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May 3, 2018 | 01:16 AM

L.V. Vette

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Newer door panel

1996 panels have cleaner look than 1991

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May 3, 2018 | 02:05 AM

ChumpVette

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Tabs on the back are probably broken. They look like nice panels, but very cheap construction.

May 3, 2018 | 09:58 AM

FAUEE

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Tabs on the back are probably broken. They look like nice panels, but very cheap construction.

Probably the case. The panels bend, and the ribs on the back break. Then when you go to hag the panel, it won' grip to door itself and stay in place. Usually sits too high and flops forward.

May 3, 2018 | 06:38 PM

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They sure were... partially. The top isn' attached to the ribs any more though, hence the panel popping off. You can see it on the left side of your picture.

May 3, 2018 | 11:53 PM

L.V. Vette

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I see it now. Thanks. Is there a way to repair it or is the panel toast?

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May 4, 2018 | 08:33 AM

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Also the screw mounts for the door pulls might be too high on the inner aluminum door structure (one with the inner door handle)

I have 94-96 panels on my 1990 and they seem to fit ok

May 4, 2018 | 09:29 AM

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I see it now. Thanks. Is there a way to repair it or is the panel toast?

Strikes me as not being an easy thing to do that would last...I did the repair of ribs in mine several years ago and it's held up well, but I really think all the ribs need to be there for the door panel repair to hold up.