NEW REPRODUCTION - Maverick/Comet Door Panels

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  1. BKelley

    BKelley Comet Enthusiast

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    Greetings all, after years of waiting and working very closely with the vendor, below is from an email I just received from the VP of Distinctive Industries:

    Hi Brian,

    We will be releasing the Maverick door panels in the next 30 days.

    I have not informed my dealers yet but will do so in the next week or so.


    Get the word out!


    Thanks for your patience,

    Dennis

    Dennis Roberts

    Vice President Distinctive Industries
    Chair of the ARMO Select Committee

    Now you know before the vendors!!....A big "thank you" goes out to Jeff Thomas (rthomas771) for supplying samples years ago. I will get more details regarding the 71 panel with comfortweave.
    A list of vendors can be found here, even if they do not specialize in Mavericks, the panels can be ordered through them, of course Melvins Classic Ford Parts will carry them:
    http://www.distinctiveindustries.com/where-to-buy

    70-72 Maverick-71-72 Comet STD  FDP.JPG 71-72 Maverick-71-72 Comet DLX FDP.JPG 73-75 Maverick-73-75 Comet Luxury Decor FDP.JPG 73-76 Maverick-73-76 Comet Decor FDP.JPG 73-77 Maverick-73-77 Comet STD FDP.JPG
     
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    This so coolllllllllll I can't wait
     
  3. Crazy Larry

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    'Nice.
    I want the '75-'77 LDO panels.
    Luxury Decor FDP.JPG
     
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    z28th1s MCCI State Rep Coordinator

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    Awesome!! :bananaman:
     
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    Anyone know what the backing is on these? Better than the stock masonite?
     
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    There's nothing wrong with Masonite. There's supposed to be a layer of 4mil plastic between the door and the panel as a moisture barrier.
     
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    Maybe not Larry, but something a little more durable for the pins would be nice.
     
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    Brian, that is awesome!
     
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    Mine lasted 40 years. How much more durable do they need to be? There are tools made for removing the clips without damaging the masonite backing.
     
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    :whistle: Bet'cha these Niiice son of a guns are gonna be PRICEY !!! Some info on their Mustang panels


    Distinctive Industries 1971-73 Mustang Standard Front Door Panels feature the original Corinthian grain in 32 oz. vinyl. The dielectric patterns and pleats are correct. The correct hole placement is pre-cut into the panel and backed by die cut fiber board, just like the originals.

    Features:

    • Original Corinthian grain vinyl

    • Correct dielectric "Heat Seal" Pattern

    • Correct colors matched to the original vinyl

    • .100-inch thickness poly-coated "Autoboard" backing

    • Front Door Panels are perimeter stapled

    • Limited lifetime warranty
     
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    This is awesome news! Thanks again to all of those people who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to get these done!! I know it's been a long haul...
     
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    Awesome news... I want two sets...
     
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    That's fantastic!!! Big thanks to Brian and Jeff for making this happen and to the manufacturer for being willing to make them.
     
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    Where are the holes?
     
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    The photos are of pre-production panels.... these are made to inspect any tooling changes that may be required. These are the last ran and passed quality control.
     
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