 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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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 20-October 13 From: Columbus, OH Member No.: 16,540 Region Association: None  |
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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| JawjaPorsche |
Oct 20 2013, 10:59 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Fmiller01 @ Oct 20 2013, 09:40 AM)  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? I don't know what you mean by havoc that was created. http://76.162.11.251/tuck/sailvinyl.htm |
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| r_towle |
Oct 20 2013, 04:09 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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QUOTE(Fmiller01 @ Oct 20 2013, 09:40 AM) 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? Double sided tape, or adhesive |
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| Steve |
Oct 21 2013, 08:56 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,029 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Laguna Niguel, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(JawjaPorsche @ Oct 20 2013, 09:59 AM) QUOTE(Fmiller01 @ Oct 20 2013, 09:40 AM) 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? I don't know what you mean by havoc that was created. http://76.162.11.251/tuck/sailvinyl.htm Thanks for the how to do thread. Curious is it best practice to put the bondo on over bare metal or over primer? Curious which option is best for rust protection? |
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| rick 918-S |
Oct 21 2013, 09:13 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 21,239 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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QUOTE(Steve @ Oct 21 2013, 09:56 AM) QUOTE(JawjaPorsche @ Oct 20 2013, 09:59 AM) QUOTE(Fmiller01 @ Oct 20 2013, 09:40 AM) 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? I don't know what you mean by havoc that was created. http://76.162.11.251/tuck/sailvinyl.htm Thanks for the how to do thread. Curious is it best practice to put the bondo on over bare metal or over primer? Curious which option is best for rust protection? Either way, never fill rust holes with bondo of any kind. Tiger hair, All Metal or fiber glass. Any of these are only a short term fix and will only create a larger problem. In Terry's case the repair on the surface looks good. I understand this is his first time and he is learning. So don't think I'm picking on him. I'm not. The rust you see is from the inside not the outside. That needs a proper fix requiring the removal of the outer rust to fix the inner rust. |
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| ericoneal |
Oct 21 2013, 11:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 327 Joined: 13-August 12 From: Crestwood, KY Member No.: 14,795 Region Association: South East States |
I did this and it worked out really well..
QUOTE(r_towle @ Oct 20 2013, 06:09 PM) Double sided tape, or adhesive |
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| larss |
Oct 21 2013, 12:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 434 Joined: 10-September 09 From: Sweden Member No.: 10,787 Region Association: Scandinavia |
I had the same fear to, did not want to drill the holes for the thin horizontal chrome trim.
I bent the trim slightly convex so that the ends would not touch the panel only the middle would . Then i bent in and fixed the trim with one pop rivet (2,5mm in dia) at each end only, one rivet vent under the rear trim and the other inside the door post. Thanks to the trim being convex the rest of it keeps close to the panel without any tape. /Lars S |
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| larryM |
 Nov 7 2013, 03:43 PM
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emoze Group: Members Posts: 891 Joined: 1-January 03 From: mid- California Member No.: 65 Region Association: Northern California
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excellent solution! i might do that QUOTE(larss @ Oct 21 2013, 11:21 AM) I had the same fear to, did not want to drill the holes for the thin horizontal chrome trim. I bent the trim slightly convex so that the ends would not touch the panel only the middle would . Then i bent in and fixed the trim with one pop rivet (2,5mm in dia) at each end only, one rivet vent under the rear trim and the other inside the door post. Thanks to the trim being convex the rest of it keeps close to the panel without any tape. /Lars S |
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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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| anderssj |
Nov 8 2013, 05:12 PM
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,782 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I'm always a little afraid of using RTV, silicon, etc. I've read that it releases acetic acid as it cures. Maybe urethane windshield adhesive instead?
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| boxstr |
Nov 8 2013, 08:35 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
As long as you are starting with a relatively clean area, paint the holes after drilling them, I seriously doubt you will ends up with the havoc that years of rain and neglect reaped onto your sail panels.
Paint with a rust preventative or "Rust Bullet" and you will be fine. Craig at CAMP |
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