Another 85 fj60 Blue #2??

[GLTHFJ60]

I love the pig man

 

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Thanks guys and Happy Easter to all... I can't wait to start buying crap and wrenching on Hamp... Well, I already started sorta..I guess..

J

 

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Ok here we go for cargo panel build #2...

So, to start you need materials of choice and these things... Plenty of as usual....



Then trace and cut panels. I use 1/4" MDF.. cheap and rigid.



Lay it down on padding material ( I use headliner )



J

 

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Then glue the headliner to the MDF.



Lay prepped panel on vinyl and spray glue and both pieces. Trim where you have about 2" around the panel.



Stretch the vinyl, staple, and trim to desired length.



J

 

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Add components...



RF 6 x 9



Install with #10 speed nut and screw



J

 

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Repeat for opposite side...



Complete install. They sound AWESOME !!



J

 

[klinetime574]

Good work J. Don't rock too hard in there

 

[Trapper50cal]

Wow, that turned out great!

 

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Good work J. Don't rock too hard in there

Wow, that turned out great!

Thanks Kline and J. I can never rock out too much Had to get my skills back in order.. Need to do all the panels on Hamp

J

 

[Joe_E]

Those panel do indeed look nice man.

 

[gregnash]

Looks awesome dude. So you only used a couple screws per side? Is that enough to hold it down securely or did you add more after the photo.

 

[Trapper50cal]

Looks awesome dude. So you only used a couple screws per side? Is that enough to hold it down securely or did you add more after the photo.

Was wondering the same thing...

I think I see two on the bottom per side in the last pic...

 

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I use 5 screws only... 2-top, 2-bottom and 1-front. The 1/4" MDF is rigid and stays true. This is the same way I had the old panels with the 10s. No issues at all with rattle, warping of panel, or squeaks.

J

 

[klinetime574]

Yeah I'd imagine anything is stronger than that retarded cardboard crap. If I turn right too fast my passenger side panel comes undone

Gotta quit racing the 60...

 

[TallCanDan]

I use 5 screws only... 2-top, 2-bottom and 1-front. The 1/4" MDF is rigid and stays true. This is the same way I had the old panels with the 10s. No issues at all with rattle, warping of panel, or squeaks.

J

J has there been anyone who has attempted to replicate the factory slots in the panels and use new factory plastic push in anchors that you know of? That would be pretty stealth.

 

[TallCanDan]

... If I turn right too fast my passenger side panel comes undone
Gotta quit racing the 60...

 

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J has there been anyone who has attempted to replicate the factory slots in the panels and use new factory plastic push in anchors that you know of? That would be pretty stealth.

Danny, yes just take 3/32 or 1/8 hardboard and mark the old panel out on it along with fastener holes. Use a 1/2 and 1/4" bit to drill the holes to make a tight figure 8 hole/design. Put fastener into 1/2" hole and slide it to the 1/4" side.
Voila there ya go. I did this on 2 of my door panels. Works great.

J

 

[PabloCruise]

Greg, run to Hancock fabrics or JoAnn's and get 1 yard of headliner material. It is about 1/8" thick and runs about 14.99 a yd.

A yd should measure 36" x 54" for that material.

J

Jason, will that headliner material absorb water?
Trying to think of moisture resistance for my new door panels.

 

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T, yes it will absorb liquids.. If you are looking for waterproof I would look into the 1/8" marine closed cell foam materials..

J

 

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Got conformation that my Jim C carb is on its way!!

So, this weekend will be AC, starter, alt, carb install with a timing check. Starter was waiting on me when I got home.

J