Classic Car Door Panel Restoration

Planning your classic car s interior restoration.

Classic car door panel restoration.

Mark simpson demonstrates on a 1962 oldsmobile door panel how to create custom car door panels using abs board and pre sewn top stitch panels from ez boy interiors. The style of car door panels vary greatly but the princi. The following are larry s auto interior repair tips. Reupholster your vintage or classic car door panel yourself using supplies and tools from sailrite.

Immediately after buying the classic car of your dreams you re probably not thinking how best to restore the interior. If your car has power windows or locks it may be necessary to unplug the wiring harness from the switch panels after separating the panel from the door but before totally removing the panel. Opg has a full line of restoration products for most gm musclecars which is good since we. Replacing the door panels from a kit makes this job much easier and we ve got some more helpful hints that should cut your project time in half.

Suppliers of quality classic auto interiors since 1977. Professional help is needed. Behind the panel is what is called the vapor barrier essentially a piece of tar paper that covers the openings stamped into the inner door. He s been hands on in the auto body repair and restoration business for 27 years.

Our reproduction door panels for classic cars and trucks are manufactured by companies that specialize in restoration parts. Our door panels are manufactured for each specific vehicle so you can be assured of easy fitment and perfect appearance and they re available in a wide range of colors at affordable prices. 818 780 9005 classic car interior restoration we restore interior parts for your classic car. Restoring your classic car s old saggy and torn interior can be a daunting task.

Get the right materials and prep the vehicle it makes a big difference. For most classic car restorers sewing together upholstery is an unlearned skill. The largest inventory of auto upholstery cloth vinyl headliners carpets vinyl tops door panels. Yet becoming the envy of every classic car enthusiast in your area won t happen if your ride s interior shows its age.

Larry trexler is the national trainer and technical service manager for sem products. We suggest you purchase a ready made kit for your model year if you have never taken on this type of project before.