 Sail panel/targa chrome trim, Any alternatives to drilling holes for clips ? |
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| Fmiller01 |
 Oct 20 2013, 07:40 AM
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Considering the havoc that was created by to the original holes in the sail panel for the chrome trim, I'd really rather not go that route again, but I do like the looks of the vinyl and chrome trim.. Are there any alternatives out there?
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| Pat Garvey |
Nov 7 2013, 08:16 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,900 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
One the early (pre-74) cars there was a piece of really dense foam placed in the bottom of the interior sail panel. Assume its purpose was sound deadening.
This piece holds moisture every time you wash the car, against only primed metal. It WILL cause the panel to fail. It WILL require he panel to be replaced. When doing so, rip out the foam & pitch it(bad engineering0. The lower portion of the new panel will require drilling to accept the trim pieces. Drilled holes should be sealed with silicone, RTV, etc. You may also need to drill a seepage hole in the bottom of the sail panel (to be sealed partially). If you don't do this rust will begin anew. When I had mine done in 79 there were no replacement panels. The fabricator had to hand form new panels, to below the door latch, and lead them in (try to find a lead guy today). Point is - do it right, or don't do it at all. 914's in original form are rare and getting rarer. Protect your investment by making it correct. Tape? Pop rivets? Bondo? You have to be kidding me. Fix it correctly! |
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Fmiller01 Sail panel/targa chrome trim Oct 20 2013, 07:40 AM
JawjaPorsche
Considering the havoc that was created by to the ... Oct 20 2013, 10:59 AM
Steve
Considering the havoc that was created by to the... Oct 21 2013, 08:56 AM rick 918-S
[quote name='JawjaPorsche' post='1943608' date='O... Oct 21 2013, 09:13 AM r_towle
Considering the havoc that was created by to the ... Oct 20 2013, 04:09 PM ericoneal I did this and it worked out really well..
Doubl... Oct 21 2013, 11:04 AM larss I had the same fear to, did not want to drill the ... Oct 21 2013, 12:21 PM larryM excellent solution!
i might do that
I had t... Nov 7 2013, 03:43 PM anderssj I'm always a little afraid of using RTV, silic... Nov 8 2013, 05:12 PM boxstr As long as you are starting with a relatively clea... Nov 8 2013, 08:35 PM |
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