Making your own door panel backing board???

85 GT Kid · 07-18-2009, 07:28 PM

Hey guys I remember someone saying on here that they used mdf board from lowes to make their door panels and headliner board but I can't find it. Does anyone know how thick it has to be. I would like to get the ones from FMR but my wallet won't allow it and the car wont be that nice to get those.....for now

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85 GT Kid · 07-19-2009, 09:28 AM

Well after much searching on here I found that some guys have used peg board material w/o the holes and it works good. Lowes has a 4' x 8' 1/8" board for $8

. I will have enough to do 3 SETS of backing boards! I will make another thread with a build on the door panels.

gr79 · 07-19-2009, 10:15 AM

Pegboard without holes is tempered hardboard. Two types available: tempered and regular.
Tempered= more water resistance, impact resistance, hardness, rigidity and tensile strength.

papisan71 · 07-19-2009, 05:23 PM

If u can find some, try looking for marine board, its a panel board and 1/8 to a 1/4 in thick, u just have to cut the holes out with a punch, its what I use

85 GT Kid · 07-19-2009, 06:02 PM

Do you know how much it is?

papisan71 · 07-19-2009, 06:59 PM

Off the top of my head, no, but ill find out tomorrow when I get to da shop and let u know then

JTurbo · 03-01-2011, 06:56 PM

I love this thread, thanks for posting. I'm working on my driver side door panel from the 86 GT vert, should be finished soon...

free1986 · 03-01-2011, 07:04 PM

Didn't see it on this thread but here is his full write up:
http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...=backing+board
I have it bookmarked because I need to do this myself eventually.

JTurbo · 03-01-2011, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by free1986

Didn't see it on this thread but here is his full write up:
http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...=backing+board
I have it bookmarked because I need to do this myself eventually.

yes, I thought that ^^^ was the thread I was actually posting in....

Too much fumes I guess

85 GT Kid · 03-02-2011, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTurbo

I love this thread, thanks for posting. I'm working on my driver side door panel from the 86 GT vert, should be finished soon...

Thanks its really easy too. If you have any questions just PM me.

85mcLaren · 03-02-2011, 11:26 AM

If we could find some hard plastic - that would be much better. My del sol's door panels are plastic. That way - it will never warp. And that is molded plastic. For the mustang, it would be a lot easier since it is just flat.....

Jason

JTurbo · 03-02-2011, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 85 GT Kid

Thanks its really easy too. If you have any questions just PM me.

Thanks. I'm all set - look for progress pics soon in my Vert thread

85 GT Kid · 03-02-2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTurbo

Thanks. I'm all set - look for progress pics soon in my Vert thread

Will do

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trbofox · 03-02-2011, 04:24 PM

I used compressed pvc foam board, you need to get it from a place that makes vinyl sign boards. It can be heated and formed. I used it for the trunk, headliner and door panels, I liked the idea that it was water proof.
Package tray

Door panels

trunk pieces

headliner

great stuff, cheap too, good luck.

JTurbo · 03-03-2011, 10:02 AM

Good info trbofox, but I didn't go that route. Here is a teaser shot of the good and bad:

I'll post more shots later....

07-18-2009, 07:28 PM	#1
85 GT Kid FEP Super Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,621	Making your own door panel backing board??? Hey guys I remember someone saying on here that they used mdf board from lowes to make their door panels and headliner board but I can't find it. Does anyone know how thick it has to be. I would like to get the ones from FMR but my wallet won't allow it and the car wont be that nice to get those.....for now . __________________ Son of Jleews6, Johnny 5 85 GT 1C Vert = Grey int. no power options but A/C. 85 GT 2R Hatch = "Pepper"ALL original sunroof car grey int.,full scale restoration coming one day 85 GT 2A Hatch = tan int. 2.5" full exhaust, frame connectors, AutoMeter Pro Comp gauges, 5-Lug w/17" Bullitts, converted to FI, 8.8 w/3.55s etc. 85 GT 1C Hatch = parts car 85 GT 1C Hatch = Dads new toy ALL ORIGINAL 85 GT 9L Hatch = Me and dads new cruiser VERY original 85 GS/RS 4D Hatch = My first capri

07-19-2009, 09:28 AM	#2
85 GT Kid FEP Super Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,621	Well after much searching on here I found that some guys have used peg board material w/o the holes and it works good. Lowes has a 4' x 8' 1/8" board for $8 . I will have enough to do 3 SETS of backing boards! I will make another thread with a build on the door panels. __________________ Son of Jleews6, Johnny 5 85 GT 1C Vert = Grey int. no power options but A/C. 85 GT 2R Hatch = "Pepper"ALL original sunroof car grey int.,full scale restoration coming one day 85 GT 2A Hatch = tan int. 2.5" full exhaust, frame connectors, AutoMeter Pro Comp gauges, 5-Lug w/17" Bullitts, converted to FI, 8.8 w/3.55s etc. 85 GT 1C Hatch = parts car 85 GT 1C Hatch = Dads new toy ALL ORIGINAL 85 GT 9L Hatch = Me and dads new cruiser VERY original 85 GS/RS 4D Hatch = My first capri

07-19-2009, 10:15 AM	#3
gr79 FEP Power Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,499	Pegboard without holes is tempered hardboard. Two types available: tempered and regular. Tempered= more water resistance, impact resistance, hardness, rigidity and tensile strength. Last edited by gr79; 07-19-2009 at 10:23 AM.

07-19-2009, 05:23 PM	#4
papisan71 FEP Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 146	If u can find some, try looking for marine board, its a panel board and 1/8 to a 1/4 in thick, u just have to cut the holes out with a punch, its what I use __________________ Jay N. Past rides : 86 GT T-Top - Just recently while in restoration, the man responsible for doing the resto has come up missing as well as my car, GONE!! 86 Gt - to much work needed to keep it 88 lx coupe - very missed

07-19-2009, 06:02 PM	#5
85 GT Kid FEP Super Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,621	Do you know how much it is? __________________ Son of Jleews6, Johnny 5 85 GT 1C Vert = Grey int. no power options but A/C. 85 GT 2R Hatch = "Pepper"ALL original sunroof car grey int.,full scale restoration coming one day 85 GT 2A Hatch = tan int. 2.5" full exhaust, frame connectors, AutoMeter Pro Comp gauges, 5-Lug w/17" Bullitts, converted to FI, 8.8 w/3.55s etc. 85 GT 1C Hatch = parts car 85 GT 1C Hatch = Dads new toy ALL ORIGINAL 85 GT 9L Hatch = Me and dads new cruiser VERY original 85 GS/RS 4D Hatch = My first capri

07-19-2009, 06:59 PM	#6
papisan71 FEP Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Munster, IN Posts: 146	Off the top of my head, no, but ill find out tomorrow when I get to da shop and let u know then __________________ Jay N. Past rides : 86 GT T-Top - Just recently while in restoration, the man responsible for doing the resto has come up missing as well as my car, GONE!! 86 Gt - to much work needed to keep it 88 lx coupe - very missed

03-01-2011, 06:56 PM	#7
JTurbo FEP Supporter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Granville, MA Posts: 3,214	I love this thread, thanks for posting. I'm working on my driver side door panel from the 86 GT vert, should be finished soon... __________________ 1979 Indy Pace Car Mustang 302 / 5spd 1982 Mustang GT T-Top 302 / 4spd - finally under the knife for a resto: http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?t=121124 1984 Merc Capri RS Turbo 1986 SVO Mustang - 1C 1986 Mustang GT Vert 302 / 5spd

03-01-2011, 07:04 PM	#8
free1986 FEP Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 378	Didn't see it on this thread but here is his full write up: http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthre...=backing+board I have it bookmarked because I need to do this myself eventually.

03-02-2011, 11:26 AM	#11
85mcLaren FEP Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Moyock, NC - (Hampton Roads) Posts: 1,080	If we could find some hard plastic - that would be much better. My del sol's door panels are plastic. That way - it will never warp. And that is molded plastic. For the mustang, it would be a lot easier since it is just flat..... Jason

03-02-2011, 04:24 PM	#14
trbofox FEP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: erie,pa Posts: 432	I used compressed pvc foam board, you need to get it from a place that makes vinyl sign boards. It can be heated and formed. I used it for the trunk, headliner and door panels, I liked the idea that it was water proof. Package tray Door panels trunk pieces headliner great stuff, cheap too, good luck. __________________ 1993 notch...HPT60 street turbo kit/DSS331...511rwhp/622rwtrq.@10psi April 2005 feature 5.0 Magazine November 2007 cover/feature MM&FF magazine September 2008 feature Mustang Enthusiast Magazine 1984 factory ttop notch 5.0( new project car) 1993 Cobra 1996 Cobra 2000 Lightning

03-03-2011, 10:02 AM	#15
JTurbo FEP Supporter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Granville, MA Posts: 3,214	Good info trbofox, but I didn't go that route. Here is a teaser shot of the good and bad: I'll post more shots later.... __________________ 1979 Indy Pace Car Mustang 302 / 5spd 1982 Mustang GT T-Top 302 / 4spd - finally under the knife for a resto: http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?t=121124 1984 Merc Capri RS Turbo 1986 SVO Mustang - 1C 1986 Mustang GT Vert 302 / 5spd

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