Once completed, the door panel reinstalls just like the original. We installed new push clips in place of the original rusted pins. OPG also offers replacement cups for the door, which are sometimes missing or broken. The entire operation including front and rear panels took about a day to complete. Our Judge is back to cruising the strip in style, and now, no more mildew scent! Description Part Number Source Price Door panels GP910BK OPG $119.95 Rear panels GP913BK OPG 63.95 Armrest bases front DP6230 OPG 46.95 Armrest bases rear CH24775 OPG 144.95 Armrest pads front ARP0008,9 OPG 42.95 Armrest pads rear ARP0025,6 OPG 39.95 Mounting clips CH25223 OPG 12.85 Windlace 68AWLBK OPG 28.30 Spray adhesive, pint Local shop 10.00 The original window felts were stapled on; these needed to be removed to complete the installation. A die-grinder and cutoff wheel made quick work of the staples.The original window felts were stapled on; these needed to be removed to complete the inst Again using the die-grinder, the original star-punch holes were ground off leaving a flat, uniform surface to mount the new panel. We also hit the metal with a Scotch-Brite Roloc pad on a die-grinder to clean up the surface rust and residual adhesive.Again using the die-grinder, the original star-punch holes were ground off leaving a flat, The new panel was laid up against the backing plate along the line we marked earlier. A couple of clamps held it in place while the backing board and metal support were drilled approximately every 6 inches.The new panel was laid up against the backing plate along the line we marked earlier. A co Using a generic pop-rivet gun, the two pieces were joined together. This was much easier and more secure than trying to reuse the original punched holes.Using a generic pop-rivet gun, the two pieces were joined together. This was much easier a The backside of the rivets needed to be knocked down so the panel would sit flush against the body. A 2x4 block and a hammer flattened them nicely.The backside of the rivets needed to be knocked down so the panel would sit flush against While rattle-can spray glue is OK, much better results will be obtained by using high-quality spray adhesive and a cheap paint gun. The glue is available from most any upholstery shop. The glue was sprayed on the metal backing plate.While rattle-can spray glue is OK, much better results will be obtained by using high-qual « | 1 | 2 | 3 | » | View Full Article By Jefferson Bryant Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
