well time to get back at the 49 project,One of the things I still have to buy are the replacement door panels.Now chevs of the forties make the backer boards for the 49 styleline which should be the same as my 49 special 6 sedan.Not terribly expensive but of course they are oversize and cost a fortune to ship.So got to thinking exactly what are the backer boards made of?thick cardboard or panel board and could a guy not find something at the local rona that would do the job?Anyone ever made their own?I have the old panels for patterns and I can get the fabric from sms autofabrics if need be.Any help appreciated.
Indian said
Apr 18, 2015
Old school way is just what you mentioned, wall paneling board, cut to shape with jigsaw
Pontiacanada said
Apr 18, 2015
Masonite, ask for it.
427carl said
Apr 18, 2015
Thats how they do it on some of those reality shows...
beaucarlo said
Apr 19, 2015
I am using a wood panel called luan.....very thin & easy to work with
hey all
well time to get back at the 49 project,One of the things I still have to buy are the replacement door panels.Now chevs of the forties make the backer boards for the 49 styleline which should be the same as my 49 special 6 sedan.Not terribly expensive but of course they are oversize and cost a fortune to ship.So got to thinking exactly what are the backer boards made of?thick cardboard or panel board and could a guy not find something at the local rona that would do the job?Anyone ever made their own?I have the old panels for patterns and I can get the fabric from sms autofabrics if need be.Any help appreciated.
Masonite, ask for it.
Thats how they do it on some of those reality shows...