New Door Panels

[Shaggyracer]

Hello! I’m replacing the upper door panels in my ‘74 Charger. But the replacement panels don’t have pull straps like the originals. Any ideas on how to incorporate pull straps?

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

Hate to see you cut new door panels but could you use the old ones as templates and for the new ones and transfer over with that old setup?

 

[Shaggyracer]

Hate to see you cut new door panels but could you use the old ones as templates and for the new ones and transfer over with that old setup?

I was hoping to do that, but I can’t find the straps themselves. I only have one of the originals.

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

I was hoping to do that, but I can’t find the straps themselves. I only have one of the originals.

I’d post a “wanted to buy” in the parts interior section

 

[Shaggyracer]

I’d post a “wanted to buy” in the parts interior section

I’ll try that! Thank you for the tip!

 

[73MAG400]

Hey Shaggyracer I might be able to help you out. Can you post a picture of what you have. If the same as the 73 there are two chrome metal clips that cover the screws that hold the strap in place. For a number of reasons these bits always seem to go missing. I always keep my eyes open for them at Mopar Flea Markets and when ever I see a third gen Charger rotting away in someone's yard.

 

[Shaggyracer]

Hey Shaggyracer I might be able to help you out. Can you post a picture of what you have. If the same as the 73 there are two chrome metal clips that cover the screws that hold the strap in place. For a number of reasons these bits always seem to go missing. I always keep my eyes open for them at Mopar Flea Markets and when ever I see a third gen Charger rotting away in someone's yard.

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[Shaggyracer]

Hello! Here is a picture of the original door panel. I believe I have the chrome pieces for the straps, but I only have one of the original pull straps.