Deluxe door panel pre-drilled hole cover up

[Michael O’Harran]

What have some of you done to deal with a predrilled hole for a remote mirror that you don't have? I have looked for panel plugs, though don't know if I'd like that, but can't find them for 1972. I have looked for just the remote mirror assembly to add the handle only, but can't find the back to lock it all in, just the handle and front washer bezel. I have heard other mention placing something like and emblem over it, but that's not crazy with me either. I saw one that said tweeters, but I already have my stereo system set and its only on one side. Looking for more suggestions from others. Thanks.

 

[RIBS]

Maybe someth like this sprayed the correct color or vinyl wrapped? Cheap from Home Depot

 

[Michael O’Harran]

Maybe someth like this sprayed the correct color or vinyl wrapped? Cheap from Home Depot View attachment 61026

Okay. So I might need to think beyond car sites maybe and make something work. Thanks.

 

[c9zx]

Go to this link to find a location near you. https://wecanfixthat.com/locations/#.Yjoj9i-B1AY
I have had work done by them to repair door panels and seats. Excellent results, you will never see the offending hole. Chuck

 

[Michael O’Harran]

Can anyone give me the close up pictures of the remote knob and bezel with measurements on the flat space around it before the panel contours out from being flat? I'm thinking of adding an emblem or badge, but need to know the space I'm working with and my original door panels seem to be missing? Thanks

 

[Aus73Mach1]

Can anyone give me the close up pictures of the remote knob and bezel with measurements on the flat space around it before the panel contours out from being flat? I'm thinking of adding an emblem or badge, but need to know the space I'm working with and my original door panels seem to be missing? Thanks

Are these the measurements you are after? If not I can get a few more of the various pieces.

 

[Michael O’Harran]

Are these the measurements you are after? If not I can get a few more of the various pieces.

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I really appreciate you doing this b that helps for a better idea on the hole size so yes, but I was actually looking for the measurements of the flat space on the door panel around that remote knob. So if I create a badge/emblem to cover that hole what space do I have to place something flat against the panel before it won’t lay flat because the panel slopes out. Does that make sense?

 

[Aus73Mach1]

I really appreciate you doing this b that helps for a better idea on the hole size so yes, but I was actually looking for the measurements of the flat space on the door panel around that remote knob. So if I create a badge/emblem to cover that hole what space do I have to place something flat against the panel before it won’t lay flat because the panel slopes out. Does that make sense?

Michael, my door panel was a new repro, so not sure if it is the same as an original panel. I just wanted to cover the hole. I cut a disk shape out of black textured plastic to match the largest area of the hole, shaved the inside edge and packed it out with smaller pieces so it finished flush with the vinyl trim. The photo is the first attempt but he hole turned out to be not quite round so another was shaped to fit the hole exactly. As both the plastic and the panel vinyl are gloss black, it is not really noticeable.
David

 

[Michael O’Harran]

Michael, my door panel was a new repro, so not sure if it is the same as an original panel. I just wanted to cover the hole. I cut a disk shape out of black textured plastic to match the largest area of the hole, shaved the inside edge and packed it out with smaller pieces so it finished flush with the vinyl trim. The photo is the first attempt but he hole turned out to be not quite round so another was shaped to fit the hole exactly. As both the plastic and the panel vinyl are gloss black, it is not really noticeable.
David

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Thank you very much. That’s good to know