AMD Challenger Doorskin Install

[nick68]

Dave from Roseville sent me my challenger doorskin. Thanks Paul for the prompt delivery. When the box came it was the usual AMD heavy duty box. When I opened it I was a bit leary upon noy seeing styrofoam cushions inside and just bubble wrapping.

But as you can see there was not a dent or ding anywhere. Removing the old doorskin was quite simply a matter of grinding the door edges with a flap wheel sanding disk. The I removed the remaing spot welded edge, Cleaned the edges and primed and test fitted. Only one small area of concern and I believe that was due to a broken doorshell spot weld that caused frame warp. This was my only area I needed to really work with. Other wise the skin just fell right on and the body lines were spot on.

Hanging a heavy door by yourself is not fun , so I got a rolling table that jacks up. 

[nick68]

Of course my MIG welder tank was on empty and nobody is open to fill it, so I had to quit for the weekend.

[wagesofsin]

i saw that table, thats a good idea.
looking good.   

[MoparCar]

The area you have circled on the picture titled "problem"----is that a stamping problem or is this from the twist due to the broken spot welds you referred to?

I'll be doing the same to my driver's door and I need to know if it's the tooling or another issue before I purchase.

Thanks, Wes

[nick68]

The jacking table is the greatest thing for door removal and installation. Eastwood has something similiar, but much more expensive. I added the the uprights using common black pipe and flanges.

I am not sure if it is a stamping issue or the broken spot weld plus me removing the remaining door edge with an air chisel. I will check the other door tommorrow. The curve in this area of the doorskin did strike me as odd tho. but like I said I will double check and I was able to coax the door frame into shape with a little hammer and dolly work. It just was not a drop in as I hoped, but not a show stopper in my opinion.

[wagesofsin]

you da man nick, keep us posted!   

p.s. anytime i know im gonna be welding, which is all the time , check the tank...   

[E-Body Products]

Excellent work.  I was lucky and didn't have to replace any skins though.  I am glad we all have an option in case we need to though.  Thanks AMD....   

Daniel
www.ebodyproducts.com
dj1965@ebodyproducts.com

[femtnmax]

Nick  Thanks for posting and the good pics.   I used my floor jack with pieces of 4x4 on top of the jack to raise my doors high enough into position by myself.  Did the job.

[gomangoRT/SE]

My door is off the car.  I am wondering if after I take off the old doorskin to put the door (back on ) the car and to fit the new skin.  I am concerned about the alignment of the two natural creases (body lines) in the door matching up with the rear quarter body lines.   Hmmmm or can I put this on with the door on a bench?  Or perhaps put on but do not spot weld then put the door back on to check the alignment.   Things that make you go hmmmmm.

[nick68]

"I am wondering if after I take off the old doorskin to put the door (back on ) the car and to fit the new skin."

I put the door shell on back on because I had the problem with the upper front curve . In hindsight I am glad I hung the shell back on first, It looks easier to line up the body line with the skin totally loose. Then I will clamp in place and peen over the lip.

[nick68]

Looking at the rightside door, it is now my thought that it is NOT a stamping issue, but rather my door being out of whack. I am gonna make a cardboard and sheet metal template and further compare the two sides. And hammer and dolly it back into the correct shape.

[nick68]

I think the problem is right here.

[DMZ73]

 

SWEEET!

I like the table too. I built one as well, mine just hangs the door and keeps it verticle with a few straps, an drolls on some wheels.
I am no where near hangin' my "new" door, but then again, I have no deadline.
 I have a decent door to replace the one on my car that is damaged, but that too needs repair. If I only had money....

Nice work. I think sometimes the flangework leaves a little to be desired on the re-pop panels. I think it is definitely not a showstopper, but a workable solution. Templates work great to resolve these issues, especially when you do have an original side to work with.

I want to see more. Kudos to AMD and Roseville for bringing the goods to CC.com!
Dan

[nick68]

I was finally able to get back into the garage last nite. I hammered the lip on and was able to resolve my little problem and did a very quick check of the body lines once the doorskin was firmly in place.

From what I can see the body lines are a perfect match to the quarter panel. I have not put the front fender on for a check, but that will come in a few days here. Pictures to follow.  And thanks for all your encouragement.

[wagesofsin]

way to go nick, glad you figured it out. gonna look great when you button it up.