Help! Door Pull Reinforcement on 65 convertible or 66-67 only?

[Gator05]

If the 65 convertible does NOT require the door pull reinforcements, how well do those pull hold up?
Is it a good idea (for daily driver) to add the 66-67 reinforcements...
Pls share any help on confirming dpr on 65 and how to retrofit if appropriate....
Thanks!

 

[JohnZ]

If the 65 convertible does NOT require the door pull reinforcements, how well do those pull hold up?
Is it a good idea (for daily driver) to add the 66-67 reinforcements...
Pls share any help on confirming dpr on 65 and how to retrofit if appropriate....
Thanks!

The 65's use two separate "T-nut" top and bottom handle reinforcements per pull, riveted to the door inner panel; '66-'67's use a much longer single reinforcement/nut-plate instead, which is much stronger and distributes the load over a larger area on the door inner panel. You can use the '66-'67 plate, but you'll have to drill the rivet holes.