Anyone Make Their Own Door Panels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dodge68charger · 05-17-2019, 04:01 PM

If So What Material Did You Use As Backing And How Did You Fasten Them To The Doors?
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Mike C · 05-17-2019, 04:19 PM

I did in my Jimmy. I used 1/4" plywood, covered it with black vinyl. I used stainless sheetmetal screws and stainless trim washers and just screwed the 4 corners. I mounted 4" speakers in them and used 69-71 padded armrests.

cebra · 05-17-2019, 04:42 PM

I used thick sheet metal and bead rolled a few "stripes" near the bottom and covered in vinyl (I used 3m spray glue and they came off so I need to get better glue). I am using those chrome trim screws (with the washer thing around the head) to install.

cebra · 05-17-2019, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike C

I did in my Jimmy. I used 1/4" plywood, covered it with black vinyl. I used stainless sheetmetal screws and stainless trim washers and just screwed the 4 corners. I mounted 4" speakers in them and used 69-71 padded armrests.

Not to highjack but the PO may be interested in this as well, what glue did you use?

**ga-stepside** · 05-17-2019, 05:41 PM

I had bad luck with that 3M stuff too. I now use marine grade contact cement. It will hold up to the heat inside the passenger compartment.

Andy4639 · 05-17-2019, 06:12 PM

I went to my local shop and bought the board they use and cut the pattern out and then had them cover it for me. I did the dash pad and covered the 67 Chevelle wheel with same color leather.
There not perfect by no means but they cover up the 6x9 holes in the bottom of the doors and they are fastened like late model panels with the plastic tree's.

**Grumpy old man** · 05-17-2019, 06:53 PM

A brand new set of steel door panels are only $55.00 from rock auto
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...oor+panel,1296

I've made several sets for members using their door panels or fabricating them from waterproof door board . If you have your original panels they can be wrapped with any color vinyl and reinstalled .

**Grumpy old man** · 05-17-2019, 07:00 PM

couple more

Mike C · 05-17-2019, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cebra

Not to highjack but the PO may be interested in this as well, what glue did you use?

I don't think I even glued them. I stretched it around the back and through the speaker holes, door handle and regulator holes and stapled it on the back with 3/16 T50 staples.

05-17-2019, 04:01 PM	#1
Dodge68charger Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 533	Anyone Make Their Own Door Panels? If So What Material Did You Use As Backing And How Did You Fasten Them To The Doors? Posted via Mobile Device

05-17-2019, 04:19 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: Anyone Make Their Own Door Panels? I did in my Jimmy. I used 1/4" plywood, covered it with black vinyl. I used stainless sheetmetal screws and stainless trim washers and just screwed the 4 corners. I mounted 4" speakers in them and used 69-71 padded armrests. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

05-17-2019, 04:42 PM	#3
cebra Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Durham, North Carolina Posts: 782	Re: Anyone Make Their Own Door Panels? I used thick sheet metal and bead rolled a few "stripes" near the bottom and covered in vinyl (I used 3m spray glue and they came off so I need to get better glue). I am using those chrome trim screws (with the washer thing around the head) to install. __________________ My Daily Driver Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=755668

05-17-2019, 05:41 PM	#5
ga-stepside Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Sugar Hill GA Posts: 368	Re: Anyone Make Their Own Door Panels? I had bad luck with that 3M stuff too. I now use marine grade contact cement. It will hold up to the heat inside the passenger compartment. __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1970 AMX 390 1977 Datsun 280Z highly modified with '95 LT1 power

05-17-2019, 06:12 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Anyone Make Their Own Door Panels? I went to my local shop and bought the board they use and cut the pattern out and then had them cover it for me. I did the dash pad and covered the 67 Chevelle wheel with same color leather. There not perfect by no means but they cover up the 6x9 holes in the bottom of the doors and they are fastened like late model panels with the plastic tree's. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-17-2019, 06:53 PM	#7
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Anyone Make Their Own Door Panels? A brand new set of steel door panels are only $55.00 from rock auto https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...oor+panel,1296 I've made several sets for members using their door panels or fabricating them from waterproof door board . If you have your original panels they can be wrapped with any color vinyl and reinstalled . Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

05-17-2019, 07:00 PM	#8
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Anyone Make Their Own Door Panels? couple more Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

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