On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 23:57, TerribleTom <silvereightynine@aol.com> wrote:
>
> mailinglists@moparhowto.com wrote:
>>
>> Anyone know what kind of plastic the door panels are made out of on the
>> 1st/2nd gen trucks? I have the infamous cracking problem at the top of
>> the door panel by the door lock knob.
>> I'm planning on taking the panels off and putting some sound deadening
>> film over it, and I'm thinking about picking up a plastic welder to try
>> to fix the panel. I want to be sure I get a kit that can weld that type
>> of plastic.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> M.B.
>>
>>
>
>
> Wish I could offer some info there - both of my Gen I's have that problem
> and I never bothered to try and fix it... since there were usually bigger
> problems to fix heh. I doubt any kind of plastic weld or even epoxy would
> be hold up long term, given the stress the panels are subjected to.
>
>
> I seem to recall seeing a while ago - some company somewhere that sold after
> market door panels. But seeing as our trucks are getting older and fewer -
> they might not be available anymore.
Maybe eventually they'll be considered "classics" and Year One will
start selling parts.
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