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cousinjd · 10-12-2022, 09:58 PM

Anyone out there build storage container into door pockets on 58 F100? Any suggestions on material or how to is appreciated. Jim

paul2748 · 10-13-2022, 07:33 PM

Suggest taking the vehicle to an upholsterer and see what he suggests. Maybe you can get matching material from SMS Auto Fabrics

Google automobile door storage pockets lots of ideas

cousinjd · 10-13-2022, 08:28 PM

Thanks for the suggestion. I am trying to do all the repairs and engineering inhouse, not looking for anything fancy. I'm trying to create a little storage area for drinks and snacks and such that is out of sight. I do appreciate your input. Jim

Daves55Sedan · 10-16-2022, 05:37 PM

If you've got room under the window glass (when the window is rolled all the way down) you could cut out a rectangular hole in the inner door structure. Then measure and cut a flat sheet of 22 gage sheet metal and bend the four corners and mounting flanges to fit in the hole cutout you made. I suggest mig-welding the corners for rigidity and lining the inside of your pocket with felt at a minimum (you may be able to select felt colors from some fabric outlets or ask you local auto interior upholsterer for samples he might be able to provide).
The only thing I havent figured out yet is what to use as trim to hide the door upholstery panel cutout. Also, mine had a hinged door (with hinge at bottom and a simple latch at top with small knob to pull down). It would need a similar corner trim around the door edges.
You could susbstitute the door with a pocket design that extends down into the bottom of the door, but the 20 gage metal box design would be more elaborate, but certainly not impossible.

cousinjd · 10-16-2022, 09:41 PM

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Thanks for your ideas Dave. The doors already have the opening, mine are missing the metal covers that came with the doors when new, just thought I would try to utilize the space. Your post has given me a few new ways to attack this project. Thanks again. Jim

10-12-2022, 09:58 PM	#1
cousinjd Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nebraska Posts: 48	storage pockets Anyone out there build storage container into door pockets on 58 F100? Any suggestions on material or how to is appreciated. Jim

10-13-2022, 07:33 PM	#2
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: storage pockets Suggest taking the vehicle to an upholsterer and see what he suggests. Maybe you can get matching material from SMS Auto Fabrics Google automobile door storage pockets lots of ideas __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria Last edited by paul2748; 10-13-2022 at 07:38 PM.

10-13-2022, 08:28 PM	#3
cousinjd Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nebraska Posts: 48	Re: storage pockets Thanks for the suggestion. I am trying to do all the repairs and engineering inhouse, not looking for anything fancy. I'm trying to create a little storage area for drinks and snacks and such that is out of sight. I do appreciate your input. Jim

10-16-2022, 05:37 PM	#4
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: storage pockets If you've got room under the window glass (when the window is rolled all the way down) you could cut out a rectangular hole in the inner door structure. Then measure and cut a flat sheet of 22 gage sheet metal and bend the four corners and mounting flanges to fit in the hole cutout you made. I suggest mig-welding the corners for rigidity and lining the inside of your pocket with felt at a minimum (you may be able to select felt colors from some fabric outlets or ask you local auto interior upholsterer for samples he might be able to provide). The only thing I havent figured out yet is what to use as trim to hide the door upholstery panel cutout. Also, mine had a hinged door (with hinge at bottom and a simple latch at top with small knob to pull down). It would need a similar corner trim around the door edges. You could susbstitute the door with a pocket design that extends down into the bottom of the door, but the 20 gage metal box design would be more elaborate, but certainly not impossible.

10-16-2022, 09:41 PM	#5
cousinjd Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nebraska Posts: 48	Re: storage pockets Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for your ideas Dave. The doors already have the opening, mine are missing the metal covers that came with the doors when new, just thought I would try to utilize the space. Your post has given me a few new ways to attack this project. Thanks again. Jim