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    8/17/2014 9:27 PM  #1

    MWM
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    What's the secret on aligning the fold down?

    Hello All
    I have a '65 FB and I'm having problems getting my fold down panels to line up with the side panels without scratching. I was wondering if you had any suggestions?
    Thank you!

     

    8/20/2014 4:23 PM  #2

    rtmjr13@optonline.net
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    Re: What's the secret on aligning the fold down?

    Are rhe interior side panels original, or aftermarket? I have a 67, and when I replaced I the interior panels, they didn't fit the same. I think 65,67 are similar, but different. The mounting area on the new panels was thick, so I ground them to make them a little thinner. The metal reinforcement plates, were made out of plastic on the aftermarket part. I switched them out, helped keep then straight, not flex or warp. Hope this helped.

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    8/21/2014 6:01 AM  #3

    terry
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    Re: What's the secret on aligning the fold down?

    MWM wrote:

    Hello All
    I have a '65 FB and I'm having problems getting my fold down panels to line up with the side panels without scratching. I was wondering if you had any suggestions?
    Thank you!

    If you figure that out let me know! I leave my seat down most of the time and when I do set it up it is real slow.  My panels have been painted and I keep a can of that paint in my shop

     

    8/21/2014 11:18 AM  #4

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    Re: What's the secret on aligning the fold down?

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    Thanks for the suggestions! All panels are original though not original to my car with fresh paint. I will take apart and check the thickness and how it mounts at the latch. Maybe I can get a little more space.
    Thanks

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    8/24/2014 12:30 PM  #5

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    Re: What's the secret on aligning the fold down?

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    In my case I was able to tighten one of the four screws at the cover plate for the latch. This pulled the panel in a little to help clear the fold down panel.
    Thanks

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