Door panel fastener template

[J.B.]

Hi guys i bought a 71 demon with new door panels from previous owner but there is not perforations on the door panels for the fasteners. Does anyone know where i can get a template with the proper laceration shape so i can X-acto the spots to drop in the fasteners

 

[Professor Fate]

Get a large sheet of newsprint, masking paper, etc.
Lay it over the door frame, and tape it in place.
Do a pencil or charcoal rubbing of the door panel mounting points.
You now have your template.

Solution #2: Use heavy Velcro to mount the panel.

 

[340wedge]

There is a video on youtube where someone is putting door panels on a 1970 Rallye Olds and he placed the clips in the door, dabbed some white paint on the clips back and then placed the door panel in place. The paint leaves a dab where the door panel backing would need to be cut for the clips...
Not to hijack but does the velcro method work? Has anyone used that? It does seem a simple solution.

 

[J.B.]

There is a video on youtube where someone is putting door panels on a 1970 Rallye Olds and he placed the clips in the door, dabbed some white paint on the clips back and then placed the door panel in place. The paint leaves a dab where the door panel backing would need to be cut for the clips...
Not to hijack but does the velcro method work? Has anyone used that? It does seem a simple solution.

Thanks for that, the velcro sticky on the back i would think would fall off metal when door is hot

 

[-Boosted-]

Hi guys i bought a 71 demon with new door panels from previous owner but there is not perforations on the door panels for the fasteners. Does anyone know where i can get a template with the proper laceration shape so i can X-acto the spots to drop in the fasteners

Are the door panel clip locations the same on a 73 duster? If so, I have a template.

 

[J.B.]

Are the door panel clip locations the same on a 73 duster? If so, I have a template.

I dont see why they would be different

 

[-Boosted-]

I dont see why they would be different

I’ll look for it then. Message me your email address to send it to

 

[Professor Fate]

Thanks for that, the velcro sticky on the back i would think would fall off metal when door is hot

Maybe the light duty household stuff; but if you use the heavy or industrial velcro, once it's stuck in place, it isn't going anywhere.

 

[J.B.]

I’ll look for it then. Message me your email address to send it to

You find the template?

 

[-Boosted-]

You find the template?

Ah crap, sorry it slipped my mind. I’ll send it to you tomorrow.

 

[4spdragtop]

3-4, maybe 5 years now, zero issues with using velcro. Used it on console carpet also. Good luck with xacto bs...

There is a video on youtube where someone is putting door panels on a 1970 Rallye Olds and he placed the clips in the door, dabbed some white paint on the clips back and then placed the door panel in place. The paint leaves a dab where the door panel backing would need to be cut for the clips...
Not to hijack but does the velcro method work? Has anyone used that? It does seem a simple solution.