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Figment412 · 03-01-2004, 01:32 PM

Has anyone done some custom door panels? I have been thinking about doing some and was looking for ideas and tips on how to do it.

67chevemall · 03-01-2004, 01:37 PM

http://www.suicided.com/custom.htm

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...123#post730123

Try these!!

SWEET7T · 03-01-2004, 02:07 PM

check out RodDoors they have some pretty neat stuff....

Custom 68 · 03-01-2004, 02:07 PM

You might look on www.roddoors.com they have some kits. They are just blanks you add the rest I think. These were used on Copperhead.

Digger51 · 03-01-2004, 03:41 PM

I can make some nice ones, which I have pictures of, including full panels (they cover the sheet metal under the stock panel and matching seatcovers. We have about a dozen or so different designs. I will post some pics tonight.

Custom 68 · 03-01-2004, 04:04 PM

Hey Digger I would be interested in what you have too.

meathead95 · 03-01-2004, 04:23 PM

i would like to see them also digger what kind of backing do you use on the door panels? how do they attach?

Digger51 · 03-01-2004, 05:05 PM

The panels themselves are made of masonite and/or ABS plastic depending on the application. We are are working on some kicker panel speaker enclosures that are molded ABS.

All panels attach using standard push-in automotive fasteners that are included.

Do you have any pics of the Blazer in your signature?

1970blazin · 03-01-2004, 06:00 PM

Digger- I would be interested too. I need to get some custom panels made that have black vinyl, and blue/black houndstooth (I have the houndstooth material. This is a idea I had, but I am not sure. I have a 70 blazer, but I think I would like the 71/72 panels too. Whatcha' got??

cb · 03-02-2004, 02:14 AM

These are from a '96 chevy truck. We sectioned them horizontally about 6 inches and reworked the tops. Modifications to the door were also done. They are getting covered in Graphite tweed right now. They work great if you are planning on installing power windows, mirrors, and door locks. It was alot of work though.

cb · 03-02-2004, 02:19 AM

Another View...

FuelCellGuy · 03-02-2004, 10:07 AM

KICK ASS!!!

Custom 68 · 03-02-2004, 10:47 AM

Wow cb that looks great. I would of never thought it could be done. Remember to post pictures once completed.

rambler · 03-02-2004, 01:12 PM

I agree, that looks fantastic,, along with a new seat from the same year chevy that interior would look awsome!

biglou55 · 03-02-2004, 01:39 PM

Count me in on seeing what you got to offer digger

meathead95 · 03-02-2004, 05:34 PM

ill have to get some pics of it tomorrow and the new silverado i just bought

67chevemall · 03-02-2004, 05:59 PM

ttt

ol skool 68 · 03-02-2004, 06:01 PM

man those look great digger, i like that idea

nate68 · 03-03-2004, 02:05 PM

i have some rod doors ones. haven't put them on yet. i live close to their location and the people that work there are really cool. i like the fact that they are full length.

*67Fleetsidedream* · 03-03-2004, 02:07 PM

I personally like the ones covered in tweed.

Digger51 · 03-03-2004, 11:01 PM

I apparently deleted all of my photos (don't know why) so here is a link to another thread I posted some time ago with a finished set. I am planning to put a set or two togehter this weekend and will be sure to post some new photos.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php3?s=&threadid=62617

red71cheyenne · 03-04-2004, 12:31 AM

CB, thats the exact same idea I had for my 71. I was going to get gray ones from a 95 Suburban and do the same thing. What kind of filler are you using for where you sectioned it? And what do you use to re-join the pieces? I was going to cut off the bottom speaker and pocket part to fit the original door panel slots, but yours looks nice in there as is. Great work! Jeff.

cb · 03-04-2004, 06:45 PM

We just used bondo to cover up the rivits and fill the small seems. As for rejoining them, we cut sheet metal patches and rivited them back together (check out the back side of the door pannel in the pic).

cb · 03-04-2004, 06:49 PM

Here's a front view of the "stiches".

03-01-2004, 01:32 PM	#1
Figment412 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 108	Custom door panels Has anyone done some custom door panels? I have been thinking about doing some and was looking for ideas and tips on how to do it. __________________ Save your money and do it right the first time. 1968 GMC short bed 1972 Cab 74 SB Chevy running gear

03-01-2004, 01:37 PM	#2
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	http://www.suicided.com/custom.htm http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...123#post730123 Try these!! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

03-01-2004, 02:07 PM	#3
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	check out RodDoors they have some pretty neat stuff.... __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

03-01-2004, 02:07 PM	#4
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,937	You might look on www.roddoors.com they have some kits. They are just blanks you add the rest I think. These were used on Copperhead. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

03-01-2004, 03:41 PM	#5
Digger51 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 51	I can make some nice ones, which I have pictures of, including full panels (they cover the sheet metal under the stock panel and matching seatcovers. We have about a dozen or so different designs. I will post some pics tonight. __________________ 70 GMC, SWB, 2WD, low

03-01-2004, 04:04 PM	#6
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,937	Hey Digger I would be interested in what you have too. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

03-01-2004, 04:23 PM	#7
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	i would like to see them also digger what kind of backing do you use on the door panels? how do they attach? __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

03-01-2004, 05:05 PM	#8
Digger51 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 51	The panels themselves are made of masonite and/or ABS plastic depending on the application. We are are working on some kicker panel speaker enclosures that are molded ABS. All panels attach using standard push-in automotive fasteners that are included. Do you have any pics of the Blazer in your signature? __________________ 70 GMC, SWB, 2WD, low

03-01-2004, 06:00 PM	#9
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Digger- I would be interested too. I need to get some custom panels made that have black vinyl, and blue/black houndstooth (I have the houndstooth material. This is a idea I had, but I am not sure. I have a 70 blazer, but I think I would like the 71/72 panels too. Whatcha' got?? Attached Images __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

03-02-2004, 02:14 AM	#10
cb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Gilbert, AZ USA Posts: 98	These are from a '96 chevy truck. We sectioned them horizontally about 6 inches and reworked the tops. Modifications to the door were also done. They are getting covered in Graphite tweed right now. They work great if you are planning on installing power windows, mirrors, and door locks. It was alot of work though. Attached Images __________________ Craig Berland

03-02-2004, 02:19 AM	#11
cb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Gilbert, AZ USA Posts: 98	Another View... Attached Images __________________ Craig Berland

03-02-2004, 10:07 AM	#12
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Uh... KICK ASS!!!

03-02-2004, 10:47 AM	#13
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,937	Wow cb that looks great. I would of never thought it could be done. Remember to post pictures once completed. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

03-02-2004, 01:12 PM	#14
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	I agree, that looks fantastic,, along with a new seat from the same year chevy that interior would look awsome! __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

03-02-2004, 01:39 PM	#15
biglou55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greenfield Mass. Posts: 551	Count me in on seeing what you got to offer digger __________________ Certifiably crazy person



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03-02-2004, 05:34 PM	#16
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	ill have to get some pics of it tomorrow and the new silverado i just bought __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

03-02-2004, 05:59 PM	#17
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	ttt __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

03-02-2004, 06:01 PM	#18
ol skool 68 turnin wrenches Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: my garage Posts: 263	man those look great digger, i like that idea __________________ "three can keep a secret if two are dead" -unknown hell's angel- D.M.C. -FF- 68 SWB full frame off (project ol skool) 2000 s-10 formally bagged but now my daily driver...

03-03-2004, 02:05 PM	#19
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	i have some rod doors ones. haven't put them on yet. i live close to their location and the people that work there are really cool. i like the fact that they are full length. __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

03-03-2004, 02:07 PM	#20
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	I personally like the ones covered in tweed.

03-03-2004, 11:01 PM	#21
Digger51 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 51	I apparently deleted all of my photos (don't know why) so here is a link to another thread I posted some time ago with a finished set. I am planning to put a set or two togehter this weekend and will be sure to post some new photos. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php3?s=&threadid=62617 __________________ 70 GMC, SWB, 2WD, low

03-04-2004, 12:31 AM	#22
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	COOL! CB, thats the exact same idea I had for my 71. I was going to get gray ones from a 95 Suburban and do the same thing. What kind of filler are you using for where you sectioned it? And what do you use to re-join the pieces? I was going to cut off the bottom speaker and pocket part to fit the original door panel slots, but yours looks nice in there as is. Great work! Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

03-04-2004, 06:45 PM	#23
cb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Gilbert, AZ USA Posts: 98	red71cheyenne... We just used bondo to cover up the rivits and fill the small seems. As for rejoining them, we cut sheet metal patches and rivited them back together (check out the back side of the door pannel in the pic). Attached Images __________________ Craig Berland

03-04-2004, 06:49 PM	#24
cb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Gilbert, AZ USA Posts: 98	Another for red71cheyenne... Here's a front view of the "stiches". Attached Images __________________ Craig Berland

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