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Posted by: orthobiz Jul 1 2018, 07:56 PM

My door panel vinyl is flopping around at the top, the cardboard thickened piece or whatever broke apart.

Thanks!

Paul

Posted by: smg914 Jul 2 2018, 09:39 AM

Paul,
In case you can't find a suitable door panel, the top vinyl section of your existing panel can easily be replaced by an upholstery business. So even if you find a panel (right side or left side) in the correct 1971 Naugahyde with holes cut for speakers, a section can be cut from it and attached to your panel.

Posted by: orthobiz Jul 3 2018, 02:14 PM

Thanks Steve. I think the local upholstery place can tuck it up again or even get the 914 rubber panel for a rebuild. But I was hoping to go the easy way out and get one that's already done. So all the fabric is already there, just needs the "tuck."

I remember how excited you were to find that George had a 1971 new interior for your M471 build.

Great to hear from you!

Paul

Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 3 2018, 04:36 PM

I have a feeling this could easily be fixed. I suspect the issue is the part that tucks over the card noard came loose.

Posted by: orthobiz Jul 3 2018, 08:04 PM

That piece through the vinyl feels like it's in pieces...

Paul

Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 6 2018, 12:02 AM

If you can post up some pics we can see for sure.

Posted by: orthobiz Jul 8 2018, 11:48 AM

OK, Mikey aka Mark, some pics.

The upper middle portion is loose, it is no longer tucked underneath.

Posted by: orthobiz Jul 8 2018, 11:49 AM

Pulling up reveals the sagging a bit better. The previous picture showed how tight the vinyl is up by the side mirror.

Posted by: orthobiz Jul 8 2018, 11:50 AM

I am pinching the ?cardboard? in between my fingers in this picture. It is like a broken piece floating under the baggy vinyl. I can move it around between my fingers.

Posted by: orthobiz Jul 8 2018, 11:52 AM

A long shot and closer up demonstrating (I hope) how the vinyl is properly tucked near the front of the door. Whatever you see in this pic is way, way worse flapping in the breeze!





Hope this helps. Still looking for the door card!

Paul

Posted by: mepstein Jul 8 2018, 01:13 PM

I would take it to an upholsterer and have them fix it.