FJ-55 interior cargo area panels

[rsbcruiser]

Nuisance detail

irritating detail, you have to do something to make the u nut work in the lower corner. I chose grinding the u nut. I actually ended up grinding the face of the nut after taking this picture. If you grind the u nut keep in mind, overheat that spring steel and you get brittle junk.

 

[rsbcruiser]

Installing the sound damper

I installed the pads avoiding any overlap onto metal surfaces.

 

[rsbcruiser]

Installing tiedowns

I'm thinking that with the 6mm u bolts, these bolt hangers should hold down some weight. Certainly not strong enough for holding down some serious weight. Want that then go beefy with your hardware. Anyways, my tiedown idea, for what it is worth. I used five bolt hangers per side. Two low, three high. Had to go with 3/4" long bolts here.

 

[surfpig]

I'm thinking that with the 6mm u bolts, these bolt hangers should hold down some weight. Certainly not strong enough for holding down some serious weight. Want that then go beefy with your hardware. Anyways, my tiedown idea, for what it is worth. I used five bolt hangers per side. Two low, three high. Had to go with 3/4" long bolts here.

Where did you get those, I like them.

 

[rsbcruiser]

Where did you get those, I like them.

I assume you mean the bolt hangers. Vendor, REI (they sell climbing gear). So any serious rock climbing store will have them. Bet Sac. has a couple. Are you doing this? Interested in this idea? or just the hangers? I plan on bumping up to bigger hardware for rmounting the hangers. I am thinking 8mm unuts and bolts. I like the idea of being able to tie down loads carried inside. Would you buy a set of panels? Thinking if I have a set manufactured for myself, why not a few others?

 

[Front Range 4x4]

Thinking if I have a set manufactured for myself, why not a few others?

Why not? I'd probably be in for a set myself.

 

[n2666s]

X2

Lou

 

[surfpig]

I assume you mean the bolt hangers. Vendor, REI (they sell climbing gear). So any serious rock climbing store will have them. Bet Sac. has a couple. Are you doing this? Interested in this idea? or just the hangers? I plan on bumping up to bigger hardware for rmounting the hangers. I am thinking 8mm unuts and bolts. I like the idea of being able to tie down loads carried inside. Would you buy a set of panels? Thinking if I have a set manufactured for myself, why not a few others?

Ah, that's what I thought they were. Mostly I'm interested in tie-downs. My cargo panels are hardboard, painted black. I probably would be interested in a set.

 

[rsbcruiser]

Removing the old grommet

Here, do it like this. Easier. Just pull it through.

 

[rsbcruiser]

Original fuel fill bulge cover.

If you have managed to retain the original fuel fill bulge cover you can incorporate it into the new panel. cut slots into the panel to accomidate the stepped lower flange.

 

[rsbcruiser]

Did you save your cover?

If you saved your fuel inlet cover then lucky you. Saved yourself alot of trouble. That is a bolt hanger sitting on top of mine. They use them for rock climbing. I am using them as tie-downs. I purchsed them at REI for $ 3 a piece. REI is an oudoor recreation store. Any rock climbing store worth their salt should have them.

 

[rsbcruiser]

Installing the fuel bulge cover

I used wood screws to install the cover. Notice that the lowest screws are set above the lower flange. Avoiding the need to drill the lower flange. Reusing your cover saves alot of hassle with trying to make the panel cover this feature. Doesn't exactly match the color of the paneling. No bother to me. Close enough.

 

[rsbcruiser]

Panel material research to date

Wow, I assumed tht if it was free to me the 3M Velostat would be everywhere. A furious search of Portlands' finest second hand stores yielded nada. New retail prices on the velostat run $ 10 a sq foot! Those panels represent around $100 in new material. Along with the sound deadening and fancy hardware a cadilac option for sure. I am on to another product running a reasonable $ 3 a sq foot. The new choice in material is definitely Landcruiser tough! Stay tuned because I plan on using the new material choice for my front door panels. Thinking I might have a set of stock rear panels for sale in the near future if this works.

 

[surfpig]

Pick up some of these. Extruded U nuts. I chose 6mm X 1. Used stainless 6mm X 1 button head allen screws 5/8" long and 6mm stainless fender washers. all of that shot the budget on this project.

I used a couple of these and screwed in some eye bolts... Works good, and keeps the panel in place. I bought out the store, I need to go back and get more for the other side. I'll use the bolt hangers on the tailgate and the backside of the rear seat...

 

[rsbcruiser]

I used a couple of these and screwed in some eye bolts... Works good, and keeps the panel in place. I bought out the store, I need to go back and get more for the other side. I'll use the bolt hangers on the tailgate and the backside of the rear seat...

Surfpig, what are those? Can you get a close up? The unuts I was refering to are actually mounted on the body flanges behind the panels. They hold a nut in place on the flange. Nothing special. Common in the auto industry.

 

[surfpig]

Surfpig, what are those? Can you get a close up? The unuts I was refering to are actually mounted on the body flanges behind the panels. They hold a nut in place on the flange. Nothing special. Common in the auto industry.

Just regular old eye bolts, with the same thread as the u-clip thingies...

 

[rsbcruiser]

Just regular old eye bolts, with the same thread as the u-clip thingies...

That, Surpig, I like. Looks like you run a nut on to the eyebolt before screwing the eyebolt in. Cinch it all up. A good money saver, wish I had thought of it.

 

[CandyPants]

Take a look at this link. It's for ABS plastic board, 1/8" thick, and made for interior panels.

http://www.rodinteriors.com/panel-boards-accessories

I called about it at one time, and it's pretty affordable. About $5 per sq ft. I think I calcuated to re-do all the panels in the pig it was going to take me no more than 4 sheets, so $119.80 plus shipping.

They also have panel upholstry you can just buy and then staple on to whatever.

http://www.rodinteriors.com/panel-upholstery

Another supplier...pretty cheap to buy, but they say shipping is pricey.

http://www.perfectfit.com/product.asp?Product_Id=154533&d_Id=15347&l1=15979&l2=15347

 

[rsbcruiser]

K9crazy, Excelent, looks like we have a cost competitive material. Maybe the perfectfit panel and the rodinteriors upholstery would work out. Though I am surprised because even compared to the material examples you gave us, the material I will be using for the doors is competitive. Not only price but performance too.

 

[Front Range 4x4]

Reviving this old thread to see if anyone used a different material that they were happy with. I'm just starting to think about my panels and would appreciate hearing anyone else's experience.

TIA!