custom inner door panels .. anyone??

[blazin]

im going to start thinking of something custom i can do to my door panels something like these guys did. does anyone have any more pictures of this kinda think? tips ? how too's? i have know idea how to go about something like this but.. i have to do something custom.

[VA72C10]

those are rod doors panels. Pre-molded plastic and you just cover them in your choice of cloth, leather, or vinyl. I just happen to have a pair I'm not using now

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

those are rod doors panels. Pre-molded plastic and you just cover them in your choice of cloth, leather, or vinyl. I just happen to have a pair I'm not using now

Bummer. Out of Business as of November 09.

[blazin]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

those are rod doors panels. Pre-molded plastic and you just cover them in your choice of cloth, leather, or vinyl. I just happen to have a pair I'm not using now

what do they look like? where can i get them?

[cdowns]

why dont you just use your imaginatiopn and come up with a plan for something custom rather than over the counter outta the box stuff

[blazin]

Originally Posted by cdowns

why dont you just use your imaginatiopn and come up with a plan for something custom rather than over the counter outta the box stuff

thats what im trying to do. the only thing i could build them myself with is wood. if i had a rod panel i could build something off of that. make my own design with.

[VA72C10]

I will take some pics tonight and post them here. They are molded ABS but like mentioned you could accomplish the same thing with wood. The Rod doors attach with a heavy duty 3M backed velcro and then of course the door and window handles and armrest help hold it in as well.

[cdowns]

IMAGINATON FOR CUSTOM STUFF
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seems to me theres lots o stuff available for custom fabrication and not just wood// you just need an imagination

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by cdowns

.....seems to me theres lots o stuff available for custom fabrication and not just wood// you just need an imagination

I think he is trying to get ideas of what his options are. We all know how to Google, but that doesn't tell you how or what to use.

It's sad but true that Rod Doors is no longer in business. Fortunately their website is still up. It is very informative, so you can get some ideas from there- www.roddoors.com

[JWPOORE]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

those are rod doors panels. Pre-molded plastic and you just cover them in your choice of cloth, leather, or vinyl. I just happen to have a pair I'm not using now

Did they come with the armrests like shown on roddoors site? I was always curious about that and was thinking about getting a set of them along with the rear panels they made for my Blazer.

[VA72C10]

Yes, they came with the armrests that are shown on the site.

[blazin]

Originally Posted by cdowns

IMAGINATON FOR CUSTOM STUFF
if you need carbon fiber mat GOOGLE
if you need aluminum sheets GOOGLE
if you need sheet steel GOOGLE
if you need fiberglass mating GOOGLE
if you need fiber board interior stuff GOOGLE
if you need burlap matting GOOGLE
if you need resins GOOGLE
if you need foam sheeting GOOGLE
if you need ABS sheeting GOOGLE


seems to me theres lots o stuff available for custom fabrication and not just wood// you just need an imagination

funny you think i need a imagination.. im imagining your a bit of a $$$ right now. i know how to "GOOGLE" and i didnt ask for google tips. whats the point of this site if i cant ask people what they've done, and get ideas. if someone has a set of rod door panels they dont want i would be happy to buy them instead of spending hours and hours making them. i would rather drive my blazer then work on it. cheers

[blazin]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

I will take some pics tonight and post them here. They are molded ABS but like mentioned you could accomplish the same thing with wood. The Rod doors attach with a heavy duty 3M backed velcro and then of course the door and window handles and armrest help hold it in as well.

that would be great. thanx like i said ... if they are just sitting around not being used, i'll take them off your hands

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by blazin

funny you think i need a imagination.. im imagining your a bit of a $$$ right now. i know how to "GOOGLE" and i didnt ask for google tips. whats the point of this site if i cant ask people what they've done, and get ideas. if someone has a set of rod door panels they dont want i would be happy to buy them instead of spending hours and hours making them. i would rather drive my blazer then work on it. cheers

I gotta agree here. I thought "CDOWNS" comment (at the least) would put someone on the Defensive. Personally, I don't have the skill to make my own Door Panels, but if I was in this situation, I'd STILL have to buy these panels and then I'd STILL have someone ELSE do the Material Work.
"Blazin".......if you need some help, I believe I have contact info for a guy in AZ that does just about anything you want with a 67-72 door Panel, with Cloth Material (and depending on the degree of dificulty) they're around...
$150.00-$300.00 a set if memory serves me right (its been a long time).
E-mail me privatley and I'll hook ya up if need be.

[blazin]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I think he is trying to get ideas of what his options are. We all know how to Google, but that doesn't tell you how or what to use.

It's sad but true that Rod Doors is no longer in business. Fortunately their website is still up. It is very informative, so you can get some ideas from there- www.roddoors.com

i cant believe they just went out of business 6 months ago. just my luck

[Zoomin]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

those are rod doors panels. Pre-molded plastic and you just cover them in your choice of cloth, leather, or vinyl. I just happen to have a pair I'm not using now

Ahem...

[VA72C10]

Here are the pics. I will be starting a FS thread for these and giving blazin first dibbs

[fastom]

I love the door panels in my truck (my truck is the top picture). I'm glad I was able to get a set before the business shut down. I don't know how I would ever be able to make door panels that nice otherwise.

If you can score a pair GET THEM!!

[JWPOORE]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Here are the pics. I will be starting a FS thread for these and giving blazin first dibbs

And I would like to be a possible second dibs if blazin passes.

[blazin]

whats in the bag with the doors? i know your not suppose to see buy stuff in the theards... but sold!!!!

[VA72C10]

Please post in the FS thread, not in this one per forum rules

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...19#post4021919

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by blazin

whats in the bag with the doors? i know your not suppose to see buy stuff in the theards... but sold!!!!

they came with the directions, and the velcro adhesive that holds them on.

[blazin]

Originally Posted by fastom

I love the door panels in my truck (my truck is the top picture). I'm glad I was able to get a set before the business shut down. I don't know how I would ever be able to make door panels that nice otherwise.

If you can score a pair GET THEM!!

are they hard to install? i mean a lot of work?

[1quik70]

Those panels are super easy to install! Pre fit them BEFORE you have them covered. That way you can trim everything that need trimmed, then pick a material and go to town with 3M Upholstry adhesive!

[Andy4639]

I did mine. Not really to custom but no one else has them. They aren't perfect but for a daily driver they will do.

Bought the board at a local uphostery shop. Cut the holes I needed then covered them. I used the Christmas tree's to keep it in place the screw were temperary while I fitted everything.