[blockquote]im new here, dont know how to do it to make the quote come up, but im with rmodel65, one withthe pony galloping under the tweed would look nice[/blockquote]


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Those are interesting looking. Look very well done. I have been trying to come up with a new door pannel idea as well, but have not made anything yet. I want something a little different, but not over the top when I put the interior back together. I look forward to seeing your next attempts.

 

I kind of like the clash of the tweed material with the hard door. It certainly takes some getting used to, but it'll grow on you! Vinyl is certainly easier to match because that's what they originally came in. I don't use plywood as a backing- it's too rigid, rattles when installed, and a pain to work with. I actually use a high quality cardboard (sounds funny) that is moisture resistant so you don't need to deal with the watershields when installing. Also, these won't warp like the aftermarket stuff. I used my original door panel as a starting point (measurements, etc.) A lot of people think these are easy to make- but matching them up by hand is difficult. Each piece is measured then hand cut- now do that twice. It also takes time to "learn" the characteristics of the adhesive- it's trim adhesive specifically used for headliners, upholstery, etc. To get the indentions, I use high-density foam that retains its padding- kind of like those memory foam mattresses that you see on TV. Using the originals, I consider where the window crank, door handle, and arm rest are located. This informs the starting point of the design. Since thinking about these, I think I've got about 50 different designs that I would be happy with. If you make these on your own, my only advise is to really think out your design. I intentionally don't make things that are flashy- they have too fast of a read and after 5 minutes, I'm bored with it. I'm much more interested in subtlety and flow. I'm a graduate art student and while summer is here, I try to take advantage of time away from school- so I come up with odd projects like these door panels! But again, thanks for the comments- they keep making me come up with more ideas. I'll certainly keep you all posted on new plans, and ideas. Thanks

 

River, glad to see you put alot of effort and thought into these. I think if you were to produce them, you would find a good market here on the forum. I haven't looked much, but I dont think there are many custom things like this made for the interior, without spending a buttload.

You should experiment with the rear package trays under the window aswell. They are flat cardboard on mine, and have much room for improvement.
Nic

 

They look good, definitely need a little time to grow on me though, very different seeing tweed in that area, but it looks good.

 

Very nice with a touch of difference!!! When do they go on sale???

 

Thanks all.
I'm going to make another set tonight with a very nice charcoal grey vinyl that would go with just about any color interior- especially black and blue interiors. The vinyl has the same grain as the original stuff and should look real nice. The addition of grey updates the appearance of the car without too much "custom" in the mix. We'll see how it goes!

 

I think those look real nice,, and I am not being polite!!!

Good Job!

 

I like them too. The tweed is a bit for me but it in black vinyl, I'd consider it as an upgrade. If you do it, post pics and think of a number.