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"Audri" 1963 VW 1500 Variant
Map Pockets
The 55 year old door panel map pockets were badly sagging despite the panels themselves being in excellent condition. Pedro said it was easy to adjust the elastic, so I gave it a try.
Removed the lower panel, glued the oil skin paper into place, then removed the vinyl covering to find the elastic hooks. Opened up the clasps and drilled holes 2" away from original holes. Inserted the hooks and flattened the clasps. Then glued it all back together.
The right side door insulation had come down so that needed to be reglued & attached inside the door shell.
Now the map pockets are tight!

Saggy 55 year old pocket


Glued oil skin paper to door

Removed hooks

Loosened clasps

Added two holes

Attached hooks into holes


Plastic screw caps installed

Left pocket finished

Saggy right pocket

Door insulation glue setting

Door insulation gets new glue

Looks like hamburger meat

Reattaching vinyl to panel

Right door pocket is finished
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