[Dugeman]

Chopper ,how thick is the board that you are using ? Did you get it at Home Depot ? Thanks

[chopper526]

Thanks, guys. You are right, Ghost, and one sheet will do the whole back area of the car. So much cheaper than some other stuff I saw out there. And, the more I am getting used to it, the easier it is to work with and the better I like it.
Dugeman, yes, it is from Home Depot.  It is called tempered panelboard (I think). It is 1/8" thick and sells for 8 dollars and change for a 4' x 8' sheet. They also have 1/4", that might be good for flat areas like door panels.
I am going to fit everything in place and let it sit for a while while I prime and paint the car. Then, if everything still fits good and looks nice, I'll cover with vinyl and do a final install. At least I hope that's the way it goes

[logride]

Paint?

[munch]

Thanks, guys. You are right, Ghost, and one sheet will do the whole back area of the car. So much cheaper than some other stuff I saw out there. And, the more I am getting used to it, the easier it is to work with and the better I like it.
Dugeman, yes, it is from Home Depot.  It is called tempered panelboard (I think). It is 1/8" thick and sells for 8 dollars and change for a 4' x 8' sheet. They also have 1/4", that might be good for flat areas like door panels.
I am going to fit everything in place and let it sit for a while while I prime and paint the car. Then, if everything still fits good and looks nice, I'll cover with vinyl and do a final install. At least I hope that's the way it goes

  Chopper,

I'm glad that the tempered board is working out for you.  I didn't try wetting it and did get a crack in the corner which I covered with duct tape.  Looks good, but I think I will try wetting it.

How long did you soak it?

[chopper526]

Munch, I ran the area I wanted to bend under a slow stream of hot water for 30 seconds to a minute, I got it good and wet. There is a smooth, shiny side and a rough side, I soaked both sides, the shiny doesn't absorb water well but the rough side does. Anyway, after soaking it, it bends pretty easily. I think using hot water makes a difference too. Once its dry it really does hold its shape.

[chopper526]

Paint?

Logride, I was kicking around a color, black, yellow, copper were my 3 big choices, and back in December Moose photoshopped my car in yellow. I think that's the way I am going.

[ghost28]

COOL. A chevy version of the milner coupe. I think I will call you John 

[vette59jdwl]

John Chopper from Phily

  Mike  here is a pic from the past  test driving the tear drop.The young'in called it tear doppie

[sammons]

Nice interior work and ideas fellas! I'm getting lots of ideas from y'all

Chopper great job, I like what you did.

[chopper526]

Thanks, guys. Ghost, that's a great car to be compared to but I'm not trying to do a copycat of the  Milner coupe, although it seems my car has been going in that direction. I will say when I first saw that car in the movie 40 years ago, right then and there, I knew I wanted a five window coupe. I don't know why it took all this time to get one.
Vette....John Chopper, nice, just don't call me late for dinner
Sammons, I'm just trying to follow you guys.

[logride]

How about a a poll for the color of the coupe?

The yellow looks good, but so would the copper.

I have allways wanted an orange car, but it has to be the right car like a Nova. Or I think yours would look great in that color.

So that's my vote.


This is like when a woman asks " Does this dress make me look fat?"

All in fun,

It's looking great!

[chopper526]

How about a a poll for the color of the coupe?

The yellow looks good, but so would the copper.

I have allways wanted an orange car, but it has to be the right car like a Nova. Or I think yours would look great in that color.

So that's my vote.


Bring it on!! You guys vote.....................(then I'll paint it yellow )


This is like when a woman asks " Does this dress make me look fat?"

All in fun,

It's looking great!

[chopper526]

This interior stuff is going s...l...o...w..... Fit it in, take it out, trim it, fit it in, repeat. I know it will be worth it in the end but it's monotonous. I am now putting interlocking "tabs" on the panels so they stay flush to one another and line up properly.

[62131]

This interior stuff is going s...l...o...w..... Fit it in, take it out, trim it, fit it in, repeat. I know it will be worth it in the end but it's monotonous. I am now putting interlocking "tabs" on the panels so they stay flush to one another and line up properly.

So Chopper I asked you earlier about this board your using holding its shape after it dry's it appears to be doing so.

[chopper526]

Works great!