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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 11:21 PM
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I need to replace the door panels on my one owner Blue '72 Coupe. Any recommendations?
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 12:33 AM
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The Last Detail and Wilcox have given me great service and quality products.
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If you have the deluxe interior you can save some serious money by getting standard door panels and transferring your existing trim to the new ones. Checklst gave a couple good sources, there is also Al Knoch.
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by checklst
The Last Detail and Wilcox have given me great service and quality products.
Can you give me a web address for The Last Detail? Thanks
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Got mine from Al Knoch
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If you have the deluxe interior you can save some serious money by getting standard door panels and transferring your existing trim to the new ones.
How exactly is this done? This sounds great!
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The chrome pieces need to be drilled out where they are riveted, then carefully drill and tap each rivet location for machine screws. Re-install using correct length screws and fender washers.
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I'm a relative new comer to these parts as you may notice. Could I get that web site as well? Thanks. I have standard panels.
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I got mine from Al Knoch. I got the bare set and transferred my old hardware........it sure was time consuming and tedious!!!
The next time I replace door panels I'll spend the extra money and get the ones with the hardware installed!! By the way; I am very pleased with their quality.
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