OK, I say let's start trading with Cuba again................at least the cars!!!
OK, here's what I did. I figure I will divide the rear interior panels into 6 sections: 2 sides-top and bottom, center-top and bottom. The first panel I did was the passenger side top panel. I cut cardboard in general shape and fit it into the first area I wanted to make my first panel. I traced the edges all around and then trimmed it so the cardboard fit perfectly. Then I traced that onto the tempered fiberboard I got from Home Depot, that Munch told me about. Although the board is pretty flexible, it is resistant to tight radius bends and won't hold shape. So, I soaked the board in water in the area I wanted to bend, bent it to the basic radius I wanted and then wedged it under my workbench until it dried. When it was dry I took the bent panel and fit it into place and drilled holes to hold it in place. I took the panel off and soaked it again and screwed and clamped it back up while it was wet. When it is dry it should form to my interior pretty well. I am not sure how I will ultimately hold the panels in place, i.e. screws, velcro, etc., or how I will attach the windlace around the doors. Any ideas? Chopper, looks great. Did the panel do well being wet?It is time consuming but I think it is going to work out well. I'll keep you posted
Chopper... These are what I plan on using when I get there ..Drill hole (so fasterner is tight in hole) in board ,plastic. or pvc sheet what ever you are using insert in hole glue and tape the top, drill hole in mounting surface to accept fastnerhttp://www.rochfordsupply.com/shop/Automotive/Automotive_Misc/X-mas_Tree_Fasteners_(Black)/index.html
That looks like it turned out real nice, Logride. If my panels fail I'll switch to aluminum. How did you attach the panels to the car? Do any of you guys have windlace around the door opening? How did you attach it? I was thinking of contact cement and/or pop rivets.
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