This was absolutely brilliant. I have a 1960 El Camino and I just couldn’t find a good alternative to nice door panels other than spending over $1000 for new fabricated ones. So I had already made the panels out of pressed wood but plastic clips weren’t sturdy and would damage the panel in the event I had to remove them. This does expose the screws but I bought the exact rivets and screws and it looks beautiful. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Thank you again for sharing!
I like the hardened riv nut approach. I actually like that visible screw heads and have seen colored motorcycle fairing screws that I think would make a cool accent on the black ABS (which I have). Maybe "red" or "orange."
I have the same tool, but dissimilar metals can cause corrosion problems like galvanic corrosion. I’d check to see which ones to avoid. But hey, worse case they may be hard to get off later, but having them tight may just be worth it.
I made Baltic Birch panels. I used your link and bought the tool. This is the solution I’ve been looking for. The shorter screws were the ticket. I think they are 16mm. I tested them on the rear hatch first and drilled smaller holes in the birch. They are bitchen! 😎😎😎👍👍👍
Yeah, I traveled a bit in the beginning of the year, but things started shutting down and parks closing, gyms closing was the worst.. so back home now. I have another channel called dustibus, if you want to check it out. That’s where I am documenting my travels and this channel is more of a mechanical place for gearheads!! 🔧⚙️ It’s ok, I’ll be back out!! Thanks again for watching🤙
The rubber inserts probably don’t work as they’ll want to rotate freely before the start to compress and swell - ie the screw isn’t threading. If you could hold them steady while you start to screw they’d work
I know what you’re saying, but I don’t think the diameter was big enough when it was expanded. There was a little more wiggle room in there than I liked. They kept pulling thru. Not now!! I wouldn’t buy them, I’d get the plastic ones🤙
Dude, where is your inner door rain shield on your doors? Typically its thin plastic stuck on with byutle rubber that keeps the water off your inner door electric components. I suggest you make some for your doors.
This was absolutely brilliant. I have a 1960 El Camino and I just couldn’t find a good alternative to nice door panels other than spending over $1000 for new fabricated ones. So I had already made the panels out of pressed wood but plastic clips weren’t sturdy and would damage the panel in the event I had to remove them. This does expose the screws but I bought the exact rivets and screws and it looks beautiful. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Thank you again for sharing!
I like the hardened riv nut approach. I actually like that visible screw heads and have seen colored motorcycle fairing screws that I think would make a cool accent on the black ABS (which I have). Maybe "red" or "orange."
I have the same tool, but dissimilar metals can cause corrosion problems like galvanic corrosion. I’d check to see which ones to avoid. But hey, worse case they may be hard to get off later, but having them tight may just be worth it.
I made Baltic Birch panels. I used your link and bought the tool. This is the solution I’ve been looking for. The shorter screws were the ticket. I think they are 16mm. I tested them on the rear hatch first and drilled smaller holes in the birch. They are bitchen! 😎😎😎👍👍👍
Nice!! Glad it worked out for you🤙 Yeah 16mm would be perfect!
I've not seen these before, what a great product! Thanks for sharing!
Great video mate cheers
Another excellent video! When you get to Ca bring that tool and help with my doors! (Stupid deluxe panel mounts)
riivnuts are amazing for this. nice fix/mod
It’s SO nice🤙
Good vid.
I'm assuming you delayed your US tour due to Covid?
Yeah, I traveled a bit in the beginning of the year, but things started shutting down and parks closing, gyms closing was the worst.. so back home now. I have another channel called dustibus, if you want to check it out. That’s where I am documenting my travels and this channel is more of a mechanical place for gearheads!! 🔧⚙️ It’s ok, I’ll be back out!! Thanks again for watching🤙
The rubber inserts probably don’t work as they’ll want to rotate freely before the start to compress and swell - ie the screw isn’t threading. If you could hold them steady while you start to screw they’d work
I know what you’re saying, but I don’t think the diameter was big enough when it was expanded. There was a little more wiggle room in there than I liked. They kept pulling thru. Not now!! I wouldn’t buy them, I’d get the plastic ones🤙
Dude, where is your inner door rain shield on your doors? Typically its thin plastic stuck on with byutle rubber that keeps the water off your inner door electric components. I suggest you make some for your doors.
The moisture barrier is a must! It’ll also help against condensation inside the doors from when you sleep in the bus etc
Good point, I need to get some and put them on. The drivers door hasn’t had one for probably 10 or 12 years. I’ll put it on the list!!
@@PostPros Also add to the list....to get your windows tinted. 😎
Telll your father david wilcock i said hi!!