Posted by Carlmac 369 on July 03, 2022 at 08:09:57 from (96.44.113.79):
In Reply to: Canada Day Car Show posted by rusty6 on July 02, 2022 at 13:52:56:
Quote: rusty6 (quoted from post at 11:00:44 07/03/22) [quote="CVPost-Blackhole49"](quoted from post at 06:56:18 07/03/22) Need a little magic on those door panels. These are my originals and the ones' I just made for my 49 Pontiac.
You are right. I need new door panels. You did some nice work on yours but that is way beyond my skill levels so I am stuck with the old ragged originals until they fall off unless I go ahead and buy new.[/quote]
Making door panels might be one of the easiest parts of a restoration.
I am not an upholsterer by any stretch but I made new door panels, kick panels and a rear window package tray for my '51 Dodge.
Get some of those corrugated plastic signs from fast food restaurants or gas stations, etc. Use the old panels for patterns, lay them on the signs, draw a line around them and cut the new panels.
Pick out some fabric for the covering, cut to fit while allowing a generous amount to fold over each edge. Working on a good sized table, spray outward facing side of panel with a good adhesive, lay covering over panel and smooth out wrinkles then turn over and spray adhesive where the fold over fabric will go, fold it over and smooth out wrinkles and overlaps, trimming as needed.
Repeat with all other panels, cut holes for window and door handles, armrest screws, etc.
I used upholstery screws to fasten them on. It's really quite easy.
I sold the car and don't have any pictures to show of the panels but they looked fine.
Edit: I was able to find a picture of the car.
This post was edited by Carlmac 369 on 07/03/2022 at 10:10 am.
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