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Peanut74 · 05-04-2021, 02:12 PM

Been doing some searches but can't find the information that I am looking for. I am in the process of building my own door panels. I have the backing panels cut out and sealed them in case water gets on them. My big question is how to hold the panels to the door skin. I have seen where people have used Velcro with what appears to be mixed results. I really don't want to use screws as I would like to hide the fasteners. Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks

**Steeveedee** · 05-04-2021, 02:28 PM

You'd have to drill some holes, but you could use some of those plastic push-in fasteners placed under the upholstery...though I don't see any upholstery, yet. Some door panels also have metal spring clips, which are more easily removed.

**A1971Blazer** · 05-04-2021, 02:33 PM

My buddy is an upholstery guy
He uses some kind of spring clip on the panel then he covers it with some kind of thin plastic layer....then the vinyl, or some thin foam, and then the vinyl...
He also uses a PVC foam board on some of his panels...it can be heated and formed.
I can ask him about the clips...he lives next door

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Peanut74 · 05-04-2021, 02:45 PM

I have been looking for a double headed Christmas tree fasteners but can't find one that has a 3/16" space between the heads. One of my backup plans was to use a single head Christmas tree fastener. If your buddy's wire clips can work with the 3/16" luan I'm using that would be great.

LS short box · 05-04-2021, 05:16 PM

I know some guys have used industrial strength velcro. No holes to drill and no clips.

**Steeveedee** · 05-04-2021, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by A1971Blazer

My buddy is an upholstery guy
He uses some kind of spring clip on the panel then he covers it with some kind of thin plastic layer....then the vinyl, or some thin foam, and then the vinyl...
He also uses a PVC foam board on some of his panels...it can be heated and formed.
I can ask him about the clips...he lives next door

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That's the metal clip I was thinking of!

**HO455** · 05-04-2021, 09:29 PM

I don't have any help for attaching the panels but, I will post this link which may help down the road.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=798102

gferris5 · 05-05-2021, 04:37 PM

Why not rare earth magnets? Use a forstner bit to drill into the back of the piece and hot glue in the magnets and they'd be hidden and super strong, but easy to remove if you need.

**dagnabbitt** · 05-05-2021, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gferris5

Why not rare earth magnets? Use a forstner bit to drill into the back of the piece and hot glue in the magnets and they'd be hidden and super strong, but easy to remove if you need.

^^^

I was just going to suggest this. You can get these from anyplace that makes magnetic nametags if you cannot find them on the internet. Extremely and surprisingly strong.

Peanut74 · 05-07-2021, 09:19 PM

Thanks guys, you gave me some good options to look into. I like the magnet idea as we used that setup to hold gaskets in place on water heater doors. They had oil and grease on the metal and noting would stick to it. Hadn't thought about using then on the door card.

Sorry about the late response as the tornado blew down trees in the neighborhood. Took some time to get them all cleaned up.

Peanut74 · 05-13-2021, 10:31 PM

Well I ordered and received some 1.25" dia by 1/8" thick rare earth magnets. They each are suppose to have 18 pounds each of holding force so I put 5 on the inner panel and 6 on the large panel. Once the epoxy hardens I will put them on the door and see how well they do.

05-04-2021, 02:12 PM	#1
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 590	DIY Door Panel - Questions Been doing some searches but can't find the information that I am looking for. I am in the process of building my own door panels. I have the backing panels cut out and sealed them in case water gets on them. My big question is how to hold the panels to the door skin. I have seen where people have used Velcro with what appears to be mixed results. I really don't want to use screws as I would like to hide the fasteners. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks Attached Images __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a million pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk" 2012 Jeep JKU "Crush" 1976 Chevy short bed with a 327 and 3 on the tree (Sold it to buy the Blazer) 1971 Chevy Blazer (Sold it)

05-04-2021, 02:28 PM	#2
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,087	Re: DIY Door Panel - Questions You'd have to drill some holes, but you could use some of those plastic push-in fasteners placed under the upholstery...though I don't see any upholstery, yet. Some door panels also have metal spring clips, which are more easily removed. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

05-04-2021, 02:33 PM	#3
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,106	Re: DIY Door Panel - Questions My buddy is an upholstery guy He uses some kind of spring clip on the panel then he covers it with some kind of thin plastic layer....then the vinyl, or some thin foam, and then the vinyl... He also uses a PVC foam board on some of his panels...it can be heated and formed. I can ask him about the clips...he lives next door __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer ............. Last edited by A1971Blazer; 05-04-2021 at 02:45 PM.

05-04-2021, 02:45 PM	#4
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 590	Re: DIY Door Panel - Questions I have been looking for a double headed Christmas tree fasteners but can't find one that has a 3/16" space between the heads. One of my backup plans was to use a single head Christmas tree fastener. If your buddy's wire clips can work with the 3/16" luan I'm using that would be great. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a million pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk" 2012 Jeep JKU "Crush" 1976 Chevy short bed with a 327 and 3 on the tree (Sold it to buy the Blazer) 1971 Chevy Blazer (Sold it)

05-04-2021, 05:16 PM	#5
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,922	Re: DIY Door Panel - Questions I know some guys have used industrial strength velcro. No holes to drill and no clips.

05-04-2021, 09:29 PM	#7
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,803	Re: DIY Door Panel - Questions I don't have any help for attaching the panels but, I will post this link which may help down the road. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=798102 __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

05-05-2021, 04:37 PM	#8
gferris5 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The land of fruits and nuts Posts: 193	Re: DIY Door Panel - Questions Why not rare earth magnets? Use a forstner bit to drill into the back of the piece and hot glue in the magnets and they'd be hidden and super strong, but easy to remove if you need. __________________ Have mercy, I'm recovering from my 4x4 addiction.

05-07-2021, 09:19 PM	#10
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 590	Re: DIY Door Panel - Questions Thanks guys, you gave me some good options to look into. I like the magnet idea as we used that setup to hold gaskets in place on water heater doors. They had oil and grease on the metal and noting would stick to it. Hadn't thought about using then on the door card. Sorry about the late response as the tornado blew down trees in the neighborhood. Took some time to get them all cleaned up. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a million pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk" 2012 Jeep JKU "Crush" 1976 Chevy short bed with a 327 and 3 on the tree (Sold it to buy the Blazer) 1971 Chevy Blazer (Sold it)

05-13-2021, 10:31 PM	#11
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 590	Re: DIY Door Panel - Questions Well I ordered and received some 1.25" dia by 1/8" thick rare earth magnets. They each are suppose to have 18 pounds each of holding force so I put 5 on the inner panel and 6 on the large panel. Once the epoxy hardens I will put them on the door and see how well they do. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a million pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk" 2012 Jeep JKU "Crush" 1976 Chevy short bed with a 327 and 3 on the tree (Sold it to buy the Blazer) 1971 Chevy Blazer (Sold it)



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