This door panel has a significant warp at the top when it is snugged up to the door. I am not sure how to fix it. Maybe slice it with a saw and then repair with fiberglass sheet and resin?
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...I would try this...Door panel off, Clamped to a 'Straight' Bar, then Masterful, Gentle, Exacting use of a 'Heat Gun'. Guide it Back into Form. Keep the Gun constantly moving the Full Length, NOT Too Close. Warming only, Very careful Not to Melt!! When it 'Contracts' should shrink back into place. Leave Clamped until cooled. Clamping is Most Important!
Good-Luck with it!
MJ
Are you sure the plastic post is in the hole?
Thanks Marlin.
Forest, the plastic post cannot hold the outward bow. I already broke one trying to make it stay flat.
I have the same problem on my door panels. My solution was to add a couple of matching trim screws to hold the panel in the correct location.
there are already trim screws in the top of the door panel. Doubt that even a purist would catch additional screws as being incorrect.
Larry
I used a variation of Marlin's approach by clamping the panel to the door and was able to fix the warp with a heat gun.
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Is that an original panel? I have never seen one with screw holes along the door, only the top edge?
I don't know that is a factory panel but I am guessing it is. It has three elongated holes near the top edge for the push in clips. Wilkinson thought I would need five per panel but these only take three. The car is an early 72 #2695.
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Only three on each side for 2511
Larry