How To Build Custom Door Panels

[Driver4r]

X-Cab, nice to see your sticking around.

 

[X-cabsquarebody]

I may not post much , but I'm around. If anyone has any questions post it, or send me a PM. I'm happy to share what little I know. And thanks for the support and comments guys.

 

[Chadwick]

Man this is insane looking. Im ready to make a set myself for my show truck.

 

[X-cabsquarebody]

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Here's a panel I did for an ASA member. 81 and up style.

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[85 C10]

Thank you for the idea. I was curious if you could do a posting for the lower door panel with the speaker pods. where can I get the foam from? I know I can hit the local fabric store for the cloth. About how much would I need?

 

[X-cabsquarebody]

I just sold the door panels last week. I don't have any pictures from when I built them either. Best place to find the foam would be on line, our a local trim shop. Miami Corp, Keyston Brothers, or DTL will sell supplies on line. To cover a set of lower panels, 1 liner yard should do to it, padding & vinyl.

 

[B Barber]

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Here's a panel I did for an ASA member. 81 and up style.

I know I am digging up a very old thread here, but I see you already shared the panels you made for me. I plan to get more pics, but here is a better one that I have with me.

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[Edhard_Stark]

I don't mind grave digging, I'm redoing my interior, and this looks awesome.

 

[350runner]

Awesome thread here that I'm gonna give a try later

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[TRAZOII]

Is there a write up for the lower panel with the speaker?

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[Shawn Cribbs]

I was looking at new ones, but this looks way more fun

 

[Snoots]

Is there a write up for the lower panel with the speaker?

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X2!

 

[trukman1]

WOW! I don't have your kind of skill (or guts) to even try something like that. That said, that looks awesome!

 

[dc3725]

There is a million ways to build door panels. This is one of the easiest ways and they mount like the original panels.

First, I cut the center out of the my old door panels. The outer part of the panel has all the mounting stuff in it, clip holders, and screw holes.

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Cut a piece of 1/4 plywood so it fits in the center of the panel. Attach the Plywood to the plastic. It just need to hold temporary, later it will all get glassed together. Epoxy, or even high temp hot glue will work.

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I drill holes around on the plastic to give the resin some bit and help it hold to the plastic. Stretch a piece of polyester Tee shirt, or fleece over the whole panel. At this point mount the panel to a door. This will help hold the shape as the resin sets. Coat the polyester resin, and let set.

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Sand the edges smooth, and lightly sand the panel, just knock the shape points off. At this point, you have a blank panel.

wow!

 

[dc3725]

I have to say I am impressed