Related comment: I have removed interiors out of alot of 60s & 70s cars when my buddy and me started racing circle track. The interiors had many many layers of materials and there would be hog rings and all buttons hand sewn throughout. It was basically made like quality sofas and chairs for your home. But it was also sound & temperature insulation as well as safety padding if you got hit. Might be worth doing a high end quality fabric interior, someone gets paid to install factory correct interiors with high workmanship. The collectors pay for it and expect flawless work.The car will be judged at shows and looses points for inaccuracy. Seriously, high pay.
I haven't used it personally but a few guys that made panels for pre war era hot rods have used it here in the Dallas area and the finished product looks nice but they are just hobbyists and DYI guys trying to save a buck . would love a professional opinion on the stuff . Celtec is what they said the brand was .
So I live in Tampa Bay, Florida and we see some pretty hot temps here especially inside of closed up cars. So I'd think ABS would NOT be a good choice for here. The second is thin plywood. (Lauan) maybe.. only how would you make it curve from the vertical face sheet to on top of the door?? (1965 Dodge Coronet ) ...
1/8" thick. Do a google search in your area for "Plastic Suppliers" for full sheets also your local upholstery supplier should carry smaller sheets. Full sheet should cost you around $90-100. Sometimes less if your lucky.
If your project is going to in really hot climates I would not use ABS. It will warp if it gets to around 120 degrees. I have never heard of upholstery glue off gassing.
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I have removed interiors out of alot of 60s & 70s cars when my buddy and me started racing circle track.
The interiors had many many layers of materials and there would be hog rings and all buttons hand sewn throughout.
It was basically made like quality sofas and chairs for your home.
But it was also sound & temperature insulation as well as safety padding if you got hit.
Might be worth doing a high end quality fabric interior, someone gets paid to install factory correct interiors with high workmanship. The collectors pay for it and expect flawless work.The car will be judged at shows and looses points for inaccuracy.
Seriously, high pay.
Where do you buy your abs plastic from ?
What’s the standard backing board made of? Would thin (1/8”) hardboard work? It’s the same stuff they make peg board out of.
what are your thoughts on PVC foam board for door panels ?
I haven't heard of PVC foam board till now. It defiantly looks like if could work well! Have you used it? I will defantly test this stuff out.
I haven't used it personally but a few guys that made panels for pre war era hot rods have used it here in the Dallas area and the finished product looks nice but they are just hobbyists and DYI guys trying to save a buck . would love a professional opinion on the stuff . Celtec is what they said the brand was .
I will look in to it next time i need to make some panels. thanks for the suggestion!
Do you guys sell the trunk cardboard panels and door panels for 1950 Chevy Styleline Deluxe Coupe?
How do you staple to the ABS ??
So I live in Tampa Bay, Florida and we see some pretty hot temps here especially inside of closed up cars. So I'd think ABS would NOT be a good choice for here. The second is thin plywood. (Lauan) maybe.. only how would you make it curve from the vertical face sheet to on top of the door?? (1965 Dodge Coronet ) ...
I live in Tucson. Any ideas on boards for here. I have a 1976 fiat spider
Where do you get your ABS and what thickness?
1/8" thick. Do a google search in your area for "Plastic Suppliers" for full sheets also your local upholstery supplier should carry smaller sheets. Full sheet should cost you around $90-100. Sometimes less if your lucky.
Hi, What thickness ABS board did you use for the door panels?
1/8" abs
can you sew through ABS?
Yes just make sure to use a thicker needle like a size 20
What is your recommendation to use for folks that live in warmer climate areas as opposed to the abs?
Use the 1/8 ply wood. Also called luan. You can also try PVC foam board but I have not tested it in the heat yet.
Decided to go with the ABS and see how it goes in the heat here in the East. Thanks for the recommendation!
Anytime! Hope it works our well for you!
can i use mdf panels
You could but mdf will be susceptible to warping from moisture over time.
I understand... with ABS plastic. In the heat... your glues will off gas...
So you have to drill holes to keep it from bubbling up
If your project is going to in really hot climates I would not use ABS. It will warp if it gets to around 120 degrees. I have never heard of upholstery glue off gassing.
FLA's 2 HOT AND HUMID 4 ABS
Not abs won't bend u must be using ltp