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Demoe,  Thanks for the write up, the 10 Banger looks good.

Thanks Art,
It was added to the How-Tos on the VCA web site. You can view the pics there.

It's no longer a vert....now it"s a race car


>r

Nice.....

You still have your Vert?

Yup I did.   You have to cut into the fender. and grind the back of the fuel door
mounting plate.  Kind of a crazy feeling cutting into the fender cus there is no turning back.

http://forums.viperclub.org/srt10-srt10-coupe-discussions/637017-coupe-fuel-door-retrofit-convertible.html

I started looking into the possibility of retrofitting a coupe fuel door on my convertible. I talked to Michael at XVIPERS which carries these doors at a much better prize than the dealership is asking for and in spite of all that's been said about Michael here on the forum, I found him to be a (for the 4th time) pleasure to do business with. He then referred me to Mark Jorgensen (nice guy) from WOODHOUSE who had retrofitted a Coupe fuel door on a Convertible. He was very kind taking the time to explain what he had done. Once I got a visual on the process I decided to tackle the job myself. This may not be for everyone since it involves trimming of the panel without being able to return to stock. All I can say is that once I saw the results I see no reason to.

Parts;

06'- up coupe fuel door.
5 Allen head bolts (Included w/door)
Coupe fuel filler neck (mount) housing



Tools I Needed;

Drill motor
Drill bits 1/4, 3/8
1" Rotary file
2" Sanding disk
90 degree Dotco motor
Allen wrench 5MM
Phillips screw driver
1/4" drive 12mm socket
1/4" ratchet


I'll try to keep it as simple as possible.

Start (Mask as req'd for protection)

1. Remove RR wheel
2. Remove aft wheel liner
3. Remove fuel door (2 T30 Torx bolts)
4. Remove fuel cap. (Protect/cover with clean shop towel)
5. Remove filler neck (3 Phillip screws)
6. Remove filler neck housing (4 Phillip screws)

Trimming of panel (Take your time)

7. The raised fuel door mounting portion on the panel will be completely trimmed off to allow for new door to nest flush into position. Touch up with paint after trim is optional since it will not be exposed.






Locating new fuel door.

8. Remove the 2 aligning pins on back of fuel door.
(Convertible panels do not have pin alignment/locating holes)



9. Insert allen head bolt in top right hole of fuel door and into the existing top right hole on panel. This is the only existing hole that is used on new door for alignment/installation (hole depicted directly above control arm bolt). Center the fuel door with panel's fuel door cut out(even constant gap) and drill a 1/4" hole diagonally (kitty corner/bottom left) from alignment hole.(hole depicted directly below flor jack).
Note: Opening noted aligning hole may be required (3/8) for additional play/adjustment. Protective tape removed for locating/aligning purpose.



10. Install filler neck housing (coupe) to panel and fuel door with allen head bolts secure/tight in place. Spot drill only the (3) remaining holes.(recheck alignment first)


11. Remove fuel door & housing and drill thru remainder of spotted holes on panel.
Note: Bottom right hole may break out at the edge of trimmed area. The hole will remain functional.(hole depicted directly below connecting rod).


12. Reinstall filler neck housing and fuel door assembly (5 allen bolts) and check for flushness around periphery of door. Remove and Trim casting as required at mating points to achieve flushness. Repeat this step as required.





13. Replace by repeating steps 1-6 in reverse order and you are done. I installed the grounding wire on a bolt connecting the panel and bumper together using a hex nut. Brewsky time.....






Here is a link to additional pics. Anyone in SoCal area wanting to do this send me a PM
http://rides.webshots.com/album/577690804UYUuiU

Route help needed... What's the best way to get to the car show/Michaels if I am coming up the 5 from San Diego. Did a map quest and it actually had me going up 15 to 91 to 57.  Not thinking that is the way. Whatcha think???

Hey Ron,
Just take the 5 Fwy. North to the 2 North Glandale Fwy. exit on Verdugo and make a left.
See you there.
Demoe

Hey Demoe,

I will be on standby with the wife waiting for the baby to arrive, so unfortunately I will be missing this run, not sure about Mr. Reinsma.  Have fun.

Wow, I guess you'll be grounded till the baby comes... and then some. Take care.

Art & Eddie,
Is anyone meeting at the Dennys off the 5 fwy. Let me know.

Demoe

Is anyone updating the list of attendees?

Once again a great run on a beautiful day amongst friends. Thanks Eddie and Michelle for putting it together.
We got moving pretty good through those canyon roads. Love my NITTO INVOS.  ^2
The food was great.  =19

Eddie,
I'll be there at 9:30. Laura & I will be there for brunch.
Everyone should bring their cameras to the reserve the Poppys are beautiful
this year.

I'm in.
Demoe and Laura.

This sounds like fun. Last time I went up there was in a school bus.
Count Demoe and Laura in.

Eddie,
I will join the caravan where San Francisquito canyon Rd. anr Elizabeth Lake Rd. meet.
What time do you expect to be there by.
Here's my cell number for you to call when you get close by.
562-818-6118

Demoe.

Hey Art,
How's that for making a statement.
Vette guys are gonna be looking for us now.   =27

Thanks Cathy and Dan for all of your hard work and dedication to this club.
It was a fun filled day and a great experience for Laura and I. All club members made us feel at home.
Everyone we met is really down to earth type people and so nice to talk to.

All those Vipers were awesome.      >g

Art, Jose, Michelle, Eddie, and Lance thanks for bringings us up to speed. you guys  %r %o %c %k
Looking forward to the Poppy trip.

Demoe & Laura