Finally finished the interior in my 34...was only going to replace the carpet and ended up a year long project. Thanks to several tips from upholstery guys, websites like this one, and a few videos it's finished. Hope to take some better pictures outside.
Made a ton of mistakes and several things I would do differently, but for my first interior I am pleased.
I made practice pieces out of firm foam and bought cheap vinyl to learn how to sew..also did a test run on the real seat with cheap vinyl before I screwed up my more expensive vinyl.
Hi, what material did you use on the door panels? I'm looking to do my 36 Chevy interior this winter and would like to start the template process on the doors and kick panels
I used whisper charcoal vinyl...it stretches pretty good with a satin finish. If I had it to do over I would use spradling dolce vinyl. It is very close to the look and feel of ultra leather.
I think the board is called PVC boards for the panels. I got it from a plastic supplier locally. Easy to work with...abs is also great to work with as well. Both you can cut with a razorblade.
PVC foamboard is solid but 1/2 the weight of regular PVC sheets, and is sold in 3 MM and 6 MM (1/8" and 1/4") for door panels. I have bought it in 4' by 8' sheets, as well as 5' by 10' sheets. It goes by many different brand names like Sintra, Komatex, Palight, and CelTec. Most sign shops and plastic suppliers have it, or can get it. It is strong and easily formable with standard woodworking tools, is waterproof, and a lot lighter than other products used for door panels.
Mine is about 1/8 inch and you can purchase up to 3/4 thick. Abs seems stronger though. Abs you have to score with razor and then snap it. Pvc you can cut thru with a sharp hobby razor. Both products are sturdy.
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