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: custom door panels


elkyD68
Sep 5th, 01, 9:10 PM
i'm building custom door panels for my el camino. i got some cardboard from my neighbor who owns a trim shop and i need some tips on attaching the metal top rail. should i just glue it and clamp it.

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Derek Ohlgren

68 El Camino
Hugger Orange, beautiful color.

rick
Sep 6th, 01, 7:24 AM
derek
After glue didn't hold, I used several poprivets spaced across the top. Check for clearance at each location.
rick

hescop
Sep 6th, 01, 10:34 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by rick:
derek
After glue didn't hold, I used several poprivets spaced across the top. Check for clearance at each location.
rick
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

This is the recommended method when you're assembling replacement panels also.


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Paul Hesco
I like living in the past...
At least I know what to expect.

elkyD68
Sep 7th, 01, 8:08 PM
thanks. i didn't even think about pop rivets. i'll give that a shot.

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Derek Ohlgren

68 El Camino
Hugger Orange, beautiful color.