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Thank you for the offer but, before you invest the effort, I’ll try one or two approaches that require less metal cutting and accuracy. I’ve experimented with JB cold weld epoxy combined with a small piece of steel mesh and I was unable to strip the thread using a screwdriver. I took delivery...

Sounds like a good solution but I’m not sure of the difficulty of getting the location correct. Apparently the clips I bought before removing the door panel were intended for the rectangular hole that you show.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. The car I’m working on is a 1971 Duster. I’m sure that one of these techniques will take care of my problem. If I use Super-Cuba’s method I may try to reinforce the cut with JB Weld since I don’t have access to a welder. If that doesn’t hold - I’ll have...

I guess I’m being slow. If I understand you correctly - I’m to cut a slot above (and not touching) the oversized hole. If I insert a large screwdriver in the new slot - am I to push straight down on the screwdriver to elongate the slot & force material down into the existing hole?

I might add that a larger screw might do the job for the forward hole but rear hole might be too big for this to work.

Need suggestions vs enlarged holes in door panel sheet metal which won’t hold the arm rest. I ordered the clips in the picture but, with panel removed, I don’t see any way to keep clips in place on the back side of the metal. Back side of door’s sheet metal is very difficult to reach. Would...

Looks promising… I was not familiar with this product. I just looked it up on YouTube and it looks like a solid option if the easier approaches don’t work satisfactorily.

Thanks everyone for the ideas.

The thought of a welder crossed my mind but I don’t have one. I figure that I might need a matching tap to re-establish threads if I add weld material. Perhaps a small dab or two would suffice without needing to re-tap.

Sounds good. What material? Copper?

I screwed up and stripped the threads on the door light switch. Didn’t realize ‘till it happened but the metal in the door post isn’t very thick where this threaded switch screws in. Can’t get to the back side and it looks too thin for traditional stripped thread repairs. Other than sticking...

For what it’s worth - I’ve taken the water hose and run a heavy stream of water into the cowl area - going in thru the air vents below the windshield. No leaks. The leak occurs when I spray water the windshield (or let is sit in the rain).

I look forward to the pictures. I’m not familiar with the drain to the cowl that you refer to. Sounds like I’m going to need to re-open the holes that I previously cut in the upper firewall. My previous repair is not pretty but it is screwed into place and removable (with some effort).

This pic was taken under the right-side dash looking up and thru the glovebox area. I can’t gurantee that the cowling isn’t a source - but I worked hard a decade ago to seal that area. I butchered my firewall to gain access to the cowl area. I removed the pile of debris, replaced the cowels...

I have a leak in my 1971 Duster - I’ve had it for many years and it is coming from the windshield on the left and right edges. I had a new windshield installed over 10 years ago by a local glass shop and it leaked after a year or two. I’m assuming they didn’t use the correct “stuff” around the...

Your suggestion that I check for a code reminded me that it might be on the stamp sheet under the back seat. I looked at it and I don't see hood insulation listed as an option. My car was a very basic Twister package - so I probably didn't have it. (I posted my question using my back up member...

My Plymouth emblem is broken in one place. I'm looking for way to repair without adding thickness on the bottom side. It has three mounting tabs that probably won't be long enough if I repair by gluing emblem to a solid base. Ideas?

Great pictures. This should help. The glass is loose and can slide vertically - which allows it go get too low and drag against the metal below the window. I'll study your pictures closely to see if I can figure out how to get the chrome trim off without damaging it. Your car looks great...

My pop out windows seem to be loose. Anyone have pictures that would help me remove the vertical chrome strip that covers the leading edge of the side pop out windows? I think there are a couple of screws under the chrome but I don't want to destroy the chrome strip trying to get to them...

I recently needed the same gaskets and followed a lead from here to detroitmuscletechnologies and I was very pleased with their customer support and their products. I elected to go for a full set of gaskets and figure I will need many of them as I go thru the rest of the car.

How much are they? I have an original on my car and I almost hate to leave my car sitting at a shop overnight. A decent-looking back-up might be worth having.

eV2 - I didn't do the work so I don't know if the stainless railing was lowered. Any suggestion on how to get instructions on tearing the window down so I can try to figure what's wrong? There's a vertical chrome piece on the leading edge of the window that I probably need to remove - but it...

Thanks guys. Nice looking Cars! Ken

I will soon be installing the decals on my 71 Twister and - aside from looking at pictures - I'm wondering how to be sure my decals are located correctly. I'd hate to get them on the car and decide any of the decals were too high or too low. Looking at pictures, the door handle and gas cap...

I'm looking for a 2-year "fix" to chrome that is peeling on my front bumper due to repeated contact with the jack. I saw a thread below for spray paint. I'm wondering about the utility of a stick on chrome tape that I found online. I'm thinking that I could cut two rectangular patches (maybe 6...

I'm looking for a 2-year "fix" to chrome that is peeling on my front bumper due to repeated contact with the jack. I saw a thread below for spray paint. I'm wondering about the utility of a stick on chrome tape that I found online. I'm thinking that I could cut two rectangular patches (maybe 6...

Your estimates sound better than the price that came to me in today's email: Thank you for contacting Superior Chrome Plating Inc. (www.JustChromeIt.com) Following is the quote you requested: Pricing is based on show car quality finish. The final price may vary depending on the amount of...

Thanks for the info.

Thanks. Is the $300 to $400 estimate per bumper?

I've seen chrome bumpers for sale and I'm wondering if anyone has a ballpark estimate for the cost to have front and rear Duster bumpers re-chromed. I'd also be interested in any recommendations for a good place to have the bumpers replated or any warnings on what not to do. tx, Ken