Inner door panel armrest mounting points ?

[dfoyl]

Looking for some help with fitting USDM armrests on my (Australian) VG Valiant hardtop.

Problem 1 : I bought some repro armrests to suit a 1968+ Dodge Dart, and the mounting holes line up fine but the clip in the body doesn't line up with the screw that runs diagonally from under the armrest pad. The AU base & pad is quite different, the pad is supported by the armrest which has a solid base, while the US basically clips in place. Photo of AU clip (the screw is trying to fit in about 10mm higher than the hole position) :

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz18/dfoyl/coupe_clip_hole.jpg

My guess is the US model has a different clip with a slightly different hole position. Can anyone confirm ?

Problem 2 : My LHS & RHS rear inner (fixed) door panels are different. The RHS has the same clip as the front doors, but the LHS just has holes :wack: Even the embossed section (that isn't covered by the inner door trim) is a different length. See photos :

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz18/dfoyl/coupe_rear_RHS.jpg

http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz18/dfoyl/coupe_rear_LHS.jpg

So, how do I get the LHS armrest to screw in - does it just act like a self-tapper into the metal panel (ie. no retaining clip) ?

Thanks!

Dean.

 

[RedFish]

Through 67 model there was a clip in a rectangle opening in the door. The screw enters at an angle and draws the arm rest bease upward. The rear panels through 67 would have the same openings but no clips installed unless it was a deluxe interior build.
Production change going into 68 deleted all the clips and rectamgle openings for them.
Same type screw at same angle went directly into round holes in the door.
You may have mis-matched parts or maybe the clips are installed upside down.
That's all I can offer. Hope it helps