attaching lower door carpet panels

[82c10gcl]

I just got lower door carpet panels (on card backing) for my 82 C10 and I'm looking at how to install them. Is standard application to use screws top and bottom? I hate to drill holes in the door if I don't have to. Would velcro strips top and bottom instead work? I don't want to glue them so I can't remove them. Any suggestions appreciated.

Thanks

Glenn

[trixter99]

Yes they were screwed onto the doors from the factory.

[82c10gcl]

Thanks trixter99. Guess I'll go that route then.
Glenn

[TKCR]

They were screwed on, but if you want to use Velcro, that would work too. At one time I had a set of vinyl lower panels. Of course I used Velcro, I didn’t want to run screws into the vinyl.

[bigschuss]

Velcro or maybe 3M double sided automotive tape.

[old Rusty C10]

if you go the screw route i found it best to use the ones with that decorative washer to hold em batter

[82c10gcl]

Thanks all for the comments. I went with the velcro and it worked pretty well. The panel sits away from the door the thickness of the velcro strip, which could be a dust catcher so the screws may have been a better route to go but my truck is mostly a weekend coffee getter/time machine so it shouldn't be an issue in this case. I'm debating whether to add the chrome strip at the top of the carpet. USA1 has them available so I'll probably do it.

Thanks agin.
Glenn

[calvin78612]

Used really strong magnets from hobby lobby and epoxy. Works well.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by calvin78612

Used really strong magnets from hobby lobby and epoxy. Works well.

Now that's a good idea!!

[82c10gcl]

great idea calvin78612. That why I should wait for everyone to weigh in before proceeding

my next question is regarding the carpet for the kick panels that I got with the door panels. There are two sets with different shapes, and I thought one of the sets would fit directly onto the metal kick, but neither one does so I'm not sure if have the wrong idea on it. My kicks have half height ABS panels on them and I see you can get full height ones to replace them. Will I have to install the full height ones and then put the carpet in the recess in it or is there a way I should be doing it to get these to fit directly? I thought I maybe saw a reference to a two piece kick panel, so I'm wondering if there is a piece available that fits below mine (so I don't need to deal with the its) and accepts the carpet pieces. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[Big Chip]

You could look for the trim piece that came on the lowers to try to eliminate the dust catcher situation.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by Big Chip

You could look for the trim piece that came on the lowers to try to eliminate the dust catcher situation.

That’s true. And I have a couple of sets of those trim pieces. One new and then a set of used.

[82c10gcl]

Originally Posted by TKCR

That’s true. And I have a couple of sets of those trim pieces. One new and then a set of used.

Thanks guys. Appreciate the comments. I do have a set of the trim pieces on my todo list but I ordered the full kick panels and i’m planning on ordering a new dashpad soon so they will have to wait for now.
I need a dye for my kick panels (they are coming in black). Anyone know the best bet for a product, color (it’s a 1982 blue Scottsdale interior) and supplier?
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[TKCR]

Originally Posted by 82c10gcl

Thanks guys. Appreciate the comments. I do have a set of the trim pieces on my todo list but I ordered the full kick panels and i’m planning on ordering a new dashpad soon so they will have to wait for now.
I need a dye for my kick panels (they are coming in black). Anyone know the best bet for a product, color (it’s a 1982 blue Scottsdale interior) and supplier?
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I dye a lot of interior parts for our trucks. USA1 Industries is who I use. They have every one of our colors and they match.

[calvin78612]

Would the new “black” panels benefit from being shot with primer first, or just shoot with the color ?

[Joetown Parrothead]

Originally Posted by TKCR

I dye a lot of interior parts for our trucks. USA1 Industries is who I use. They have every one of our colors and they match.

Your work is incredible, wish I knew about it when I started my truck work…. I might have some seat belts for ya..

[Joetown Parrothead]

I just ordered these yesterday. Going to use instead of the lower carpet panels.

[blazer2007]

If you put those over the carpet would look even more nicer, I think.

[Joetown Parrothead]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/67-72-C10-L....m46890.l49286

He has photos of them over the carpet..

[Joetown Parrothead]

Originally Posted by Joetown Parrothead

https://www.ebay.com/itm/67-72-C10-L....m46890.l49286

He has photos of them over the carpet..

. He also has some badass Glove Box ones

[Joetown Parrothead]

Here is Glove Box Bezel

[82c10gcl]

Pretty slick.

[82c10gcl]

Pretty slick.

[82c10gcl]

So i’m still at it. Nothing is easy or quick. I bought the new dashpad in black and I’m having it dyed by someone who know what they are doing. I also got my kickpanels in black but took them on myself. After seeing TKCR’s samples of the different blues (thanks again) I did go with 72 Slate Blue. Got the dye from USA 1 and took the good advice from everyone to prep the panels properly. Actually, panel, because the passenger’s side panel has been on backorder for about 3 months. Hopefully it will be here in a few more weeks. Anyway, here’s the driver’s side panel c/w the new kick carpet that started all this.. Looks pretty good for a rookie. I tried to install it today but i’m having trouble getting the old one out. Anybody know if I definitely have to remove the parking brake assembly to do this or is it a matter or wrangling it around with a ton of patience? I got all the screws out and it’s loose but I can’t get the vent surround to clear the hole it sits in.

Dash should be here in a few weeks. Hopefully it will go in smoothly and i’ll Post a few pictures.

[82c10gcl]

I'm making some progress on the dash, kick panels, etc. I ended up getting the black dash and having it dyed to the color I wanted. It was to be slate blue. but I think it turned out a bit darker than it was supposed to. Looks good though so I was okay with it and installed it. I now have to get the door panels and kicks dyed to match the new dash color so that will be happening in the next few months. in the meantime, I got a new brushed aluminum gauge surround and new brushed stainless trim for the doors and dash and got them installed today. They replaced the black ones that were part of the Scottsdale interior. Making headway, and hope to have the interior finished off for this summer.

I was planning on adding the original style interior window trim at the A and B pillars and above the doors and windows and then adding a headliner, but I saw something about having to cut slots into the cab's inner layer of metal to fasten the trim. Is this just for the chrome headliner trim (which I'm not planning on using) or does it apply to the plastic window and headliner trim as well. Can this trim be installed with just the screws or with velcro instead? I don't want to take on a bigger project than I can handle and cutting the slots scares me. I'm also reluctant to make any new holes of significance in the sheetmetal. Thanks for any help anyone can give me on this.

Glenn