AD Door Panels ?

[Donaldo]

I am still in the planning/options stage of putting our '51 back together, I could sure use some new ideas, the replacing of the stock style cardboard door panels isn't happening. I did a search but it mostly came back on headliners, some very good ones .

Tia, Don

[MARTINSR]

What exactly are you asking? You can't find door panels?

Brian

[MARTINSR]

Here is the LMC catalog page for door panels. I highly recommend them too, they have great customer service. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/ca/full.aspx?Page=71

Brian

[Donaldo]

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

What exactly are you asking? You can't find door panels?

Brian

Oh I can find replacement cardboard or fibreboard door panels, but I am hoping for some ideas other than stock - not being an upholsterer I thought the craftsmen on the list would show some ideas I could learn from. I have those that came on the truck, metal trimmed, I can use as patterns. Just not a fan of cardboard....thanks

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Donaldo

I am still in the planning/options stage of putting our '51 back together, I could sure use some new ideas, the replacing of the stock style cardboard door panels isn't happening. I did a search but it mostly came back on headliners, some very good ones .

Tia, Don

Not sure this is what your looking for, but I made my own door panels. Here's a couple pics showing some of the steps and the finish panels...Jim

[T-P Auto]

Old man 3;
How that is a great looking door panel.
I'm also looking for ideals on the door panels.
Thinking about going with power windows n power door locks.
Think of changing over to new style door handles also.
just so ideals to post,
Tim

[Highsider]

I need ideas, too. Looking good oldman!
I will be doing roof, walls, etc. (see avatar)

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by T-P Auto

Old man 3;
How that is a great looking door panel.
I'm also looking for ideals on the door panels.
Thinking about going with power windows n power door locks.
Think of changing over to new style door handles also.
just so ideals to post,
Tim

Originally Posted by Highsider

I need ideas, too. Looking good oldman!
I will be doing roof, walls, etc. (see avatar)

Thanks guys...Jim

[Hogger54]

I'm planning on doing part of my doors with fabric and foam covering masonite. It's certainly stronger and more durable than cardboard, and is a little flexible too.
I suppose you could use some UHMW sheets too.

[Donaldo]

Jim, your door panels, and truck, are really nice. thanks for sharing.

Don

[rollinrooster]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Not sure this is what your looking for, but I made my own door panels. Here's a couple pics showing some of the steps and the finish panels...Jim

Those look great!!! wana come do some more?

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Donaldo

Jim, your door panels, and truck, are really nice. thanks for sharing.

Don

Originally Posted by rollinrooster

Those look great!!! wana come do some more?

Thanks guys, appreciate it...Jim

[stewdecky]

Can't see it very good but I made some out of aluminium checker plate. I put repop cardboard ones in my '53 restoration and they srunk up and look like crap.

[mobileortho]

Found mine on ebay, I added the stainless strip.



Driversdoor panel by Mobileortho, on Flickr

[Donaldo]

""Found mine on ebay"

hi RobertC, is there any way to find out who made them, I looked at ebay -you musta got the last ones - looking good !

thanks, Don

[mr48chev]

Rod shop used to make some similar to what Mobileortho showed but they are out of business now.

I've had a masonite like material covered with thin foam and covered with tan vinyl for years but will let the trim shop guy have at it next time.

That factory style cardboard stuff isn't all that bad as it has held up for 60+ years in a lot of trucks. They do have a similar backing board at upholstery shops and supply houses too.

[mobileortho]

Originally Posted by Donaldo

""Found mine on ebay"

hi RobertC, is there any way to find out who made them, I looked at ebay -you musta got the last ones - looking good !

thanks, Don

Here's a link to the sellers Ebay page. Looks like he's added a couple of other interior items to his line up. He has decent prices also.

[Iceburgh]

roddoors....just ABS plastic, glue and some type of material of your choice. Use Foam to make designs you can pick it up at Ben Franklins or some place similar

[Trekster]

There are some good ideas shown. I took a piece of Masonite and cut it to fit and sprayed it with some texture paint. They look fine but I'm not sure I will keep them. The surface is, of course, rough. It is not as bad as sand paper but you don't want to rub your knuckles across it very much.

[youngrodder]

Here is mine that I made out of different thicknesses of OSB, 1/4 & 1/2 foam, carpet and vinyl.


Marc

[Katrina/10]

Originally Posted by Trekster

There are some good ideas shown. I took a piece of Masonite and cut it to fit and sprayed it with some texture paint. They look fine but I'm not sure I will keep them. The surface is, of course, rough. It is not as bad as sand paper but you don't want to rub your knuckles across it very much.

I like these the best.