InteriorDiscussion about interior modifications like dashboard swaps, seat replacements, or general interior repair.
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I used to restore antique radios from the 30's-50's and I can say that masonite does NOT last. Most radios used it as a back and it deteriorated from heat of the tubes. That being said I don't know how well it would hold up in the heat of a car. I also don't know if/what improvements have been made in the last 70 years so I guess I'm just talking yer ear off.
__________________ Ain't nothin' like it, it's a shining machine
Got the feel for the wheel, keep the movin' parts clean ~ Van Halen
Yeah i don't really have a hole lot of money but i think i'm going to head to lowes and pick up some 1/8" plywood, anybody know about how much the abs would cost, i'm gonna cover them with some black vynol that i picked up from jo ann fabricks, the actually have a decent amount of things in there for interior like headliners and things
I remember a company called "RodDoors" yrs ago made them on ABS in different patterns, from flat to flamed to scallops etc for the ledsleds,coupes,deuces in different lengths & hights.IDK if that would interest you..?..
what is MDF and does anyone got pics of their own made panels?
interesting..
i may have to do this for my 82
__________________ 1982 Trans Am HT WS7
LG4/TH200C to TH350 w/2400 stall 2.73 drum open
code 21 light blue
level III blue PMD interior package
123,800 miles
2 1/4" full length pipes soon,
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ans%20am%20ws7 Will never be hacked into a KR wannabe or later model body Co-Founder of the Early Bird Club(82-84) Long ago... in a galaxy not far enough away.. If only ppl could say: "im sorry im not educated on or experienced with this subject so i cannot provide a useful reply"
I have LOTS of good used '82 83 84 and some '85-90 parts.. try me.. PM or email me!
medium density fiberboard, the stuff most sub boxes are made of. absorbs water like a sponge.
but if you hit it with some waterproof spay paint it seals it pretty good, i've made plenty of speaker boxes for people, so i figured i'd give making door panels a try
I went into home depot today and what i found was some 1/4 plywood, it's not MDF it's plywood. which i thought was perfect so i get one of the workers there to see if they would cut a piece in half so i could get it home (I only got my Camaro) and the guy took me over to some smaller size board and i found the perfect size board all i have to do is trim the corners, i'll post pics tomorrow
. They'll last a lot longer. If your on a budget the other suggestions will work just fine. 
