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POPO1984 · 06-13-2011, 04:20 PM

What is everyones opinion on the inner door repair panels. I need to replace them on both of my doors and was just about to order them from a vendor.

rob32472 · 06-13-2011, 04:45 PM

unless they have been revised then they suck..... be prepared to hack them up and only use what you need...

Fastfun · 06-13-2011, 05:41 PM

I didnt have any problem with the ones that I installed. I bought them from Brothers.

mbgmike · 06-13-2011, 07:22 PM

Overall the fit is usally fine on the Taiwan made stuff with the exception that the stamped lines on the inner side do not line up well with the factory lines. they are off bad. Assuming that the part is not defective like large wrinkles or crushed sections which can cause problems. Most of the time they aren't but they do happen. You can reshape them some but its a lot of work after paying for the part. We sell an american made inner but I have never installed that particular part so I can't say if it lines up better. Here again if you can find a damaged door with a good bottom you are better off. Are they worthless, not by any means but they do have issues.

fishingjred73 · 06-13-2011, 09:03 PM

How much do the American inners cost and how tall are they?

Hubscrub · 06-13-2011, 09:19 PM

i had a lower inner and outer installed on my door from classic parts of america. He said that they went on pretty good.

POPO1984 · 06-14-2011, 12:00 AM

Well Mike ill probably be getting with you in the next few weeks and get them from you I got mine blasted and primed and got a few spots to fix
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*72lb4x4* · 06-14-2011, 12:23 AM

I'd think you could find a pair of doors that don't need too much work. I had a pair that weren't too bad I was barely able to give away not too long ago.

I snagged a set from Pick-n-Pull a few years ago from a 71. One had a big shallow dent and a bullet hole (I found the slug) but minimal rust.

POPO1984 · 06-14-2011, 09:18 AM

If i find a cheap set of good 72 doors i will probably get them but if not im gonna try and repair them myself.

mbgmike · 06-14-2011, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishingjred73

How much do the American inners cost and how tall are they?

they are 11" tall. I will have to check on the cost from the MFG. Its been a while since i purchased any

mbgmike · 06-14-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by POPO1984

Well Mike ill probably be getting with you in the next few weeks and get them from you I got mine blasted and primed and got a few spots to fix
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like always we will refund if you don't like the fit.

06-13-2011, 04:20 PM	#1
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Door repair panels What is everyones opinion on the inner door repair panels. I need to replace them on both of my doors and was just about to order them from a vendor. __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

06-13-2011, 04:45 PM	#2
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Door repair panels unless they have been revised then they suck..... be prepared to hack them up and only use what you need...

06-13-2011, 05:41 PM	#3
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: Door repair panels I didnt have any problem with the ones that I installed. I bought them from Brothers.

06-13-2011, 07:22 PM	#4
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Door repair panels Overall the fit is usally fine on the Taiwan made stuff with the exception that the stamped lines on the inner side do not line up well with the factory lines. they are off bad. Assuming that the part is not defective like large wrinkles or crushed sections which can cause problems. Most of the time they aren't but they do happen. You can reshape them some but its a lot of work after paying for the part. We sell an american made inner but I have never installed that particular part so I can't say if it lines up better. Here again if you can find a damaged door with a good bottom you are better off. Are they worthless, not by any means but they do have issues.

06-13-2011, 09:03 PM	#5
fishingjred73 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 812	Re: Door repair panels How much do the American inners cost and how tall are they? __________________ James '68 Stepside (ground up in progress) My 68 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...side-t956.html '81 SWB "Pap paw" (Driver) The 81 build thread http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre...-swb-t960.html Member of www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/296290610747732/

06-13-2011, 09:19 PM	#6
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06-14-2011, 12:00 AM	#7
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: Door repair panels Well Mike ill probably be getting with you in the next few weeks and get them from you I got mine blasted and primed and got a few spots to fix Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84 Last edited by POPO1984; 06-14-2011 at 12:02 AM.

06-14-2011, 12:23 AM	#8
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: Door repair panels I'd think you could find a pair of doors that don't need too much work. I had a pair that weren't too bad I was barely able to give away not too long ago. I snagged a set from Pick-n-Pull a few years ago from a 71. One had a big shallow dent and a bullet hole (I found the slug) but minimal rust.

06-14-2011, 09:18 AM	#9
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: Door repair panels If i find a cheap set of good 72 doors i will probably get them but if not im gonna try and repair them myself. __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84



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