GermanLook Forums  

Go Back   GermanLook Forums > Technical Section > Body

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old December 17th 2007, 22:02
chug_A_bug's Avatar
chug_A_bug chug_A_bug is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Canada, Ontario,
Posts: 1,179
CF Door Panles

Hey Guys

well I'm very happy just got a Set of CF door Panles
Now I just want to know the best way to put them on?
what's Been Done out there... etc.
thanks

Chris.
__________________
74 Std. GL
08 Vw rabbit
18 WR250R
07 Chevy 3500 Dually
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old December 17th 2007, 22:17
Kafer_Mike Kafer_Mike is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 270
I'd seen people use velcro on the doors for a clean look; no screws. Not sure about the rear panels...
__________________
Kafer_Mike
Build 'em fast...or let 'em sit.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old December 18th 2007, 01:06
petevw's Avatar
petevw petevw is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: toronto, ontario, canada
Posts: 1,348
I've seen small black screws. Wouldn't the velcro sag/pull off when its really hot?
__________________
'72 super
'65 bus
'52 split
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old December 18th 2007, 01:21
Steve C's Avatar
Steve C Steve C is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 1,757
Hi

I reckon some allen head bolts wouild look very racer. You can get them with dome head.

Steve
__________________
STI powered 1303 in the works.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old December 18th 2007, 04:02
petevw's Avatar
petevw petevw is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: toronto, ontario, canada
Posts: 1,348
Steve great idea! Allen head, domed, stainless or anodized would look great.
__________________
'72 super
'65 bus
'52 split
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old December 18th 2007, 09:23
chug_A_bug's Avatar
chug_A_bug chug_A_bug is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Canada, Ontario,
Posts: 1,179
WOW Steve that's Sweet thanks For the Great Racie Look
and thanks Pete about the Sagy Part
Going to the Bolt Shop tonight
BTW: anyone have a Set of rear CF Panles?? they want to Sell

Chris.
__________________
74 Std. GL
08 Vw rabbit
18 WR250R
07 Chevy 3500 Dually
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old December 18th 2007, 10:26
Steve C's Avatar
Steve C Steve C is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 1,757
Hi

To make it really smooth, can you get hold of nut insert gun or rivenut tool? I use one like this http://www.wurth.com.au/cataloguevie...f=A09_0120.pdf

Steve
__________________
STI powered 1303 in the works.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old December 18th 2007, 11:09
chug_A_bug's Avatar
chug_A_bug chug_A_bug is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Canada, Ontario,
Posts: 1,179
hey Steve

well I have a Small Rivit gun and A Huge one that I can get From work
but I was thinking if I rivit it then anything I need to get back there I'll just have to Drill them out.

thanks tho

Chris.
__________________
74 Std. GL
08 Vw rabbit
18 WR250R
07 Chevy 3500 Dually
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old December 18th 2007, 15:51
gonebuggy's Avatar
gonebuggy gonebuggy is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Canada
Posts: 308
Chris,

The tool Steve is talking about actually rivets a nut to your door, so that you can thread a screw or bolt into it.
I've used them before, pretty slick

Alex
__________________
1970 Bug
2110cc. ???Whp, ???Ft/Lbs
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old December 18th 2007, 16:33
zeroaxe zeroaxe is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Linthelles, France
Posts: 260
Ah yes! Now I remember.... Steve C is referring to a tool that we used at my old work. Technically I wouldnt call it a nut that is riveted into the door, but rather something like an insert. Technicalities aside, those things work REALLY well! Just make sure that you got a SHARP drill bit THE SAME SIZE than the dia. of the insert, otherwise it wouldnt snugly fit once riveted, and give you endless frustration trying to bolt things down(the insert/nut will just spin in it's hole).

I wouldnt mind having one of those tools in my toolbox collection!
__________________
Zeroaxe

Last edited by zeroaxe; December 18th 2007 at 16:36.
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old December 18th 2007, 19:59
chug_A_bug's Avatar
chug_A_bug chug_A_bug is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Canada, Ontario,
Posts: 1,179
Hmmm I have Never Seen one B4 I guess I'll have to go pick one up
if I can Fine one and then it's in the Tool to Share with all.
Hey Alex where Do you think that I can Fine one??

thanks for all the help guys

Chris.
__________________
74 Std. GL
08 Vw rabbit
18 WR250R
07 Chevy 3500 Dually
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old December 18th 2007, 20:19
yellrhd's Avatar
yellrhd yellrhd is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Okinawa Japan
Posts: 17
I have one of these it works very good even for larger bolts sizes

This link if or the aluminum insert version but if you look further they make a steel insert model as well
http://www.toolsource.com/aluminum-k...-p-101304.html

JC whitney also carries this tool
__________________
An Air Cooled in the land of Rice Burners

Last edited by yellrhd; December 18th 2007 at 20:23.
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old December 18th 2007, 21:09
chug_A_bug's Avatar
chug_A_bug chug_A_bug is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Canada, Ontario,
Posts: 1,179
Sweet deal thanks alot, and after Not Being So Lazy and Doing A
Search there's a Fastenal just down the Street that Sells them
So I'll grab one tomorrow

Chris.
__________________
74 Std. GL
08 Vw rabbit
18 WR250R
07 Chevy 3500 Dually
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old December 18th 2007, 21:42
petevw's Avatar
petevw petevw is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: toronto, ontario, canada
Posts: 1,348
Chris, try and get a metric tool/inserts.
__________________
'72 super
'65 bus
'52 split
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old December 21st 2007, 20:33
FeralBug FeralBug is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 24
use the stock/factory clips, put them in the stock holes in the door, place some epoxy on the back of the clips, then align the panel into place.

once dried, the panel can be removed and replaced at ease just like the stock vw door panels.
doing it this way eliminates screw holes, giving a clean appearance.
this is how i did it, works perfectly. i hope this is useful.
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:52.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
© www.GermanLook.net 2002-2017. All Rights Reserved