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...and then there's moments like this. Hey, at least the tape is white -- I made some effort to match!

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Truth is, both doors need some metal work and a repaint, and now is just not the time to get that done. So the tape will at least keep the holes covered for now.
 
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Been listenin' to "Car Talk", Drew? :devilgrin:

Hey, like you said, at least it's not the grey tape!
 
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If you do body work with duct tape...... you miiight be a redneck!

Seriously go to autozone, buy a couple rubber plugs. Even if you paint them white - will look better and not start peeling 48 hours from now
 
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JPSmit said:
Seriously go to autozone, buy a couple rubber plugs. Even if you paint them white - will look better and not start peeling 48 hours from now
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Unfortunately there are cracks in both doors in addition to the holes I covered. Thought about some plugs, may still go that route later on if the tape doesn't hold up. Really I'm hoping that I can get the doors sorted correctly this coming winter.
 
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If that's the crack showing through the tape, that's about as serious as I've ever seen!
 
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If that's the crack showing through the tape, that's about as serious as I've ever seen!
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It is. Crack goes all the way down to one of the bolt holes for the mirror. Going to need some serious welding and reinforcement, beyond my abilities that's for sure.
 
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