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    Early S Door Pockets

    I own a 1970 S and have warped door pockets. I'm told that these are available in fiberglass and serve as a permanent solution to an old problem. Where would one find the pockets. Thanks in advance.

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    Mike,

    I don't know of any made of fiberglass for the early cars. The only source I know of is through Performance Products. Here is a link, but be prepared for cardiac arrest when you see the price of each one.

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    Wink

    While you are there, 'be sure to order the entire set!' Should be a 'collector'e edition' at those prices.

    You might want to check the Pelican main BB as well for ideas. Let us know if you have any luck.
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    Now you can see why so many early cars are converted to the RS lightweight style door panels. Yeah your best and cheapest route is to keep your eyes open for used ones on eBay or Pelican.
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    If people would stop using the pockets as door pulls,,,, there would be alot nicer pockets around.... $500 ea is the price Stodddards was selling them for , for the longest time....I've seen them as high as $700......Still sick for what they are,,,, but if you want perfect OEM,,,, thats the going rate now,,,,be glad theres still a few around ... Three years ago i bought 6 complete sets for $120 a pocket,,,, out of Germany,,,,,Waaaaaaahappennnnned since then.

    Robert

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    Door Panels

    I have a REALLY nice pair, taken from my RS Touring when converted to Lightweight by PO....I have no idea what they're worth, or if I want to sell...However, at these prices, or near them, I'm open to offers. They are 'as new'.
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    Entrepeneurs

    This is an excellent chance for someone to make a copy for $200 or so and get a nice profit. appbiz or someone like that could do this.

    They could also be made in carbon fiber or similar -- just for the sake of a newer styling.

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    On the driver's door, there is no door-pull (unlike the passanger). The front pocket is always used to close the door, unless there is a more politically correct way to close it while saving the pocket and not converting to RS. So how do you close the thing without using the pocket? Inquiring minds want to know.
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    Grab the trim at the vent window (window down, of course) or you can always pull it with your hand placed on the top of the door (window down again). These doors are so light that finger tips should do the job.
    Or, you could have your wife or girlfriend shut it for you.

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    Rick,

    I know exactly what you mean. I have never figured out why there is no handle on the driver's side door. I either close the door by grabing the top of the door with the window rolled down and shut it that way or a more awkward way is to grab the front end of the arm rest with your left hand and pull it shut that way. I have never used the rear pocket as a door pull espically after seeing the price for a replacement one.
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