How would I make door panels similar to this? I am pretty sure he probably
just cut some type of foam to get the shapes he wanted but how did he get
the fabric to stick like that? How would I do it if I wanted to use black
vinyl? Anyone here know anything about custom interior like this?



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Karsten
86 IROC-ZZ4... too much to list.

 

This article is about how to do custom door panels... IT requires adobe acrobat reader to open...

http://www.gr8ride.com/articles/012850ah/012850ahb.pdf

Enjoy...

later,
Chris

[This message has been edited by Chris 84TA (edited March 26, 2001).]

 

Ohhh man.. its the flamin Z again.. i love that car so much, its perfect! Anyway, I dont know how to do it, but good luck man.

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1992 Camaro RS
305ci automatic, all stock til I get some cash.
My 1992 RS

 

I saw a guy do it once before on the back of his Speacker cover. You take cardboard, and cut it out in the shape you want. Then glue those piece or fasten them some how to the piece of card board that will fit in the inside of the door(just use the one you have as a template) then use a spray adhesive and spray the thing and start laying the fabric down, Make sure you get the fabric up tight to the shape of the card board, and make sure there is no bubbles. You might have to put two cut out patterns on top of each other. Depends though.

 

I had an article from Hot Rod on doing it somewhere. The gist of it is:
1) Good backing board. Use your current one as a template.
2) Glue 1/4" to 1/2" foam to the board using a spray contact adhesive.
3) Draw your pattern on another piece of foam and cut it out.
4) Glue it to the foam on your board.
5) Spray adhesive over the backing and on your material and put the material on. (This is the hard part) spread the material over the surface and into the reliefs of the backing. Work out the wrinkles.
6) Fold the material over the edge and glue/trim to the back.

That's it in a nutshell, but I'd look into instructions with a bit more detail.

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My car's homepage

 

Sorry my previous link didnt work ...

it does now...

it is a very detailed article on howto make your own custom door panels...

later,
Chris

 

Chris' article is the one I saw in Hot Rod.

 

that is the coolest thing i have ever seen. i have to customize mine now that ive seen that.

[This message has been edited by bottledpower (edited March 27, 2001).]

 

i'd do it but mine would probably turn out like crap. i wonder if an upholstry shop would charge alot for this?

 

David the same thing has been going through my head

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Karsten
86 IROC-ZZ4... too much to list.

 

damn, is the first time you people have seen stuff like that? the truckin community's been doin it for YEARS
anyway, they coolest ones ive seen were done so that the 3D flames were made out of plastic and covered in leather, and the panels were tweed (of course) with regular foam flames and shapes behind and overlapping the leather one
Ill get a pic tommorrow of it and post, it puts that camaro's panels to shame

 

its been two days now.
its still the coolest thing ive ever seen

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85 IROC 350 11:1keith blacks,.555lift erson roller cam,1.5 crane roller rockers,edelbrock intake,holley 4150 750dbl pumper, nitrous oxide,full length heddman headers,true dual exhaust, 11"stall converter, 700R4, 3.73 locker

 

Hey guys since reading this post a few days ago i started on my own panels. I found some good material and so far so good. What i was wondering was where could i find the tweed or headliner material for the final step. I want it to match well with my interior. Any help would be great. Drew

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89 Formula 5.7L
ZZ3 with some good mods

 

Im still waiting....

 

sheet outta luck would love to see those truck pictures if you have them!

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Karsten
86 IROC-ZZ4... too much to list.

 

there is an email and note at the end of that aricle saying if you would like a set of custom door panels to contact them. the email is at the end.
Matt

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1984 Trans Am
89 GTA interior, 95 seats, Eibach springs, KYB shocks and struts, Hurst shifter, K&N filters, removed cat, ******* cherybomb exhaust

 

Im starting mine tonight. im gonna make them say Z-28 in big letters above the armrest. Im doing this with a spare panel so if i mess up, it wont be a big deal. If it works out, i'll post some pics.

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My 1986 Z28 and more!!
85 IROC w/ 1364 miles!

R.I.P Dale Earnhardt

 

PWWAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!
Ha, Haha, ha, whew.
That was funny.

 

Does anyone have any more custom door panel pic's? F-body or non-fbody I don't care I am just looking for ideas. Thanx

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Karsten
86 IROC-ZZ4... too much to list.

 

man that is way cool!!!! i think i'm gonna have to give that a try!

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"WARNING: Objects in mirror are about to disappear VERY quickly!"

 

Yeah I seen a lotta that stuff at sound comps, they do their boxes headliners doorpanels and dashes, man that is a nice interior in that car, anyone got an address to a webpage for it? and where's those pics to put it to shame?

 

Take a look at some LOWRIDER magazines,I have one that shows you how to make 3D seats [No,it doesn't sound gay,it's like having some parts of a seat lifted up]

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I hate that steering wheel

I'd definately give those a whirl if I felt like getting off my lazy **** to do it

I think I'll give those guys an email

 

yeah, I think lowrider had an article on how to do the headliner like that (which should be the same) but I can't remember how long ago it was. Looked kinda easy.

 

Damn, that's hot stuff. My friend just told me about something like that done to a custom subwoofer box... the installer made foam letters that said "Dodge", and covered it in vinyl so the "Dodge" poked through.

I like the flames better, though... wow.


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-Tom P (Hot rodded 1986 Firebird 2.8l) from http://www.f-body.net/mailbag/3rd/3rd_mailbag.html message boards
---Think your car could be pic of the week? Visit http://www.f-body.net for details!

 

How hard is it to change the gear selector?
Mine is looking worn and a crome one would look nice. Has anyone done that?

 

That's part of the B&M Megashifter... altho the plate for the 82-92 f-body Megashifter is painted "wrinkle black". He probably sanded it down, polished it, and clear-coated it. http://www.bmracing.com


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-Tom P (Hot rodded 1986 Firebird 2.8l) from http://www.f-body.net/mailbag/3rd/3rd_mailbag.html message boards
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Actually, B&M sells a chrome one. it's the one that comes with the universal version of the megashifter. he probably just bought that one..