shelbyshelby 52 Report post Posted December 4, 2018 Couple of questions regarding prep for a door. Preparing a door shell for epoxy before putting on a new skin and want to get all the prep before epoxy or indtalling my nos skin. One of my last areas of concern is this weather strip area. Wondering if the wavy metal needs to be straightened some to install the rubber later or if the rubber installs, leaving the strip as is? Also, I’m converting this standard shell to deluxe. In so, notice the standard shell I’m prepping doesn’t have screw holes at the doors bottom for the deluxe door panel. Curious if those who have bought new door panels, if the new panels line up with existing door shell holes? Got some advice on vmf to use an awl to replicate these concave screw holes, any advice/tips on when or how to do this? I’m favoring using my old door panel to position the lower deluxe panel attaching screws so I can do it before the new skin goes on. Thanks for sharing any tips that may help me....Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 Both sets of deluxe panels I installed from different manf did not have predrilled holes in them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelbyshelby 52 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 I can see that being a + in a way caseyrhe. Especially if the doors were just randomly punched with an awl from ford. Did you drill all new holes panel/door or manage somehow to get the new panels drilled close enough to reuse the prior holes in the metal door shell? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 Drilled new holes, be very careful that the bit doesn't grab the carpet when drilling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Caseyrhe said: ..., be very careful that the bit doesn't grab the carpet when drilling I think that's why they punched the holes on the door through the panel instead of drilling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted December 5, 2018 Also watch the screws too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted December 6, 2018 9 hours ago, Caseyrhe said: Also watch the screws too Said the jail prisoner... 3 Ridge Runner, RPM and Caseyrhe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelbyshelby 52 Report post Posted December 6, 2018 Per casyrhe’s experience with no predrilled holes, in 2 different brand panels, I’m going to wait til later to do the lower holes. I’ll finish my door skin for now and do the lower holes after paint, when new panels are bought. Thanks casey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted December 8, 2018 You should be able to you the holes you already have. You mark the bottom side of the door where the holes are then line up the door panel. You can probably use a scratch awl to fi d the holes. We will be do the same thing shortly on Craig's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 560 Report post Posted December 8, 2018 On 12/5/2018 at 9:57 PM, Midlife said: Said the jail prisoner... Its good to have Mid back, despite his sense of humor. Hows the cleanup/repairs coming? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted December 10, 2018 Cable/Internet/phone service restored, but only for 3 days; now out since Saturday and no service techs available until a week from today! Bastards! This was like a strip tease... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelbyshelby 52 Report post Posted December 11, 2018 Wanted update this thread in case it’d help anybody in the future. I have 3 sets of deluxe door panels. Only my original door panels line up to the lower holes. So the intel must be correct about the original installer using an awl to drive the holes at random is at least plausible. I’m guessing that’s why the new door panels aren’t pre-drilled in the lower location. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted December 12, 2018 That would be correct :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantedvalve 128 Report post Posted December 13, 2018 On 12/12/2018 at 6:48 AM, mustangstofear said: That would be correct :) You always have to be the smartest guy in the room dont you? :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted December 13, 2018 4 hours ago, Cantedvalve said: You always have to be the smartest guy in the room dont you? :) Bah! I'm the smartest guy in the room. Ask anyone except my wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites