Date:         Sat, 23 Sep 2017 17:25:31 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Sliding door panel replacement
Comments: To: Thomas Casal <thomas.casal@GMAIL.COM>
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Hi,

Had the same issue when I replaced that panel with a home made version using 2024 aluminum. The panels was a smidgen thicker and of course less compliment and perhaps heavier.

The stock fasteners would not hold the panel. I panicked and put some 1/4-20 riv nut inserts into the door and the holes in the panel which were sized as the stock panel, were large enough to allow a little movement for 1/4-20 machine screws to make things fit. Cup washers under the head of the machine screws cover the holes in the panel. Worked like a charm, still have to cover the aluminum with fabric.

Alistair 

> On Sep 23, 2017, at 10:33 AM, Thomas Casal <thomas.casal@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> 
> Hello Good People,
> 
> I recently purchased a replacement sliding door panel and the clips won't
> hold.  I pus them in and as soon as I release them the panel pops off.  Has
> anyone else run into this issue?  I'd hate to habe to return them it's a
> far ride.  Peace tom