Door Panels

[Razzle ‘73]

Can the deluxe door panels on '73 vert be replaced with standard panels?

 

[cwalker509]

Yes. You will also need to change your inside door release mechanism. The deluxe ones have a little plate welded on for the different handle.

 

[Hemikiller]

Yes you can. However, by the time you buy all the parts and restore the used items, you're at or above the cost of a set of Deluxe panels.

Metal door caps
Arm rests
Arm rest bases
Arm rest clips and screws
Base door panel pulls
Base door panel pull mechanisms


https://mustangmarket.net/Mustang/1...or Panels/1973 Mustang Deluxe Door Panels.htm

 

[giantpune]

Yes. You will also need to change your inside door release mechanism. The deluxe ones have a little plate welded on for the different handle.

Do you have a picture of the difference? I'm looking at going the other way, standard panels to deluxe ones.

 

[Hemikiller]

The deluxe mechanism has the extra tab welded on

 

[cwalker509]

Here is a pic of the two different std and deluxe types. There is another redesign that features little retention tabs. West Coast Classic Cougars also has pics of the various types. There are 2 redesigns of the handles and they are mirror parts from rh to lh. Be sure you get the correct ones.

 

[born2cruze]

You can bolt on a little piece of metal to extend the tab on the door mechanism for the deluxe door panel release

 

[RIBS]

I have all or most of the parts, I switched from standard to deluxe….all my parts are used, the Soft parts probably need replacement, but the hardware is good…if you are interested in parts send me a PM and I can go lay out what I have and send a few pictures…..the parts I have that are worn out can be bought aftermarket….

 

[mrgmhale]

You can bolt on a little piece of metal to extend the tab on the door mechanism for the deluxe door panel release

I ended up doing that for our 73 vert when its factory spot welded tab failed. It made more sense to just bolt it into place as opposed to trying to weld it back together. It turned out perfectly. Very easy to do. Here is a YouTube link where I am showing how I did it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1e1RaXP6Rk

 

[MaddMike]

The deluxe mechanism has the extra tab welded on



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It looks like I can find everything necessary for a standard to deluxe swap. BUT this item above looks like a dilemma. Does anyone make these or is the deluxe mechanism LH/RH an online/junkyard search item?

 

[MaddMike]

I have the standard door panels and they are fine and nothing wrong with them - but I am thinking of upgrading to the deluxe set this winter. Although I read mostly negative comments about them with fitment issues. I see TMI, Dashes direct and Mustang Market. I want to do good due diligence because the costs of shipping to Europe SUCK not to mention Customs + VAT. And if they aren't right then returns are a whole other nightmare. I am half-tempted to leave what I have alone (if it ain't broke don't fix it). Can I ask for some commentary - just how "off" are these aftermarket panels? or better yet, is there someone who produces quality and matching panels?