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I have a 26 roadster and I am replacing the door panels. What is the correct way to fasten the panel to the wood door frame? Were the nails/tacks exposed originally?
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NO! They were concealed on the inside by being under the cover material. Sometimes when the panels are changed or recovered screws are used in the corners and at the sides and bottom.  
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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On my '25 tourer, the panels are nailed to the door frame with little flat-heads. They are a special and I cannot recall their name.The nail heads are seen as soon as the door is opened. The only ones hidden and across the top of the doors and they are hidden by the door card trim.
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Al
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i hope i can be of some help. i installed my interior in my 27. i bought my kit from lebaron bonney. nice but very expensive. anyway, there is a procedure that i learned from the instructions that is called BLIND NAILING. it is very simple but takes some time. if you are interested in the procedure send me a pm or give me a call. i'll help you in your nailing.
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G;day,
Please post the procedure up on here then we can all learn from it.... YES/NO
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Plus one on Grant's post.
Bob D.
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ok, here goes. all you need are a pack of brads. brads are small nails, maybe a half inch long with out a head. next you need a upholstery pin. a large needle will also work. take the pin and insert it into the fabric and under it. next drive the brad in but not through the fabric. drive the brad as close to the fabric as possible. now lift up on the needle or pin until the brad goes thru the fabric. pull out pin and tap lightly with a hammer. presto, you have now BLIND NAILED. hope this helps and is not to confusing.
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The panel attachment system used on my 28 sport con. sport cab. is one of the best I've seen, and makes it really easy to remove the panel and put it back on, as I did recently due to a window winder mechanism failing.
Remember this was down here in Aus. and is the same system used in 1950's and 60's Holden cars. I'm pretty sure Chev used the same or similar attachment.
1. The Holden clip used clamps into a hole, (approx, 1/2" hole) in the backing panel for the trim. It slides in behind the panel under the trim.
2. Drill a hole exactly opposite the hole (in the trim backing board) exactly opposite in the doorframe timber, about 3/4" deep and slightly larger than the max. width of the clip.
3. cut a piece of thin metal approx, 1 1/2" x 3/4" metal for each hole.
4. drill a hole in the metal approx. the same dia as the narrow section of the clip.
5. tack this metal piece over the hole in the the matal that is nailed on.
The trim can now be clipped on and off easily whithout damaging the trim.
As I have my trim out, I'll take some photos of all this which will help understand what I'm talking about.
Chris
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Thanks Jerry27. I think I will be able to do it now.
Cool stuff!!!
Bob D.
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chevguroo. That is a very interesting idea can you show what the clip looks like. Is it a T or L shape
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Had a bad health day yesterday, so didn't get my photos. Will today. I'll get a photo of the clip and everything else.
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glad i was of some help. if you think i can be of further help, give me a pm bob
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Just returned from a long trip attending the VCCA National Board Meeting. When I get some sleep I will post the pictures that chevguroo sent and they will explain everything.
RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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Sounds good, I look forward to seeing them.
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RAY Chevradioman http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/1925 Superior K Roadster 1928 Convertible, Sport, Cabriolet 1933 Eagle, Coupe 1941 Master Deluxe 5-Passenger Coupe 1950 Styleline Deluxe 4-Door Sedan 1950 Styleline Deluxe Convertible 2002 Pontiac, Montana, Passenger Van 2014 Impala, 4-Door Sedan, White Diamond, LTZ 2017 Silverado, Double Cab, Z71, 4X4, White, Standard Bed, LTZ If you need a shoulder to cry on, pull off to the side of the road. Death is the number 1 killer in the world.
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On my '25 tourer, the panels are nailed to the door frame with little flat-heads. They are a special and I cannot recall their name.The nail heads are seen as soon as the door is opened. The only ones hidden and across the top of the doors and they are hidden by the door card trim.Regards Al How did the English language become so different? Your door panels = door trims or cards to me. My door panles = door skins to you maybe. Sorry about the confusion, you must have wondered what planet I was from!! Al
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Al
You're dead right about about different descriptions.eg.
Our tourers had a hood (and hood bows to hold it up). The US hood is what we call a bonnet. US dosen't have tourers either they're are called touring.
We have a gearstick, US has a shifter. We also call an adjustable spanner a shifter, Us call it a wrench.
We have mudguards US have fenders and so it goes on.
To me an old Chev door has a frame, on the outside is a skin, on the inside is an upholstery panel.
Chris
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