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Oct 2, 2011 | 05:54 PM

dan2073

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while changing weather stripping and window seals having trouble getting pas side door panel to lock in drivers went back without a hitch . top of pas side panel just wont lock in am i missing somthing car is a 93 any help is appreciated
Thanks Dan

Oct 2, 2011 | 06:13 PM

navy_vette

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I am still having this problem. I can pop my panels over the top of the weather stripping, but it pops back out when I shut my door. Mine problem, however, is caused by putting 95 panels on a 91...

Check to make sure the plastic clips aren't catching on anything. Any time I deal with interior panels on any car I get a big bag of plastic retainers. Even with just one removal they can be damaged.

Oct 2, 2011 | 08:05 PM

ccford

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The plastic lip that holds the upper panel to the door is trashed on my 93. I gather this is a common problem as the plastic ages. I wished you could get new panels for somewhat less that $500!

Joe

Oct 2, 2011 | 08:26 PM

active1951

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I think there are threads out there about making some brackets for this. I got mine from Lowes, just small 90 degree brackets, if I understand your problem.

Oct 2, 2011 | 09:29 PM

dan2073

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thanks i will search for the threads on the brackects or if you have pics i would appreciate it
Thanks

Oct 2, 2011 | 10:54 PM

Mr. Peabody

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C4 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...panel-fix.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...wire-ties.html

LouisvilleLT4 provides some EXCELLENT instructions in this second one.

Oct 2, 2011 | 11:07 PM

Deepa

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my panels are so far shot, they are all cracked at the top, not the ribs, but where the inner weather strip attaches to the panel.

I am going to start saving over the winter to buy a new set...not looking forward to 1000 in door panels but it is the number one eyesore and my most hated part of the car.

My dads 1960 panels also suck...