ABS/custom door panel (1 Viewer)

[Zantier]

I have a huge sheet of ABS that I want to use to replace my rear lift-gate carpet but was also researching using it to replace the door panels. However I keep getting stuck with what to do with the arm rest area along the window glass. I worry because I like having some cushion there and wondered how much wind noise and weather will pass through the gap filled by the stock door panel card. So I finally found someone that looks like they are making them but illustrates my concern. Thoughts?

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[voodu3]

I have a huge sheet of ABS that I want to use to replace my rear lift-gate carpet but was also researching using it to replace the door panels. However I keep getting stuck with what to do with the arm rest area along the window glass. I worry because I like having some cushion there and wondered how much wind noise and weather will pass through the gap filled by the stock door panel card. So I finally found someone that looks like they are making them but illustrates my concern. Thoughts?

Toyota-80-Series-Land-Cruiser-ABS-Electric-Window-Door-Trim-Panels-Waterproof

I took the arm rest part off recovered it and screwed it back to the ABS sheet. I’ll send you some pics. It’s not show quality but it works well for me.

 

[GSTMike]

I actually like this idea of ABS sheet for the door panels, I know my current door cards have certainly seen better days.

 

[voodu3]

I have a huge sheet of ABS that I want to use to replace my rear lift-gate carpet but was also researching using it to replace the door panels. However I keep getting stuck with what to do with the arm rest area along the window glass. I worry because I like having some cushion there and wondered how much wind noise and weather will pass through the gap filled by the stock door panel card. So I finally found someone that looks like they are making them but illustrates my concern. Thoughts?

Toyota-80-Series-Land-Cruiser-ABS-Electric-Window-Door-Trim-Panels-Waterproof

I took the arm rest part off recovered it and screwed it back to the ABS sheet. I’ll send you some pics. It’s not show quality but it works well for me.

 

[yellowgeko]

I took the arm rest part off recovered it and screwed it back to the ABS sheet. I’ll send you some pics. It’s not show quality but it works well for me.

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Did you screw through the plastic? Into fresh metal? Did you somehow use door clips?

 

[voodu3]

Did you screw through the plastic? Into fresh metal? Did you somehow use door clips?

I used plastic screw inserts in the holes that panel clips were in. It was hard to find inserts for round holes most of them are square. I ended up using butyl tape to keep the inserts in place. I also used the butyl tape to secure the bottom of the front panels to the door because the storage pocket covered up the holes along the bottom. If I get a chance this week I’ll pull one off and post some pics. If I had better tools and more time they could be finished better and possibly used the clips to mount them. They work well for me and look pretty good.

 

[Sc0-]

Nice, anyone know the shipping cost from Au to US?

 

[Zantier]

Nice, anyone know the shipping cost from Au to US?

eBay will estimate it for you. AU $60.70 to my location. After exchange rate that's US $325.45 total. The price seems reasonable for the amount of time it would take me to measure and cut out my own. I specifically like the the addition of the routed stripes. I probably have 20 projects I need to do before this one so I'm in no rush... just thinking ahead on uses for this giant sheet of ABS.

I did send the seller a couple of questions and never heard back... so not sure what's up with that. One thing I noticed is the front speaker is not cutout--probably a positive thing because what's the likelihood you'd be replacing with a stock speaker? A little digging found this website: australiandoorcards.com.au I think I found my answer to my earlier question there:
**Please note if your current door cards wrap over the top of the doors you will need to replace the inner weather strip with a standalone inner weather strip or run without. Door Cards pictured are running without. If you are unsure please don't hesitate to ask.

 

[Zantier]

I used plastic screw inserts in the holes that panel clips were in. It was hard to find inserts for round holes most of them are square. I ended up using butyl tape to keep the inserts in place. I also used the butyl tape to secure the bottom of the front panels to the door because the storage pocket covered up the holes along the bottom. If I get a chance this week I’ll pull one off and post some pics. If I had better tools and more time they could be finished better and possibly used the clips to mount them. They work well for me and look pretty good.

One thing I noticed with these AU ABS door cards is the front use a combination of screw inserts and clips (behind the door pocket). So that might be an option for you. Another choice and what I think I'm going with on my tail-gate are nutserts for a more rugged install.

 

[richardlillard1]

The Aus door cards will require different window trim at the top of the door, since their trucks didn’t get that top trim piece we have and ours is built into the door card.

I don’t know the sort numbers for those. But it would be handy to have.

 

[yellowgeko]

I used plastic screw inserts in the holes that panel clips were in. It was hard to find inserts for round holes most of them are square. I ended up using butyl tape to keep the inserts in place. I also used the butyl tape to secure the bottom of the front panels to the door because the storage pocket covered up the holes along the bottom. If I get a chance this week I’ll pull one off and post some pics. If I had better tools and more time they could be finished better and possibly used the clips to mount them. They work well for me and look pretty good.

I guess you 86'd the speakers on your doors?

 

[voodu3]

I guess you 86'd the speakers on your doors?

I did get rid of my door speakers but I would think the abs would Be ok if you wanted them in the stock location.

 

[Zantier]

FYI I heard back from the seller which appears to also be @DrLui . They do not have a solution for the wind noise and weather seal with the top open along the window glass (where the stock door card rests) but did reference back to a 60 series thread.

FJ60 Door Panels: Customizable and Affordable

 

[voodu3]

Is this the weatherstripping piece you’re talking about not having with the abs door card? I’m pretty sure it’s attached to the back of the padded piece at the top. I’ll pull one tomorrow and post some pics.

 

[nickolai]

I used the AU cards in my HDJ81. The top trim piece just comes off the old one and you swap it all over. I cut holes for my speakers mysel and carpeted them.

They’re a beautiful product, really well made

 

[nickolai]

Is this the weatherstripping piece you’re talking about not having with the abs door card? I’m pretty sure it’s attached to the back of the padded piece at the top. I’ll pull one tomorrow and post some pics.

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It’s attached to the trim, not the door card.

 

[voodu3]

It’s attached to the trim, not the door card.

That’s what I thought. It’s been a while since I had mine off but I didn’t remember having any pieces left over.

 

[shocktower]

When I get around to mine I will use nut serts

 

[voodu3]

Home made abs door cards. Here’s a couple of pics of the passenger side off the door.

 

[Lal00o00]

Every door accessory can be transferred from the old land cruiser door panels? I have a 1997land cruiser and looking to buy the abs panels from the seller is Aus. Anyone have an idea if it was a perfect fit?