Door panel bolt connector plastic

[tharbert1]

My 88 has broken plastic tabs (door panel) where the three bolts connect it to the door. All three have cracked and broken from age. As I looked at it, I wondered if I could re-enforce it with a piece of plastic from a milk bottle with some super glue. Anybody out there have a good solution that last?

[MPDano]

You could probably rivet a thin piece of metal and then make a hole in the metal the same size as the bolt. I wouldn't mess with glue or plastic in this area, the bolts will pull your panel towards the door.

[s928s]

Find "ROB BUDD" here or on rennlist. he sells a pre-cut metal repair panel.

look for the " 928 leather shop "

[Danglerb]

I "think" the source of the aluminum panel reinforcement is Australia, and a couple vendors sell it.

Best fix, get a nice unbroken plastic part, and put the reinforcement panel on before it breaks.

[tharbert1]

Not sure I understand. do you mean to reinforce the existing panel with plastic and then re-install?

[MPDano]

Nah, it fits in the door panel/arm rest I believe and reinforces it. Heres a pic.

928 Armrest Backing Support Bracket Set

Made of steel. Adds structure and support to the plastic and often broken 928 armrests. Two are included in this set along with mounting screws and washers.

$79 at 928LeatherShop

[Danglerb]

http://www.mailordercentral.com/928intl/prodinfo.asp?number=ARMREST

Maybe different, $85 a pair from 928Intl.

[tharbert1]

Gotcha, thanks!

[Rob M B]

The door armrest support brackets all come from the same source.