i i'm trying to save money and make alot of the interior items myself. has anyone ever done a set of custom door panels? what products do you use? what is the best material for the job? how do you bond the peices together? just questions like that.

thanks

you could probbly fab up some metal ones that would look pretty cool..that is if u would like to have a custom interor :D :cool:

do a search.

There was a post a while ago which included a link to a rod shop that offered door panel blanks and other interior related do-it-yourself stuff.

Have you seen this from the Tech Reference section? Good info here.
Making the door panels (http://www.chevelles.com/techref/tr12_d.html)

Jeff Lewis

Hey All,
Did any of you catch one of the car shows on TV that went over this? I think it was 'Two Guys Garage"
Corect me if I am wrong.

They used the old door pannel as a template to cut a new backer board out to shape. Glued,then laid a thin layer of foam. Added texture by glueing another layer of foam in the desired shapes/patterns. Then very carefully added more glue and put the material/fabric over that.
I think it was a spray can type of glue. Cannot remember if it was specific to interiors. But it was probably an Eastwood product as they seem pretty big on using that brand (sponsor?).

John C.

Check out the following link on our newsletter. At the bottom, you'll see a great article with pics: http://www.chevelles.net/rmcc/may.pdf

One of our club members, Bob Caron, did his own '65.

Hope that helps!

Good Day....

I personally have been investigation making my own interior for my 68... Decided to go custom on the inside. I have learned one important thing from a buddy who did custom panels using 1/4" board. You have to "seal" both sides of the panel with a shelac or other sealer. THis will help prevent warping from humidity. Ambient humidity will eventually be absorbed into the fiber and cause it to warp. Also do not forget to install a watersheild between the panel and the door. As a bodyman, I have always used the 3M Trim & Upholstery aerosol glue per the directions with excellent results.

Hope it Helps

A piece of 1/8" or 3/16" fiberboard or even wall paneling will work. Glue on foam design if you like and cover. You can also scuplt a design from styrofoam or mold something in fiberglass.

http://www.dalesplace.com/images/chevelle/door_panel.jpg

Even made side panels for my trunk - http://www.dalesplace.com/images/chevelle/trunk2.jpg