1967 MkIII Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Hi AllMy door looks like this. Should I replace the entire door or try to fix this?Part catalogues mention doors and door skins.. dumb question maybe but what's the difference? The interior bits (panel, winder etc.) are fine so i'd keep mine.A door skin from Canley is around �60 and a used door from Quiller start at �75. A re-spray is on the to do list in any case.ThanksSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie55 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 2057 wrote:Hi AllMy door looks like this. Should I replace the entire door or try to fix this?Part catalogues mention doors and door skins.. dumb question maybe but what's the difference? The interior bits (panel, winder etc.) are fine so i'd keep mine.A door skin from Canley is around �60 and a used door from Quiller start at �75. A re-spray is on the to do list in any case.ThanksSteveHi Seve, no need to replace the door based on the pic you've shown. Thats a relatively easy repair for a capable welder. Quite simply, the damaged corner of the outer skin gets removed, the chassis frame underneath checked and repared as necessary, then a repair piece of made up metal can be welded in to finish the skin off. A bit of filler and paint and job done. You should check that the rest of the door is all good around the full flange periphery, only if that is looking dodgy would I suggest you replace the whole door.Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molten Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I agree with Roy. Get new metal shaped and butt-welded in assuming mating metal is good. Perhaps a new or good used door skin would be back-up option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967 MkIII Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 Thanks for the quick replies guys!good news too if it doesn't need to be replaced. I'll take off the inner panel and see what the door looks like from inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzy Posted January 9, 2011 Share Posted January 9, 2011 i had the exact same crack in my door on the drivers side, was just cleaned up and welded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967 MkIII Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Great news Fizzy, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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