1968 Door sill plate

[garycox]

What did the factory use to secure the S model aluminum sill trim plates in 1968? Screws or the plastic rivets?

I have some new ones I would like to install. My car is not a S model and has no holes for attachment. Does anyone have any experience with glue to secure these?

Thanks

Gary

[Alan.uk]

Hi,

We use screws on the inside and the original plastic rivets on the outside.

HTH

Alan

[kentf14]

Hi Alan. Would you recommend plastic rivets for the outer plate on a '73? If so, where can one source them? I can't find a part number.

Cheers
Kent

[classic]

http://www.sierramadrecollection.com...ct_detail&p=59

[merbesfield]

http://www.sierramadrecollection.com...ct_detail&p=59

Can someone reply with the dimensions of these? I have a source for them that is much less expensive than SM. Were all years off-white/clear in color? If not I guess I could buy one and measure it.

[Alan.uk]

Hi,

I have loads in stock and just buy them direct from Porsche. Can't remember the cost off hand but they were not expensive. I use them on all sill trims -73.

HTH

Alan

[kentf14]

Nylon rivets can be had for between 1-6 cents each typically. I'll give Porsche a call and see what they want for "factory" rivets.

[merbesfield]

Nylon rivets can be had for between 1-6 cents each typically. I'll give Porsche a call and see what they want for "factory" rivets.

Great. Let us know what you find.

[kentf14]

Yikes! The local dealer quoted me $2.91/ea
Seems a bit much for said part. Numerous sites have a selection of what look to be the same. With the measurements of an original these can be bought from Grainger, or even Amazon.

[merbesfield]

Yikes! The local dealer quoted me $2.91/ea
Seems a bit much for said part. Numerous sites have a selection of what look to be the same. With the measurements of an original these can be bought from Grainger, or even Amazon.

Exactly, which is why I was hoping someone had one and owned a vernier.