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so many post cuz of the pic limit per post
its basically the same, but the new ones is new board and materials, and it looks new, the old were all sloppy and dirty and worn out
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Re: made myself some new door panels!
What did you use for backer board and where did you get it? Also what type of difficulty rating would you give this? Is it something you do regularly or is this your first time. If its a first time job its a damn good one, what is that vinyl and suede? I've been thinking of something like this for my own vehicle.
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Wow! Great job. Looks good. If mine were in bad condition I would try this, but mine are pretty nice so no need.
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Re: made myself some new door panels!
What did you use for backer board and where did you get it? Also what type of difficulty rating would you give this? Is it something you do regularly or is this your first time. If its a first time job its a damn good one, what is that vinyl and suede? I've been thinking of something like this for my own vehicle.
its my first time, and it was not that hard, it just took some time and patience
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Very nice job. You could make some mooney doing that for people.
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Real nice, but where did you find that vinyl material? Ive been looking for some, and can't find any in black.
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turned out pretty good there. like it better than stock. upper carpet looks like velour or soemthing like a plush, nice
kinda showed what i went from and too. first pic is the original door. this was the driver door but the passenger side door was all black bc i had to cover it bc it was messed up from water etc so picture it worse lol. i wanted aluminum panels. so this is what i did.
cost me 85$ for 2 panels that i just cut to fit. also installed two 6.5" speakers to make my new system 8speakers
pic one before (nicer driver door)
pic 2 finished aluminum panel.
kinda showed what i went from and too. first pic is the original door. this was the driver door but the passenger side door was all black bc i had to cover it bc it was messed up from water etc so picture it worse lol. i wanted aluminum panels. so this is what i did.
cost me 85$ for 2 panels that i just cut to fit. also installed two 6.5" speakers to make my new system 8speakers
pic one before (nicer driver door)
pic 2 finished aluminum panel.
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Re: made myself some new door panels!
Masonite is also commonly known as Hardboard, and can be found at Home Depot or Lowes. They look nice :-)
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Be careful about which "masonite" you buy from home depot or lowes!!
There is some masonite made from eucalyptis wood (spelling not correct)
That is good for automotive use
The softer "masonite" will warp if any moisture is present
High humidity counts in this as well
Make sure you install a vapor barrier behind the door panel
You know that bothersome plastic sheet that is in your way when you go to change a power window motor.
This keeps the water that seeps past the window from affecting your door panel
I haven't tried it myswlf, but a water repellant, aka thompson's water seal or something equivelant should be applied to the masonite, if you purchase the softer type from your local store
Part of my job is to fabricate interior panels for brand new fire tucks and other automotive upholstery issues as well. We (my employer) steers away from the softer masonite from home depot or lowes, because experience has shown that what I explained above will occur.
Nice job on your door panels
I would post some pics of my interior, but digital camera and computer stuff is not a strong area for me, maybe in the future
There is some masonite made from eucalyptis wood (spelling not correct)
That is good for automotive use
The softer "masonite" will warp if any moisture is present
High humidity counts in this as well
Make sure you install a vapor barrier behind the door panel
You know that bothersome plastic sheet that is in your way when you go to change a power window motor.
This keeps the water that seeps past the window from affecting your door panel
I haven't tried it myswlf, but a water repellant, aka thompson's water seal or something equivelant should be applied to the masonite, if you purchase the softer type from your local store
Part of my job is to fabricate interior panels for brand new fire tucks and other automotive upholstery issues as well. We (my employer) steers away from the softer masonite from home depot or lowes, because experience has shown that what I explained above will occur.
Nice job on your door panels
I would post some pics of my interior, but digital camera and computer stuff is not a strong area for me, maybe in the future
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I would also be very interested! How much!?!?!
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Doggone those look wonderful! I've had that idea bouncin around in my head, and now seeing you do the project makes me want to get mine done. Thanks for the inspiration! Good craftsmanship!
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That looks nice! My wife and I are getting ready to do ours. We are going to be using courregated plastic (Basically it is cardboard box material that is made from plastic.) It also has the advantage of being lighter than masonite and impervious to water. (A must for the typically leaky thirdgens) It's nice to see someone tackle a project like that, as most people dont have the nerve to even try it.
Most major citys have a bunch of "Auto upholstery supply houses". It's where most of the auto upholstery shops go to met their most common materials such as vinyl and velour. Check your local phone book for auto upholstery supply.
Most major citys have a bunch of "Auto upholstery supply houses". It's where most of the auto upholstery shops go to met their most common materials such as vinyl and velour. Check your local phone book for auto upholstery supply.
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I just made some new door panels for myself using the same method you used.
I think I have about $50 in both sides.....a whole lot cheaper than paying the supply houses $150 + shipping for repros.
I think I have about $50 in both sides.....a whole lot cheaper than paying the supply houses $150 + shipping for repros.
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damn, i guess i missed that post! i had gay, but they were all dirty, really dirty, with red paint on them, so when i got a new door at the junkyard, i grabbed the other side(black) and i think it looks alot better with black!
those look great! was it hard getting that top black piece on? mine was since it was so think.
those look great! was it hard getting that top black piece on? mine was since it was so think.
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Yeah it was tough getting the top piece on, I ended up cutting some material away around the upper openings in the hardboard.
I also sanded that area down to about 1/16" thickness enough for the nuts to bite onto the studs for the upper rails.
It was basically too thick and the nuts couldn't grab
I also sanded that area down to about 1/16" thickness enough for the nuts to bite onto the studs for the upper rails.
It was basically too thick and the nuts couldn't grab
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Great job man! I think i am going to try to do it also
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Looks nice, I have to do something similar, but i have to delete the arm rests,(cage issues) any suggestions so it doesnt look so plain? I want to do it my self so sewing in a bowtie isnt happening!
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Wow, looks real good
Where would be The first place to start?
Do i just pop the whole door panel off?
Where would be The first place to start?
Do i just pop the whole door panel off?
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It is looking good.
My panel is out since two month, I am building mine slowly... I took the exact same cardboard as the original (around 6 or 8$). One fabric that looks exactly the same and one other is a bit different (I did not liek the carpet style). I think I will stay under 80$ for both door, may be a bit more with all the small expenses.
What "strip" did you put? I have some cheap one (about 1$ a yard), it looks but does not bend very well, and I dont know if it will glue enough.
My panel is out since two month, I am building mine slowly... I took the exact same cardboard as the original (around 6 or 8$). One fabric that looks exactly the same and one other is a bit different (I did not liek the carpet style). I think I will stay under 80$ for both door, may be a bit more with all the small expenses.
What "strip" did you put? I have some cheap one (about 1$ a yard), it looks but does not bend very well, and I dont know if it will glue enough.
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Re: made myself some new door panels!
Where would be The first place to start?
Do i just pop the whole door panel off?[/quote]
yep, pop it off and go at it, you also might wanna start with buying the materials!
the black thing that separates the two fabrics?
thats stock on some firebirds, like mine, and probably the other guy's
Do i just pop the whole door panel off?[/quote]
yep, pop it off and go at it, you also might wanna start with buying the materials!
It is looking good.
My panel is out since two month, I am building mine slowly... I took the exact same cardboard as the original (around 6 or 8$). One fabric that looks exactly the same and one other is a bit different (I did not liek the carpet style). I think I will stay under 80$ for both door, may be a bit more with all the small expenses.
What "strip" did you put? I have some cheap one (about 1$ a yard), it looks but does not bend very well, and I dont know if it will glue enough.
My panel is out since two month, I am building mine slowly... I took the exact same cardboard as the original (around 6 or 8$). One fabric that looks exactly the same and one other is a bit different (I did not liek the carpet style). I think I will stay under 80$ for both door, may be a bit more with all the small expenses.
What "strip" did you put? I have some cheap one (about 1$ a yard), it looks but does not bend very well, and I dont know if it will glue enough.
thats stock on some firebirds, like mine, and probably the other guy's
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Yeah they look great!!!!!!!!!! I basically have had the Ideato do the same thing to mine only I am going to use black and red vinyl to match my paint job.
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Re: made myself some new door panels!
turned out pretty good there. like it better than stock. upper carpet looks like velour or soemthing like a plush, nice
kinda showed what i went from and too. first pic is the original door. this was the driver door but the passenger side door was all black bc i had to cover it bc it was messed up from water etc so picture it worse lol. i wanted aluminum panels. so this is what i did.
cost me 85$ for 2 panels that i just cut to fit. also installed two 6.5" speakers to make my new system 8speakers
pic one before (nicer driver door)
pic 2 finished aluminum panel.
kinda showed what i went from and too. first pic is the original door. this was the driver door but the passenger side door was all black bc i had to cover it bc it was messed up from water etc so picture it worse lol. i wanted aluminum panels. so this is what i did.
cost me 85$ for 2 panels that i just cut to fit. also installed two 6.5" speakers to make my new system 8speakers
pic one before (nicer driver door)
pic 2 finished aluminum panel.
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You could take the peices of material to a shop and have the embroidered. It costs 10 for like a 6" bowtie around here. Or find a rest home and pay some granny to do it.
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Got my door panels on today, I added some fatmat and new weatherstipping while they were off...the doors are nice and solid feeling now.
went from this:
To this:
went from this:
To this:
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That kind of reminds me of a nintendo controller...same color scheme
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