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Subject:Re: Wanted driver's door pocket
From:Marc Perdue
Date:Wed, 26 Nov 2014 14:07:23 -0500

Tom,

I haven't done this before, but the first thing that came to my mind
was snipping off the head of a short nail that will fit in the screw
holes, line it up on the door, then press it in to mark the panel.

Marc Perdue

On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 1:41 PM, Tom Buese <tantonbz@gmail.com> wrote:
> Great tips on pocket attachment volks!  Thanks!
>
> As usual, YMMV!
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> Mr. BZ
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> On Wed, Nov 26, 2014 at 12:18 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
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>> here's another tip I did few years ago...
>>
>> - in advance position the door pocket on the door panel to where you want
>> it, put some chalk marks for positioning
>> - take some screws and put them on the door pocket
>> - dab some latex paint on the head of the screw
>> - position the door pocket on the chalk marks and press - the paint will
>> leave marks for drilling the holes
>> - drill the hole on paint marks
>> - remove the screws and attach the door pocket from the other side of the
>> door panel.
>> - do not force on the screws because the screws bosses may brake - if they
>> do then use JB Weld to fix
>>
>> :-)
>>
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> Tom Buese