TR6 Door Panels

[sundown]

Hi I just recieved my new door panels from Victoria Britsh are there any tricks to keeping the panel compressed against the spring soyou can place the 1/8 pin into the handles I really donot have anybody around to help at this time Thanks

 

[DNK]

Some don't reinstall the spring
"Nother trick is to use a coat hanger as a pin.
Cut 3/4 the way at the proper spot.Stick it in the handle hole and bend it and it will break

 

[Gliderman8]

After wrestling with the same scenario when installing my panels, I decided not install the springs; even without the springs, it was still a PITA. I used a tapered pin that I bought in the local True Value store and have not had any issues at all with them.

 

[sundown]

The problem I'm having is without the spring for pressure the door panels will not snug up against the handles

 

[DNK]

My thinking on that is to put something behind the panels to push them out
Like a spring

 

[sundown]

WOW! ....Thanks I never thought of that. Gee I guess you can get ALL the answers on this site

 

[DNK]

We aim to please

 

[Tr6easyrider]

I use this https://www.harborfreight.com/5-1-2-half-inch-locking-clamp-99930.html only mine has a curve like this one https://www.harborfreight.com/5-1-2-half-inch-locking-clamp-99930.html only shorter like the 5 1/2 in. I use my knee for the window handle can't remember how I did the door handle.

 

[TR4nut]

I've worked out a method that has done well for me: I install the spring as normal, install the panel, install the plastic escutcheon, and use a scratch awl to locate the hole in the handle and press hard on the handle into the door until the scratch awl locates the hole in the window winder shaft. Basically the scratch awl holds everthing in place where it is supposed to be. Then I take a small needle nose, or use a hemostat like what TR6easyrider uses, and get the pin in position on the opposite side of the handle. Start the pin in place, and very slowly withdraw the scratch awl. Hard to explain and takes some practice but it is workable.

 

[pdplot]

I use the same method. Gets easier the more you do it - like most things.

 

[kayo]

I use this https://www.harborfreight.com/5-1-2-half-inch-locking-clamp-99930.html only mine has a curve like this one https://www.harborfreight.com/5-1-2-half-inch-locking-clamp-99930.html only shorter like the 5 1/2 in. I use my knee for the window handle can't remember how I did the door handle.

We used to use those for holding the bitter ends to get one more hit.... Never mind.