[chopper526]

OK, I say let's start trading with Cuba again................at least the cars!!!

[ghost28]

OK, I say let's start trading with Cuba again................at least the cars!!!

Oh I am in agreement with you. We need those cars back in the states, but from the look of them and the mags on them they are collecting them, and keeping them as nice as they can.

[chopper526]

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?
It is time consuming but I think it is going to work out well. I'll keep you posted

[FATnLOW]

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 fastner

http://www.rochfordsupply.com/shop/Automotive/Automotive_Misc/X-mas_Tree_Fasteners_(Black)/index.html

[munch]

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

[62131]

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 fastner

http://www.rochfordsupply.com/shop/Automotive/Automotive_Misc/X-mas_Tree_Fasteners_(Black)/index.html

Would it not be better to get your panel to fit like you want and drill your panel and mounting service at the same time to get correct alignment of your fastener.

[FATnLOW]

Yes failed to mention that.....  per drill holes first,,use screws to hold panel in pre drilled holes as you lay out the material; then remove and attach fastners. then you can  can finish you board with foam and do design work  or not work.... then apply your  ultra leather or your fabric of choice.   .that was the procedure when I did my Sedan Delivery

[chopper526]

That's OK FatnLow, I knew what you meant. I like those fasteners, that may be the way to go,simple and easy. Thanks!

[EDNY]

Since I have an upholstery sewing machine, plan on stitching Velcro to the material backing and gluing the other part of the Velcro to the car.

[logride]

I used a thin aluminum sheet for the corners, it did about the same thing your doing but you don't have to wait for it to dry to take shape.

I used contact cement in a spray gun and then covered with vynal. I still have the kick panels to do and the glue have been in the gun for months!

Over the doors I used thin plywood that I covered. It hangs a little below the metal and provides the seal to the door.    With your  chopped top it would reduce the entry room.

[chopper526]

I like the velcro idea, Ed. My rear is over time the velcro will pull off of the panels.

[chopper526]

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.

[logride]

I still have wood so when the alum was in place I drilled thru the panel  slightly into the wood.

Then removed panel, put a small nail in each hole, sprayed glue, covered in vynal and carefully nailed in place with the nail under the vynal. I stapled around the windows and the garnish moldings hold it in too.

No I hope I never have to take it apart.

I would recommend the aluminum. It formed much easier and the result was better than I expected.

[62131]

Logride your interior look nice, the shinny strips that's running along the doors what is that and how is it attached?

[62131]

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.

I put windlace in my 38 as it had a strip of media board to attach it to with a staple gun. If you have replaced your wood with steel I agree with your thinking that you will have to glue and rivet it in place.