Best solution, repair or replace factory door inserts?

[Teo]

 

[Speedrdr]

I’d say that if you have a skill at doing/working with fiberglass, just jump right in and repair them. But what do I know, my 77 is on jack stands waiting on me to reassemble.

Randy

 

[JGbronc]

Definitely repair them. The original inserts are unique and hard to find.

 

[Teo]

Definitely repair them. The original inserts are unique and hard to find.

I am definitely not an expert with fiberglass repair. I agree with you about the repair. The parts are in place now and with a few new fasteners and a quality repair they will be good as 1966 new. I’ll research a shop that’s familiar with this a request any recommendations that my fellow owners can help me with. Thank you all.

 

[.94 OR]

Might inquire at a boat shop. They might be able to lead you to someone that works on glass bodies. Doesn't look all that difficult, but my time working on a fiberglass canoe tells me I'd just soon hire it out.

 

[Teo]

Might inquire at a boat shop. They might be able to lead you to someone that works on glass bodies. Doesn't look all that difficult, but my time working on a fiberglass canoe tells me I'd just soon hire it out.

 

[Teo]

Thanks Bronco Guru, I agree. My experience says to let the craftsman do their job. I’ll check some local boat shops

 

[.94 OR]

Signs:
Pitkin Nursery: UofI?
Yamhill River: Western Oregon?

 

[Jdgephar]

Fiberglass is easy to work on. You can get kits for small stuff at the hardware store. The resin won't stick to plastic, so use plastic sheets, bags, whatever to your advantage over wood or something to clamp stuff together while the resin dries. Put new sheets on the backside of the breaks, and then use a softer, sandable filler on the paint side that's easy to work with.

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[Teo]

Thank you my new friend