JC Whitney used to have aftermarket door panels but they were cheesey
looking and pricey.
I'm trying to decide if I want to risk a Harbor Freight welder:
Or go all out and spend $$$$:
http://www.restockit.com/mini-weld-model-6-airless-plastic-welder-%28ure5600ht%29.html?prd=1
I suppose I shouldn't spend money as I need to replace my steering box
(the plink plink noise of death) but I love tools, and it makes my (soon
to be ex) wife so mad when she sees a new one. :)
M.B.
On 09/28/2010 08:57 PM, TerribleTom 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.
>
>
> --TerribleTom
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>
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