Aluminium Door panels - customizable.

[sschruff]

So - was out of the 60 mania for a bit but getting back and gaining steam. Usually have weekly talks with Beno and now Jason - both huge advocates for the LC community and both incredible guys. After bouncing some ideas around on my current build (read = WTF, does it always take this long, costs this much, this complicated, etc.), I'm going to continue my trend of giving back to the community:

1. Again, ti's been slow but it is what it is. Finally getting around to working with my interior shop on the door panels. While I"m going to customize mine to my own taste, I'll make the initial template and if anyone in the community wants it, I'll have them cut/shipped at cost (which I have no idea what that will be at the moment).

Also - if anyone in my area (new orleans) can 3d scan, maybe it would be possible to get it to you guys in a cad format? Way outside of my field, so don't hammer me for the possible terminology fubar.

In addition, once I secure the design and finish a few other small 'need to get that done', I'm going to give away quite a few items (mostly interior stuff). Just like with the PIAA lights, I'll pick a [insert something here; e.g., girls name, country, number, etc.) and whoever gets it right, done.

Ok - enjoy the weekend...

Shane

 

[GasganoFJ60]

I don't think anyone would mind a good idea.

Id certainly be interested. Mine are in rough shape...my drivers door is anyhow. Since I'm leaning away from a "factory-resto" to more of a "resto-mod" Ill probably end up ditching the ones I have for something more durable and practical.

Can't wait to see what you produce.

 

[torquedorque]

There's a guy on the 80's forum who makes them, I think he cuts panels for 60's too. Por15 coated steel with sound deadener on the back, new fabric on the fronts, and I think you use your own hardware.

 

[sschruff]

There's a guy on the 80's forum who makes them, I think he cuts panels for 60's too. Por15 coated steel with sound deadener on the back, new fabric on the fronts, and I think you use your own hardware.

Thanks torquedorque, appreciate the info/lead. My door panels are in ok shape, so I'd recover them if I wanted to go back stock. I'm wanting a little more from what was offered from the factory. . .bigger/better armrests, better door handles/window cranks, hardware, etc. And I'm paranoid - knowing that I just rebuilt to OEM specs, I'd immediately start worrying about the soon to be discontinued parts that I will need 30 years from now, and my sleep would suffer more than it already does, lol.

Shane

 

[sschruff]

So, my shop just finished the FJ40 door cards:





I'm wanting more of an industrial/mechanical look - my 60 panels will be powder coated, insulated backing with rubber mounts, exposed hardware, etc. But wanted to give you guys a look at a finished product.

Ordered 2 sheets of 4x10 .080 aluminum to start on mine. Might not get started for about 2 weeks - depends on my work schedule.

I'll keep the thread updated as the build progresses.

Shane

 

[OGBeno]

Awesome work Shane.

 

[sschruff]

Progress update. Decided on the Aluminum panels:

 

[sschruff]

Project is moving forward but there may be a potential snag for mass production:

I'm personally doing a individualized design on my cards - highly probable won't fit most ppl's design needs/costs parameters. The initial template was finished today - final template by next weekend, maybe. When the door cards come back from the fabrication shop, that will be the only point where the cards would be considered a product for those that want nothing more than an aluminum replacement. If this is the case, I can have them cut with the stock mounting holes, window crank hole, etc., and ready to customize yourself or mount as is. . .

Let's wait and see what the initial product looks like and go from there. . .

Shane

My personal cards will be a mixture of the following:





With redesign of door latch/handle and window crank - including positional changes, maybe even the necessity to go with power windows.

shane

 

[mtbrulz278]

Those are going to end up looking awesome Shane. Are you going to go full height? or just to the extrusion right above factory door pull.

 

[sschruff]

Those are going to end up looking awesome Shane. Are you going to go full height? or just to the extrusion right above factory door pull.

Thanks, Jim - appreciate the feedback. Leaning toward stopping just above the door pull. . .I like the look but both designs are on the table at the moment. I saved the top portions today and will being them with me to the fab shops on Monday. . .always open for new ideas/suggestions. If any surface during the meetings, I'll post after I get home. . .

 

[mep1811]

I would be interested in what you come up with . My door panels are in need of replacement.

 

[kev60]

I have been thinking about doing this! I am really interested in the final product. Good luck and hopefully its not too expensive!

 

[Haggis]

I am interested as well. I think the clean, simple aluminum look would work great on my 60.

 

[JMJA]

Interested in product!