making a package tray cover?

I don't have a package tray and want to cover up the area so I was thinking of making a cover of some thin wood.

Has anyone done this, and are there any tips for making the cutout match the contours of the package tray area? Its for a 67 Dart.

Thanks.

My 68 Road Runner had a custom interior which used thin (Laun?) plywood with vinyl covering. The package tray had been wrapped with cloth. I didn't keep the parts so I don't have pictures. I would think using some heavy cardboard that you can trim with scissors would work at making a template.

I recovered my junky old package tray. Coated it with contact cement and layed a piece of vinyl over top. Looks great considering I made it out of leftovers from my seat upholstery job.

Shag carpet is the way to go!

But seriously, just get some cardboard to make a template if you don't have the old package tray. Then use some whiteboard material or something similar to make the tray. Either paint it or cover with the material of your choice.

You can go to Home Depot, they have thin fiber board that is an exact match as far as thickness goes.

You can create a template with cardboard and thick paper stock, once you're happy with the fit, just transfer to the fiber board.

This can be covered, or just paint it.

When an old one isn't available for a pattern, make a cardboard template, then use a piece of 1/8 inch masonite, paint the rough side a color that matches the true color for your car.

Thanks all, I will probably use masonite and make a paper/cardboard template.

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You can go to Home Depot, they have thin fiber board that is an exact match as far as thickness goes.
You can create a template with thick paper stock, once you're happy with the fit, just transfer to the fiber board.
This can be covered, or just paint it.

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Home Depot 1/8" fiberboard brown in color