rcarlisle Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 I looked for those "door grommets" when I repainted my door panels but found nothing. Even newly purchased door panels don't seem to come with them. They seem to be "hen's teeth" rare. Green Sales has like one or 2 for one side and 4 for the other. Not sure the color - minght have to paint them. I'm going to just wait and see. I've got to get the seat redone before I can buy door panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 They seem to be "hen's teeth" rare. Green Sales has like one or 2 for one side and 4 for the other. Not sure the color - minght have to paint them. I'm going to just wait and see. I've got to get the seat redone before I can buy door panels. Maybe you can soften yours up and get them off and back on? I think Armor-All might do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Or maybe David has found some? You might search the forum for that base part number or "door handle grommet". RH black, I believe: https://www.rearcounter.com/E3TZ-10226A06-A-parts395344.html RH red, I believe: https://www.rearcounter.com/E3TZ-10226A06-C-parts255612.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlisle Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Maybe you can soften yours up and get them off and back on? I think Armor-All might do it? I was thinking maybe a hair dryer to warm them and not melt them like a heat gun could. Armor all might be like a thread solvent and be a good idea early to help soften as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 Maybe you can soften yours up and get them off and back on? I think Armor-All might do it? I was thinking maybe a hair dryer to warm them and not melt them like a heat gun could. Armor all might be like a thread solvent and be a good idea early to help soften as well. Armor-All won't hurt, but the hair dryer sounds like a good idea as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 Or maybe David has found some? You might search the forum for that base part number or "door handle grommet". RH black, I believe: https://www.rearcounter.com/E3TZ-10226A06-A-parts395344.html RH red, I believe: https://www.rearcounter.com/E3TZ-10226A06-C-parts255612.html Thanks, David! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delco1946 Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Thanks, David! Didn't read through the whole post - but thought i'd add that i've never seen nutmeg panels with studs. This is in conflict with your theory Gary as this is a 1981 and 82 specific color . Perhaps location factored in? Me and my parts are west coast based... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81f100custom Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Didn't read through the whole post - but thought i'd add that i've never seen nutmeg panels with studs. This is in conflict with your theory Gary as this is a 1981 and 82 specific color . Perhaps location factored in? Me and my parts are west coast based... My 81 with nutmeg interior has the grommet style also in nutmeg color. I have had the door panels off numerous times and do not remember there being any studs but was not specifically looking for them so I guess I could have missed them. The panels have been in the truck since I acquired it in Dec of 87 as far I know they are the ones that came factory with the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 30, 2021 Author Share Posted August 30, 2021 My 81 with nutmeg interior has the grommet style also in nutmeg color. I have had the door panels off numerous times and do not remember there being any studs but was not specifically looking for them so I guess I could have missed them. The panels have been in the truck since I acquired it in Dec of 87 as far I know they are the ones that came factory with the truck. Interesting. So the grommets might have been used as early as '81. When was your truck produced and in what plant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machspeed Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Maybe you can soften yours up and get them off and back on? I think Armor-All might do it? I was thinking maybe a hair dryer to warm them and not melt them like a heat gun could. Armor all might be like a thread solvent and be a good idea early to help soften as well. Typically on things like this, I microwave some water and put them in it for a minute or so. Softens rubber and vinyl up real good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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