75 door panel replacement questions
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From: Elko New Market MN
75 door panel replacement questions
I need to replace the door panels on my 75 and I am considering buying door panels without the trim attached rather than buy them with all trim attached since my trim is in good shape (and I'm cheap!). I have deluxe panels, meaning they have carpet strips at bottom. I understand from a previous post that to install the long U channel located aft of the door handle requires poking of some holes in the new panel to route the attach pins through and then just simply bend the pins over after install on the new panel. However, the trim around the door handle and lock ****, located just forward of the U channel, appear to be riveted onto my old panel. How do I remove this piece from the old panel for install on the new one? Any other tips on transferring these trim pieces?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Thanks in advance for your help!
Burning Brakes
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Re: 75 door panel replacement questions (Bobbyg75)
It is my understanding that those forward rivited pieces can't be reused. If you buy replacements, they are made to be screwed in from the back side. On my 72 someone had tried to reuse the originals, ground off the rivet heads and then held them in place in the new door panel with clear silicone. I wouldn't recommend this, mine eventually came loose. I replaced them with the ones that could be screwed in.
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Drifting
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Re: 75 door panel replacement questions (Bobbyg75)
Did you contact Gary Gruhala? He has great prices on interior bits, and I'm sure you'll find it's going to be eaiser/better in the long run to just get the complete doors...
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Re: 75 door panel replacement questions (Bobbyg75)
Bob-
I don't have the delux panels, but you should be able to improvise some fastening method after grinding rivets off.
Be ready to drill some holes in the new panels. Most don't come with prepunched holes for trim. With a good eye, a little patience and some savy, the trim pieces will fit fine. Good Luck -Rod :chevy
I don't have the delux panels, but you should be able to improvise some fastening method after grinding rivets off.
Be ready to drill some holes in the new panels. Most don't come with prepunched holes for trim. With a good eye, a little patience and some savy, the trim pieces will fit fine. Good Luck -Rod :chevy
Burning Brakes
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Re: 75 door panel replacement questions (Bobbyg75)
If you've already got the pieces you need, you can figure out a way of attaching them. Visit your local auto parts or paint store and ask the people there if they have any fasteners. You'll be amazed at how many different ways there are to join things. It's mind boggling....!!!
Burning Brakes
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Re: 75 door panel replacement questions (Bobbyg75)
Also....there are ways to repair your door panels, unless they are totally thrashed. You can patch holes, regrain the area and use a Krylon paint and you would never know anything was ever wrong. It just depends on how bad your original panels are.
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Re: 75 door panel replacement questions (Bobbyg75)
However, the trim around the door handle and lock ****, located just forward of the U channel, appear to be riveted onto my old panel. How do I remove this piece from the old panel for install on the new one?
