Re: KPack

Posted by kevinpackard On 2023/4/4 0:01:14

Work continues on the door panels. These things take a long time to do. So many panels that need to be measured out and cut, then mounted one at a time, trimmed, stapled, fit the stainless, then on to the next. The passenger door panel took me four hours today.

I'm learning things as I go along and hopefully getting better with each try. The result is not nearly as good as a professional can do. But for never having done this before I'm pleased with how it's coming along.

I also redid the passenger door armrest. It was in very rough shape and stunk to high heaven once I took it apart. After lots of cleaning I was able to get the smell out. Wrapping new vinyl was difficult, but turned out well. The plastic was faded and discolored but I polished it the best I could.

I mounted the panel and test fit all the other pieces with it. I'm missing two of the round plastic and chrome pieces behind the levers, so I'll need to locate more to finish the job. I only have two springs remaining as well. I'm not sure I will need the springs though, since the padding under the vinyl pushes out on the levers. I'll find something to use as a retaining rod and see how it does.

-Kevin

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  Fit checking the stainless trim and marking widths.jpg (76.15 KB)


  Old panel and new panel.jpg (129.76 KB)


  Reverse of door panel.jpg (136.67 KB)


  Nasty armrest.jpg (87.37 KB)


  Crusty armrest.jpg (143.21 KB)


  New vinyl for the armrest.jpg (66.35 KB)


  Polished up as best I could.jpg (64.77 KB)


  Door panel installed.jpg (119.71 KB)