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benchracer1 Samba Member
Joined: September 24, 2006 Posts: 583 Location: ramona
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Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 10:09 pm Post subject: door panel install |
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Installing a new set of door panels, clips and rubber clip seals. It seems very difficult to get the new clips to go into the new receptacles. Anybody got any tips on getting those installed without damage or breakage? I know they install easily without the rubber cups but it isn't correct....steve |
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61SNRF Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2009 Posts: 4657 Location: Whittier 90602
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Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 6:42 am Post subject: Re: door panel install |
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#1 you have to carefully line each one up so they go in straight, a little crooked and they are much harder to get in and may even push the seal into the door.
#2 your problem could be caused by rubber friction, same reason rubber sole shoes squeak on the courts.
You might try dusting the clip and seal with talcum powder to ease the fitting.
Another method is to use mild soapy water in a spray bottle aimed at the offending clips/seals.
You may be tempted to "hammer" them in with your clinched fist, but I've found it's better to slowly but firmly push them in with the palm of an open hand. _________________ -Bruce
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gt1953 Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2002 Posts: 13843 Location: White Mountains Arizona
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Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 6:50 am Post subject: Re: door panel install |
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Did you also put a plastic to stop the moisture on the door? _________________ Volkswagen: We tune what we drive.
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60ragtop Bonneville Belt Bitch
Joined: March 13, 2006 Posts: 7800 Location: Big Wonderful WYO 82401
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Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 7:35 am Post subject: Re: door panel install |
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If you have original clips, use them. Aftermarket are tougher to install.
I use needle nose pliers to line up each clip as I push them in. _________________ Rick
Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
ASA certified in 1987
Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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hitest Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2008 Posts: 10296 Location: Prime Meridian, ID
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Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 8:34 pm Post subject: Re: door panel install |
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60ragtop wrote: |
I use needle nose pliers to line up each clip as I push them in. |
This ^^^ is the best advice. Take your time and align each clip individually. If you're not laying on the ground to align the clips on the door bottoms- you are not taking enough care to warrant new panels. _________________
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I wonder what the nut looks like.
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60ragtop Bonneville Belt Bitch
Joined: March 13, 2006 Posts: 7800 Location: Big Wonderful WYO 82401
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Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:27 am Post subject: Re: door panel install |
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hitest wrote: |
60ragtop wrote: |
I use needle nose pliers to line up each clip as I push them in. |
This ^^^ is the best advice. Take your time and align each clip individually. If you're not laying on the ground to align the clips on the door bottoms- you are not taking enough care to warrant new panels. |
Well said _________________ Rick
Certified Mechanic by the State of Michigan in 1977
ASA certified in 1987
Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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benchracer1 Samba Member
Joined: September 24, 2006 Posts: 583 Location: ramona
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 7:43 am Post subject: Re: door panel install |
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Got em done. Talc helped out and yes I did put plastic on the inside. I don't think you could do the bottoms without laying on the ground. Thanx guys.... steve |
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