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July 25, 2012 10:26 AM - 591 ViewsI am looking for the best source for interior panels, and wondered if I could get suggestions/experiences here? Looking for all interior panels, for 1931 Ford Model A 5 window coupe. Thanks
- Newest Post: July 27, 2012 01:58 AM
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I like to make my panels out of the shower stall 4' X 8' fiberglass sheet you will find at Lowes. Smooth on one side and a little bubble finish on the other side. Can be cut with shears or a knife, glue sticks to it fine and WATERPROOF.
LeBarron Bonney
Rod Doors used to be a good source for what your looking for. Haven't heard much about them lately. Anyone know if they are still in business.
Rod doors long gone.
Jerry's got it right, use a heat gun to do curves, cut and glue, add foam and cover.
never thought about fiberglass, guess I'll need something good to cut it, and leave a smooth edge? how thick is this sheet? great idea, thanks!
I run things around my house, and one of those things is the sewing machine. Happened to stumble across a Pfaff model 260 which is not a walking foot machine but heavy duty home unit. Got a walking foot atachment for it to do 4 layers of vinyl. The hardest thing to make is seat covers, but the rest is just a couple of seams. Let a shop to the seats. Get two different types of ffoam, 1/4" closed cell (Landau) and headliner with the scrim (cloth) on the back so the stiching will not pull thru. The shower stall fiberglass panels can be cut with a box cutter, then cover with closed cell foam and sculpture away using 3M 8080 glue. Or sew the headliner to the vinyl in pleats, etc. then glue it to the panel. Do internet searches and learn. Actually easy to do. Fun project, saves money and can do curtains for the house too.
you had me all the way up to "sculpture away"...LOL!
not sure how to go about doing that, but I will research....
I've been using black ABS plastic. Like the way it cuts with a jigsaw, and shapes great with a dremel sanding drum. I get it local here from a plastic distributor. Comes in 4' x 8' sheets, pebble finish on one side and smooth on the other. I expect it could be easily heated and bent (molded). MC
You can always look up "C.W.Moss" on line. They have everything you could possibly imagine for Model A's. All years, all models. Then, maybe you're not looking for stock interior panels. You can always use the stock panels and apply whatever fabric or details you want. At least that way they'll fit properly. Or give em a call at (714) 639-3083 That's in the City of Orange in Calif.