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| zonedoubt |
 Oct 5 2008, 10:56 PM
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Canadian Member  Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada  |
I am considering moving the speakers to the stock location. The vinyl on my door panels is ripped in some places and I'd like to get some replacement vinyl. Has anyone been succesful patching in material (pressboard, masonite?) where the speaker holes were and recovering the door panels?
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| SirAndy |
Oct 5 2008, 11:02 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,651 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(zonedoubt @ Oct 5 2008, 08:56 PM)  I am considering moving the speakers to the stock location. The vinyl on my door panels is ripped in some places and I'd like to get some replacement vinyl. Has anyone been succesful patching in material (pressboard, masonite?) where the speaker holes were and recovering the door panels? Dr. Evil used to sell brand new backing panels ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Another thing you might want to look into is repairing the actual door frame. The only way to fit door speakers is to cut into the door subframe ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) Andy |
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| southernmost914 |
Oct 5 2008, 11:26 PM
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KEY WEST/HAVANA Tunnel Authority Group: Members Posts: 338 Joined: 16-October 07 From: Key West/ St. Augie, Fl USA Member No.: 8,234 Region Association: South East States 
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There very many new products today, go to Home Depot and trace and cut.
Good luck, Steve |
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| tronporsche |
Oct 6 2008, 12:19 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 281 Joined: 21-August 08 From: California Member No.: 9,447 Region Association: Central California |
In my 75' doors, after the old board was replaced with new, and then re-vynled by a upholstry guy, I put a 5 1/4 and a 4 1/2 I believe these are the sizes) in the bottom frond corner, i mounted them in by just using machine screws to go into the door metal. They fit perfectly. I then had the upholstry person cut two holes on the INSIDE VYNL PADDING, and board , and I get good sound , but you will need some amplification to push, as there is some muffling. If you want all of the sound , than cut thru the vynl.....but you had better be accurate !!! Than just put some grill covers on. But I like the look of the entire door vynl.
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| brownaar |
Oct 6 2008, 06:10 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 263 Joined: 23-September 04 From: Gate City, VA Member No.: 2,813 Region Association: None |
I'm looking at the same issue. Here's a link to a member vendor who does replacement door panels using a fiberglass core.
914 products |
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| zonedoubt |
Oct 6 2008, 01:34 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Members Posts: 668 Joined: 14-May 03 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 696 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(brownaar @ Oct 6 2008, 05:10 AM) I'm looking at the same issue. Here's a link to a member vendor who does replacement door panels using a fiberglass core. 914 products I was looking at those. I think he also sells replacement vinyl. But I'm also considering how to repair the panels myself to save some $$$. They're in good condition other than the hole cut for the speaker. |
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| johannes |
Oct 6 2008, 02:03 PM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
If you have an early car with the metal part at the top of the panel, go to home depot and cut a panel yourself.
I had the same problem. I wanted to remove the speakers and repair the ugly panels. I have the late panels (post 75) and had to find cores in an acceptable shape. Some minor repairs were needed. If you want to see how to repair panel see my thread in the classics ... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=54608 . . |
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| r_towle |
Oct 6 2008, 02:12 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,577 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(zonedoubt @ Oct 6 2008, 12:56 AM) I am considering moving the speakers to the stock location. The vinyl on my door panels is ripped in some places and I'd like to get some replacement vinyl. Has anyone been succesful patching in material (pressboard, masonite?) where the speaker holes were and recovering the door panels? Personally I would either find a used set, or buy a piece of masonite from the local store and make a new pair. If that is not going to happen... cut a piece of masonite the exact size of the speaker hole and fiberglass it both front and back...sand smooth and lay on new vinyl. With any repair, cut a new piece of plastic vapor barrier and glue it to the metal door frame before your final install of the new panel. The vapor barrier will ensure that the new panel does not rot out in two years.. Also, make sure your drains are clean in the bottom of the door...possibly drill a few new ones at the lowest point. Rich |
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