Defender door cards...

Aug 26, 2005 2 Replies

... are another bit that seems to be frightfully expensive if one goes for Landy originals. It's reasonable I suppose, as the things are fragile and big and presumably not needed in the same quantities as, say, brake shoes.



Previous owner of Marge had a nice couple of Dobermans but which were apparently rather 'chewy', so I've got nastyily remodelled door cards all round.



I'm wondering about using aly chequer-plate, as it ought to be reasonably lightweight and durable, but I'm wondering too if flatness is not good (are there sticky-out bits in the doors, or sticky-in bits in the car to cause problems). I know you can do this nicely at the back, but what about the side doors, especially the front pair?



Can the team suggest tidy, not-to-upset-her-indoors, and not-too-expensive alternatives? Bestest of all, is there a nice chap selling a kit (Richard?). Before anyone says, that hardboard with peg holes or simulated tiles is right out!



Regards,



Simonm.


If t'was I then I'd be thinking about installing wing bead trim between the door and the ally (as fitted between vw wings and body) This should overcome any incompatible metals corrosion.

Next take a tip from a 4x4 is born and leave slight cutouts at the corner that is lowest once the door is open on level ground to allow water to drain out.

Then consider scrapping that idea and visit B & Q to price up their plastic immitation alloy checkerplate just for comparison.

I fitted a custom interior to a VW beetle a few years back... consisted of some duvet sets butchered to fit over the pannels and stapled into place. Looked very expensive but cost peanuts off the market..... h'mmm suicide doors and solenoid locks too.

Lee D

In article , SpamTrapSeeSig writes

Hmm... probably sounded like that when the dogs had a mouthful of it.

Regards,

Simonm.

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