lock **** against the door panel lock plate will hold it in place. It will be tight getting the lock **** back on the car and you need to pay careful attention to the inside of the ****. The **** will only go on the lock controller in one position. If you look inside the **** you will see there is an area where it has no teeth and on the controller there is an area where this mates.
An easy way to install the lock **** is to hold it on the controller in the proper position and then place a rubber mallet over it. Holding the **** in place with the mallet, strike the rubber mallet with a hammer and the **** should lock in place on the controller. If you have any other questions do not hesitate to contact us directly at Willlcoxcustomerservice@willcoxcorvette. com
Willcox Inc.
