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Re-attach brushed aluminum insert

Started by Mike G., August 10, 2025, 08:10:09 AM

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Mike G.

August 10, 2025, 08:10:09 AM
What would be the best way to re-attach the brushed aluminum insert on a 1967 Shelby door panel? The backside has a dried yellow glue film. Thank you in advance for any suggestions. Mike G.

JD

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August 10, 2025, 08:40:03 AM Last Edit: August 10, 2025, 08:47:36 AM by JD
I seem to remember the originals had long tabs tabs that extended through the panel and were bend-over onto the back to hold them in-place.

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'67 Shelby Headlight Bucket Grommets https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=254.0
'67 Shelby Lower Grille Edge Protective Strip https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=1237.0

Bob Gaines

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August 10, 2025, 09:43:54 AM
Quote from: JD on August 10, 2025, 08:40:03 AMI seem to remember the originals had long tabs tabs that extended through the panel and were bend-over onto the back to hold them in-place.

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+1 . You remember correctly and to add there are reproductions made correctly with the tabs. Lessor reproductions are made to glue onto the the existing brushed aluminum panel as a insert. Sometimes the aluminum tabs break off and in that case I can see why someone might use a glue to hold the panel in place. I not tell for sure what the OP is working with a original panel or a reproduction.
Bob Gaines,Shelby Enthusiast, Shelby Collector , Shelby Concours judge SAAC,MCA,Mid America Shelby

roddster

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August 10, 2025, 12:04:28 PM Last Edit: August 10, 2025, 12:24:40 PM by roddster
Yes, you cannot bend those tabs back and forth too many times or off they snap. But I would try construction adhesive. The issue with that is you need the hold it until it "sets".
As an alternative,consider insulation nails. The base is about 1" X 1" , from the base from one side to center it near the edge. Same construction glue but you don't have to hold it until it sets. Just stick it in and let the glue dry. Bend the nail over just like the tab.

Mike G.

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August 11, 2025, 07:07:48 AM Last Edit: August 11, 2025, 07:09:33 AM by Mike G.
Thank you all for taking the time to help with your responses. I am somewhat versed on the 69/70 BOSSES but have very limited time on the early cars, especially a Shelby. If you are saying that the insert should have tabs to hold it in place, this car does not, so as Bob says it has the lesser reproduction.

Thanks for the photo JD, nice to see how the original should be.
 
Thank you Roddster for your clarification on what to do, Those were my thoughts but needed a little affirmation to push me that way. I will try to figure something out about the wait time on holding the panel until the glue dries :) a. Thanks all, Mike G.   
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