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gag1025 · 03-09-2014, 11:51 PM

This discussion has taken place before. I want to share some information with you that I recently discovered. ABS Plastic used in interiors is a great material because you can shape it with heat, paint it and cover it with various fabrics. I also found out that Rod Doors is the only place you should buy it from. They have headliners, door liners and rear cab liners. They fit because they manufacture their own. The others (all made by the same company which I will not disclose because that would not be the right thing to do) do not fit. I was told by the owner of the company that I would have to trim it to fit. The owner of Rod Doors told me that I should not have to trim it to make it fit and I agree. ABS is a great product but be aware of where you but it from. If it does not come from Rod Doors beware of it. Just my experience.

Tomb23 · 03-10-2014, 09:43 AM

Statement on ROD DOORS web site ??

THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOYAL SUPPORT OVER THE YEARS. WE JUST COULD NOT HOLD ON LONG ENOUGH TO GET THRU THIS ROUGH STRETCH OF ROAD. WE ARE OUT OF BUSINESS EFFECTIVE 11/04/2009.

Iceburgh · 03-10-2014, 11:15 AM

Someone else has bought them...moved to Call. They are open with the same molds. You have to call the number on the website. They have not updated the website as of yet. I just got stuff from them 3 weeks ago

mr48chev · 03-10-2014, 12:59 PM

That is interesting news as I have seen nothing out of the guys who bought it anywhere. Buy a business, and keep such a low profile no one knows you have the business, sounds like a productive plan.

It appears that the new owner hasn't updated the website either except for his phone number and address.

OrrieG · 03-10-2014, 02:21 PM

He might be doing a slow roll out to make sure the QC is there. Maybe an admin needs to get a hold of him about becoming an advertiser here?

gag1025 · 03-10-2014, 05:34 PM

There website looks pretty complete to me. They have all their products listed.

http://www.roddoors.com/

OrrieG · 03-10-2014, 07:11 PM

Problem is that it was posted all over the internet when they went out of business years ago. This is the first I heard they were back in business, that is the message that needs to get out. No one that thinks they are out of business will look at the web page, most will assume the guy just never took it down.

gag1025 · 03-10-2014, 08:43 PM

They were once located in Rocky Mount, NC (North of Raleigh and about 1 1/2 hrs. from me), but moved to CA. The ABS is easy to get and not very expensive. A 4' x 8' sheet is $50.

**G&R's57GMC** · 03-11-2014, 12:31 PM

I just got off the phone with Rod Doors (530)828-9426 and had an interesting conversation with them.

They had at one time 15 employees and when the economy went south they had to shrink. Now it just the owner himself doing everything.

He's been in Chico, CA since 1993 after moving from N.C. Same guy, same owner, just a one-man operation now.

They have most all of their product line available .

They have all the panels for the AD crowd and most for the TF's. But nothing for the 60-66 guys at this time.

Of course they have stuff for the hot rods too.

As for his web site, well Its working for him. Actually better then before, something about absence make people what to call and find out what's left and can they get it.
Sort of like an exclusive club that has no published address or sign.

Anyway I asked about door panels for a TF and yes they are available for $259 a pair also has kick panels with or without vent holes. Unfortunately the panel for behind the seat, the mold is broken But he has the pattern so when he gets time he can make a new mold.

Bottom line is Rod Doors never went away, it just went to a one man operation. Same owner same location since '93.

I hope this takes the myth out of the discussion.

**oldman3** · 03-11-2014, 06:34 PM

Thanks for the update and information, good to know....Jim

mr48chev · 03-11-2014, 06:47 PM

Thanks Glen that is good to know. It's something to remember that it is a one man show now and parts may take a bit longer to get too.

Iceburgh · 03-12-2014, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev

Thanks Glen that is good to know. It's something to remember that it is a one man show now and parts may take a bit longer to get too.

I had mine in 6 days from ca. To pa.

50adrod · 03-15-2014, 10:27 PM

this is good to hear, I bought from them years ago and the customer service was top notch. I too thought they were out of business. why would you post on your website that you went out of business when you never did???

S10Fan · 03-16-2014, 07:55 PM

Amazing what a phone call can do.

I have a set of their door panels in my C-10, nice quality product. The velcro style fasteners didn't work for me, but a couple well placed upholstery screws did the trick.

03-09-2014, 11:51 PM	#1
gag1025 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gibsonville, NC Posts: 334	ABS Plastic Interior This discussion has taken place before. I want to share some information with you that I recently discovered. ABS Plastic used in interiors is a great material because you can shape it with heat, paint it and cover it with various fabrics. I also found out that Rod Doors is the only place you should buy it from. They have headliners, door liners and rear cab liners. They fit because they manufacture their own. The others (all made by the same company which I will not disclose because that would not be the right thing to do) do not fit. I was told by the owner of the company that I would have to trim it to fit. The owner of Rod Doors told me that I should not have to trim it to make it fit and I agree. ABS is a great product but be aware of where you but it from. If it does not come from Rod Doors beware of it. Just my experience. __________________ 1953 Chevy 3 Window Truck 3100 Series

03-10-2014, 09:43 AM	#2
Tomb23 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 201	Re: ABS Plastic Interior Statement on ROD DOORS web site ?? THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOYAL SUPPORT OVER THE YEARS. WE JUST COULD NOT HOLD ON LONG ENOUGH TO GET THRU THIS ROUGH STRETCH OF ROAD. WE ARE OUT OF BUSINESS EFFECTIVE 11/04/2009.

03-10-2014, 11:15 AM	#3
Iceburgh Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New Bloomfield pa. Posts: 644	Re: ABS Plastic Interior Someone else has bought them...moved to Call. They are open with the same molds. You have to call the number on the website. They have not updated the website as of yet. I just got stuff from them 3 weeks ago

03-10-2014, 12:59 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,451	Re: ABS Plastic Interior That is interesting news as I have seen nothing out of the guys who bought it anywhere. Buy a business, and keep such a low profile no one knows you have the business, sounds like a productive plan. It appears that the new owner hasn't updated the website either except for his phone number and address. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-10-2014, 02:21 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: ABS Plastic Interior He might be doing a slow roll out to make sure the QC is there. Maybe an admin needs to get a hold of him about becoming an advertiser here? __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

03-10-2014, 05:34 PM	#6
gag1025 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gibsonville, NC Posts: 334	Re: ABS Plastic Interior There website looks pretty complete to me. They have all their products listed. http://www.roddoors.com/ __________________ 1953 Chevy 3 Window Truck 3100 Series

03-10-2014, 07:11 PM	#7
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: ABS Plastic Interior Problem is that it was posted all over the internet when they went out of business years ago. This is the first I heard they were back in business, that is the message that needs to get out. No one that thinks they are out of business will look at the web page, most will assume the guy just never took it down. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

03-10-2014, 08:43 PM	#8
gag1025 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gibsonville, NC Posts: 334	Re: ABS Plastic Interior They were once located in Rocky Mount, NC (North of Raleigh and about 1 1/2 hrs. from me), but moved to CA. The ABS is easy to get and not very expensive. A 4' x 8' sheet is $50. __________________ 1953 Chevy 3 Window Truck 3100 Series

03-11-2014, 12:31 PM	#9
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: ABS Plastic Interior I just got off the phone with Rod Doors (530)828-9426 and had an interesting conversation with them. They had at one time 15 employees and when the economy went south they had to shrink. Now it just the owner himself doing everything. He's been in Chico, CA since 1993 after moving from N.C. Same guy, same owner, just a one-man operation now. They have most all of their product line available . They have all the panels for the AD crowd and most for the TF's. But nothing for the 60-66 guys at this time. Of course they have stuff for the hot rods too. As for his web site, well Its working for him. Actually better then before, something about absence make people what to call and find out what's left and can they get it. Sort of like an exclusive club that has no published address or sign. Anyway I asked about door panels for a TF and yes they are available for $259 a pair also has kick panels with or without vent holes. Unfortunately the panel for behind the seat, the mold is broken But he has the pattern so when he gets time he can make a new mold. Bottom line is Rod Doors never went away, it just went to a one man operation. Same owner same location since '93. I hope this takes the myth out of the discussion. __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275 Last edited by G&R's57GMC; 03-11-2014 at 12:37 PM.

03-11-2014, 06:34 PM	#10
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,557	Re: ABS Plastic Interior Thanks for the update and information, good to know....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

03-11-2014, 06:47 PM	#11
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,451	Re: ABS Plastic Interior Thanks Glen that is good to know. It's something to remember that it is a one man show now and parts may take a bit longer to get too. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-15-2014, 10:27 PM	#13
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: ABS Plastic Interior this is good to hear, I bought from them years ago and the customer service was top notch. I too thought they were out of business. why would you post on your website that you went out of business when you never did??? __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck Last edited by 50adrod; 03-15-2014 at 10:52 PM.

03-16-2014, 07:55 PM	#14
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: ABS Plastic Interior Amazing what a phone call can do. I have a set of their door panels in my C-10, nice quality product. The velcro style fasteners didn't work for me, but a couple well placed upholstery screws did the trick. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

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