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.

 

[YY1]

Please show the new panels?

What brand are they?

PUI stuff is famous for leaving OEM features off of their products.

I have several door pulls, and may even have a tan one.

 

[73MAG400]

Shaggyracer. I think YY1 might be your answer especially from a shipping point of view. I am in Canada and the border is a bigger problem than it use to be. Keep in touch as I have a bunch of 3rd gen parts and I usually do Carlisle in July so that makes things a little easier. Have fun with the car. 3rd Gen Chargers are starting to get some recognition out there.

 

[YY1]

@Shaggyracer

It looks like you changed to a black interior.

If you show the new panels, we can be of more help.

I don't have any black pulls but I have a couple dark green ones (74 jade).
Dying them may or may not hold.
I've had good luck dying hard plastic with an extremely thorough cleaning and SEM adhesion promoter, but those were not often grabbed parts (cassette pod).

I just thought- low line Chargers (WL VIN) may not have had pulls.

 

[Shaggyracer]

@Shaggyracer

It looks like you changed to a black interior.

If you show the new panels, we can be of more help.

I don't have any black pulls but I have a couple dark green ones (74 jade).
Dying them may or may not hold.
I've had good luck dying hard plastic with an extremely thorough cleaning and SEM adhesion promoter, but those were not often grabbed parts (cassette pod).

I just thought- low line Chargers (WL VIN) may not have had pulls.

I did change to a black interior, and I bought replacement upper door panels from classic industries. The new panels don’t allow for pull straps but I’m hoping to modify them. Are you willing to part with the straps you have?

 

[Shaggyracer]

Please show the new panels?

What brand are they?

PUI stuff is famous for leaving OEM features off of their products.

I have several door pulls, and may even have a tan one.

These are the panels I bought.