Custom Door panels

[MCMLXIX]

I agree on looking better than stock,There is nothing wrong with what I have seen on here by the homebuilders,The more you do the better you will get.I have 20 years in this trade so it makes it easy for me.Thought I would throw some pics up and get you guys thinking about colors and design

I think the thing that has us home builders perplexed it the methods and materials. I know I have questions on what to use. What makes the best base to start with on a door panel or trunk panel? plastic sheet? 1/4 plywood? Something else? Whats the best method of attaching the panel to the car? I've seen Velcro used. Hidden fasteners like the old OEM pus in type? Layering door panels to cover some fasteners? Does the glue in a aerosol spray can really hold well enough? Is one brand of glue better then others? A big list of DON'T DO THIS would be helpful to keep from making timely and costly mistakes....

[WEAVER]

Let me work on some of the basics,And show the clips I use.I will look for some pictures this week.

[youngdeezy]

great job and weaver top notch work man. i need my upper door panels done and i drew out the design. i'll scan it tonight and pm you with it to get a quote

[WEAVER]

Here is the type of clip we use,Chysler style long.Fits in 1/4 inch hole

[WEAVER]

I think the thing that has us home builders perplexed it the methods and materials. I know I have questions on what to use. What makes the best base to start with on a door panel or trunk panel? plastic sheet? 1/4 plywood? Something else? Whats the best method of attaching the panel to the car? I've seen Velcro used. Hidden fasteners like the old OEM pus in type? Layering door panels to cover some fasteners? Does the glue in a aerosol spray can really hold well enough? Is one brand of glue better then others? A big list of DON'T DO THIS would be helpful to keep from making timely and costly mistakes....

Aluminum base panels work for me,.040 bends easy and holds shape.
Clips are posted above.
We use a glue that has to be sprayed out of a gun(we use cheap paint guns).If you want to use aerosol try 3m 8080 or something made for headliner and carpet that has a high temp hold

[WEAVER]

We attach the clips on the back side of panel with Fusor fast dry body panel adhesive.Now there is no bumps on front of panel to hide



36 Chevy coupe we are working on,The panels are clipped on

[platniumta]

Thanks Weaver for the little tips. the little things are what matters on making your project that much better. I found the tip on what clip and how to mount it very useful. Thanks

[youngdeezy]

pm sent

[HotRod47]

I had my interior redone last year. This is for my 47 Ford so it may be more street rod than what you are looking for. But you never know where some inspiration can come from so I thought I would throw it out there.

I chose to go with tan Ultraleather and Ultrasuede. I love it. This is a design that my upholstery guy and I came up with together. The trim is original equipment from 50's era GM.



And here is how it looks with the seats in, although not completetly put back together. The arm rests are 57 Chevy!

[WEAVER]

Street Rods always have a lot of Ideas in them,Here is a few we have done over the years,Seems like tan is the most asked for color.These are on my website also,I like these pics because the images were shot by a pro,Josh Mishler.I also threw in a Camaro or two

[Jims78elky]

Wow..You guys do just amazing work Tracy...


-Jim

[WEAVER]

Thank you

[platniumta]

sent you a pm Weaver. You do some great work.

[WEAVER]

PM sent back

[newmexicosaint]

Tracy. Your sharing knowledge of your trade shows your character and I have an increased respect for you. Thank you.

[daredvl22]

Tracy,

The more interior pics I see from you, the more I want to just send you my car to complete! I may be calling you when I reach that point. I'm very creative and hands on, but you really take it to the next level. Simply amazing work.