interior trim panels

[raj4851]

I'm sure this question has been posed before but I couldn't seem to find any information. I cut some interior trim panels out of 1/8" hardboard & I think it will work but I'd sure like to fine a little bit thinner stuff. I really don't want to pay the exorbitant prices I see for precut. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance, Rod

[fordor41]

you can buy ABS plastic sheets thru McMaster Supply. It's around .100", some a bit thinner.

[albjerryg]

I had some made from my upholster and he used pvc board like signs are made of, it is lite and strong. Jerry

[chap52]

If you have a "Michael's" or similar Craft Store in your area I would look there. You might even consider spray gluing two thinner sheets together to add rigidity. I got some really nice fitting cardboard ones for my 52 F-1 from LMC Trucks several years ago and they have held up very well.

[RalphG]

It is a unique material in the original panels. Not cardboard, not board or plastic. More of a heavy black paper almost as thick as cardboard. I found a small sheet of it to use to patch the chewed up glove compartment in my 52 Merc. It was a piece of backing paper from a sign I had bought. Used to stiffen and protect the sign for display and shipping. Perfect material if I could only find it in big sheets for the door panels. Unfortunately all I had was maybe 18 inches square.

[325w]

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The board used for door panels can be bought at upholstery supply. Black heavy close to 1/8 thick. ABS makes very good ones. Easier if their,flat. Rough side to the back as the glue,will hold better. Cut the cardboard with large metal shears. Clean up the edges with a small right angle sander.

[raj4851]

Thanks again, I have a call in to my upholsterer. I'm temped to buy some pre cut ones. If I go this way, does anyone know of a good & reasonable source? Thanks very much for your help, Rod

[TJ]

Originally Posted by raj4851

Thanks again, I have a call in to my upholsterer. I'm temped to buy some pre cut ones. If I go this way, does anyone know of a good & reasonable source? Thanks very much for your help, Rod

LeBaron-Bonney will sell you the pre-cut panels. Not sure about Cartouche,

[RalphG]

I think I could handle the cutting part for these panels. Maybe even gluing the upholstery. But installing those little spring clips I think would be quite a challenge to get right. And is it possible to even remove the old panels for maintenance and then re-install them using the old spring clips? Mine are pretty far gone and once they come off they are finished.

[raj4851]

RalphG, that's another consideration. The panels I looked at from Mac's come with clips. Expensive but I think it's worth it. TJ, I think I'll check out Cartouche before I buy. Thanks to all, Rod

[Terranova]

I think you guys want vulcanized fiber.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulcanized_fibre

[fordor41]

Originally Posted by RalphG

I think I could handle the cutting part for these panels. Maybe even gluing the upholstery. But installing those little spring clips I think would be quite a challenge to get right. And is it possible to even remove the old panels for maintenance and then re-install them using the old spring clips? Mine are pretty far gone and once they come off they are finished.

When installing new panel I use new clips .I wipe some grease on the ends. makes it easier to install/remove and cuts down on the rust.

[Graeme / New Zealand]

A wise word. Dont use too thick stuff because by the time you upholster it you will have trouble getting the pin through the window crank and door handles with the round thing in place. The width of standard hardboard should be ok.

GB