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03-29-2023, 05:00 PM | #1 |
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Source for interior pre-cut panels or Templates
I’m having a hard time finding pre-cut un-upholstered panels for my 29 Tudor. Is there anyone making them anymore? I previously used Cartouche in the past…
What about templates that can be printed 1:1 at an office supply store? Trying to save myself as much work as possible 😉 Thank you. |
03-29-2023, 06:31 PM | #2 |
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Re: Source for interior pre-cut panels or Templates
You might call Classtique Upholstery. They mention that they have precut panel board for model Ts and As but you have to call them to inquire. They sell yard goods as well for the DIY guys.
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03-29-2023, 07:43 PM | #3 |
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Re: Source for interior pre-cut panels or Templates
Thank you rotorwrench!
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03-30-2023, 06:23 PM | #4 |
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Re: Source for interior pre-cut panels or Templates
Talked with Classtique Upholstery, they do not offer pre cut panels that are un upholstered.
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03-31-2023, 08:58 AM | #5 |
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Re: Source for interior pre-cut panels or Templates
They used to but times are changing so that's good to know. The only other kit maker is Dixie up in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
I buy waterproofed panel board and cut it myself. The stuff it thick so it's not easy to cut. I either use the old boards as patterns or I make a pattern with large sheet craft paper. Most cars I've worked on never had kits offered like the Fords have had over the years, |
03-31-2023, 10:16 AM | #6 | |
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Ironically, most of my patterns came as drawings from the archives, however the panels that have come from L/B and Cartouche did not match the dimensions of the original prints. I guess it is really about how authentic do you want your panels to be?? |
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03-31-2023, 01:59 PM | #7 | |
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04-01-2023, 10:35 AM | #8 |
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I've cut them with a pneumatic reciprocating saw and a blade appropriate for the type of material but a jig saw will work. I've used hole saws to cut for door and window cranks as applicable. I always cut on the long side of the line just a small amount. The edges can and should be sanded to smooth them some and round the edge just a tad. This will get the panel back to proper size. A lot of original clip holes are squared off but they can be cut round as long as a person studies how the clip is going to fit the panel and the door holes The round hole resists cracking better anyway. A person can use a rotary broach cutter for small holes. Like anything of this nature, a person has to take care with the tools used. Most will inflict some damage to the material if a person slips up.
Some folks in the trim trade have gone over to ABS plastic type panel material. That stuff can be cut or routed depending on the design details. It's available in all sorts of different thicknesses. It also holds staples well. Last edited by rotorwrench; 04-01-2023 at 10:45 AM. |
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04-04-2023, 11:19 AM | #10 | |
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As for the pocket hole, we must use a razor knife and an aluminum template because my machine does not have a blade welder. You likely can cut a template from a scrap piece of plywood and use it as a blade guide to cut it to the correct shape. All of the door clip holes, the window regulator shaft holes, and lock & latch holes are punched with tools we made out of A2. You likely can use something like water pipe that you have sharpened the end, and/or hollow punches available from Harbor Freight to make those holes. My experience with ABS is very limited however as Kerby has mentioned, it does take staples well however it does not seem to hold glue as well as fiberboard (-maybe because the glue can soak into the paper??), so do your research to make sure this will not be an issue for you. |
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04-21-2023, 06:40 PM | #11 |
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Thank you Brent!
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04-21-2023, 08:11 PM | #12 | |
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The dimensions are probably here if no one on the site has already bought a set. https://www.thehenryford.org/explore...ion-1903-1957/ When you cut your panels do 2 at once. You'll end up with a R and L in 1/2 the time. For the straight edges use a router and straight edge clamped to the material. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5n1OAuc-nYg Last edited by ModelA29; 04-21-2023 at 08:19 PM. |
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04-21-2023, 08:56 PM | #13 |
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I always bought my panels pre-cut from LB,and covered them myself.I live close to them,and have an edge binding machine.I liked to watch the panels being cut.Slide the panel board onto the table,program the machine,and watch it zip around.That little air jet did a fast clean job.I miss them being there.
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04-22-2023, 10:41 AM | #14 | |
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Ironically, we had saved interiors removed from older restorations that used L/B interiors however after L/B went out of business, I made several trips to the archives to get the original prints. What I soon found out was L/Bs panel boards were not the correct dimensions when overlaid onto the original print templates. Therefore all of the L/B patterns were useless to me. |
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08-03-2023, 07:47 PM | #15 | |
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08-04-2023, 08:03 AM | #16 |
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Re: Source for interior pre-cut panels or Templates
Clear vinyl from Hobby Lobby or a like store works great for making templates.
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