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Door panel debacle, when "close enough" is not good enough |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
Feb 20 2008, 06:13 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
Apparently genuine, factory original, vinyl interior door panel material is as unobtainable as an original, early rain tray in concours condition. Even though the material and condition of my original '70 vinyl was excellent, there is not enough good material at the outer edges to properly grasp and stretch the vinyl taut over the new backing board.
Which leaves me with what choices? Original vinyl fitted poorly? Reproduction (about a 90% match)vinyl fitted perfectly. Or (fingers crossed here), a perfect match using leather? As you all know, leather door panels were not fitted to a 1970/4. Any other alternatives (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Paul |
Pat Garvey |
Feb 20 2008, 07:26 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Apparently genuine, factory original, vinyl interior door panel material is as unobtainable as an original, early rain tray in concours condition. Even though the material and condition of my original '70 vinyl was excellent, there is not enough good material at the outer edges to properly grasp and stretch the vinyl taut over the new backing board. Which leaves me with what choices? Original vinyl fitted poorly? Reproduction (about a 90% match)vinyl fitted perfectly. Or (fingers crossed here), a perfect match using leather? As you all know, leather door panels were not fitted to a 1970/4. Any other alternatives (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Paul Well, you could go with something that has a large checked background, like the suit you wore to my house some 15 years ago, and a paisley tie. No, I will not post a copy of that picture. On the other hand, unless you can find some nice original door panels (have you tried?), I'd go with the repro. Leather would be too noticeable, sorta like that suit. Pat |
1970 Neun vierzehn |
Feb 21 2008, 11:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
unless you can find some nice original door panels (have you tried?) Pat I'd think the chances of finding anything 38 years old and in perfect condition would be marginal. I mean, why would someone have a 1970 914 that would have a perfect, original interior and part it out? Why would you gut a pristine /4 to make a /6 GT clone? I'd think that I'd set the same very high bar for door panels as you have for your rain tray quest. Additionally, the dead ends, disappointments and letdowns that I've encountered trying to track down other NLA items (H/E, OEM rockers, hose, etc.) tend to make me want to source the parts new, if possible. As a followup to the original posting, there is a vendor who is doing some additional searching to come up with a 99% match. Paul |
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