|
E Body interior door panels
#143510
10/30/08 04:58 PM
10/30/08 04:58 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,822
Colorado
denfireguy
OP
top fuel
|
OP
top fuel
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,822
Colorado
|
Has there been any improvement in the quality of interior door panels? I know there are lengthy threads on this in here but I am hoping (actually praying) that there has been a break through and someone is actually shipping a good product.
My brite blue interior panels are turning to dust from ultraviolet light exposure. Fit is most important to me, grain next, and looking OEM last. Ideally I would like all three but if I have to settle, fit is most important.
Thanks,
Craig
Craig
2014 Ram 1500 Laramie, 73 Cuda
Previous mopars: 62 Valiant, 65 Fury III, 68 Fury III, 72 Satellite, 74 Satellite, 89 Acclaim, 98 Caravan, 2003 Durango
Only previous Non-Mopar: Schwinn Tornado
|
|
|
Re: E Body interior door panels
[Re: Pacnorthcuda]
#143513
10/30/08 08:32 PM
10/30/08 08:32 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,822
Colorado
denfireguy
OP
top fuel
|
OP
top fuel
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,822
Colorado
|
 That was what I was afraid of, thanks.
2014 Ram 1500 Laramie, 73 Cuda
Previous mopars: 62 Valiant, 65 Fury III, 68 Fury III, 72 Satellite, 74 Satellite, 89 Acclaim, 98 Caravan, 2003 Durango
Only previous Non-Mopar: Schwinn Tornado
|
|
|
Re: E Body interior door panels
[Re: fastmark]
#143515
10/31/08 07:26 AM
10/31/08 07:26 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,923
Medina, Ohio
HEMICUDA
top fuel
|
top fuel
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,923
Medina, Ohio
|
Quote:
AS of yet nothing but garbage out there. I am hoping HEMICUDA will decide to make correct ones. He probable gets tired of me asking, so why don't you start bugging him as well 
Mark, you're not bugging me since everytime you call I get you to buy something else. 
|
|
|
Re: E Body interior door panels
[Re: polaraholic]
#143516
10/31/08 08:09 AM
10/31/08 08:09 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,896
St. Louis, MO
Blues_Cuda
master
|
master
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,896
St. Louis, MO
|
Quote:
If you keep an eye on the dreaded ebay you will find some. I held out on some until I found a set for a good price and still in nice shape. I was looking for black so I think that made it easier.
Blue is almost impossible to find in good shape. I think Moparts member HemiGreg has been looking for years...I have as well. I bought some blue Palcos in the meantime and could not be more disappointed in them. What a waste of $$$.
|
|
|
Re: E Body interior door panels
[Re: polaraholic]
#143517
10/31/08 08:15 AM
10/31/08 08:15 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,822
Colorado
denfireguy
OP
top fuel
|
OP
top fuel
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,822
Colorado
|
Quote:
If you keep an eye on the dreaded ebay you will find some. I held out on some until I found a set for a good price and still in nice shape. I was looking for black so I think that made it easier.
For some reason or another, black dashes and and black door panels seem to have held up better than any of the colors or white.
Thanks for all your input.
PLEASE, someone come up with a good aftermarket replacement.
Craig
2014 Ram 1500 Laramie, 73 Cuda
Previous mopars: 62 Valiant, 65 Fury III, 68 Fury III, 72 Satellite, 74 Satellite, 89 Acclaim, 98 Caravan, 2003 Durango
Only previous Non-Mopar: Schwinn Tornado
|
|
|
Re: E Body interior door panels
[Re: 6pkaar]
#143519
10/31/08 10:45 AM
10/31/08 10:45 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 27,467
So Cal
autoxcuda
Too Many Posts
|
Too Many Posts
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 27,467
So Cal
|
Quote:
If fit is your main objective why not have Just Dashes redo them?
Or find good/decent black ones and dye/paint them.
|
|
|
Re: E Body interior door panels
[Re: 6pkaar]
#143520
10/31/08 12:40 PM
10/31/08 12:40 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,912
Anchorage, Alaska
Iceman01
Challenged
|
Challenged
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,912
Anchorage, Alaska
|
I had my white door panels and seat backs redone by Just Dashes earlier this summer.  They look fantastic! You get a brand new surface over your original that fits like it is supposed to. The only complaint I've read from the purists is that the resulting grain texture and edges are slightly softer than the originals. When you consider the lack of viable alternatives, going with Just Dashes is the best solution for the majority of non-OE Gold seekers...
Until total honesty is on the table, we're not even talking about reality...
|
|
|
Re: E Body interior door panels
[Re: ScottSmith_Harms]
#143522
10/31/08 01:44 PM
10/31/08 01:44 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 27,467
So Cal
autoxcuda
Too Many Posts
|
Too Many Posts
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 27,467
So Cal
|
Quote:
no
Is there better solution than JD in regards to fit? I think the JD stuff isn't a perfect fit either though because the covering goes around the edge lip and makes it thicker.
|
|
|
Re: E Body interior door panels
[Re: 318 Stroker]
#143524
10/31/08 07:56 PM
10/31/08 07:56 PM
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
depending on just how dusty-crusty they are,I have had good success with this method:
Using a fine media like glass or fine sand,stay back a good distance and lightly and quickly blast the surface.It is amazing how the dry dusty junk disappears,and leaves the grain intact.Then wash,clean etc thouroughly before respraying with SEM or other dyes.This also works well on kick panels and A pillar mouldings.Don't get to close or agressive when blasting !!Of course this method depends on just how bad the panels are,but I have done this many times with good results.
Last edited by killerbee70; 10/31/08 07:57 PM.
|
|
|
Re: E Body interior door panels
#143525
11/01/08 10:33 AM
11/01/08 10:33 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,822
Colorado
denfireguy
OP
top fuel
|
OP
top fuel
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,822
Colorado
|
Thanks, I will try that with a really bad panel I picked up on Ebay and see how it comes out. If it looks good, the ones in the car will look great. But I am feeling that the ones in the car may be headed for California for redoing. Just my luck, I will sink money into them and someone comes out with a panel that fits. Murphy's law always applies. Thanks to all for the input and to the repop suppliers out there, take note, no one is happy with your product, fix it. Craig
2014 Ram 1500 Laramie, 73 Cuda
Previous mopars: 62 Valiant, 65 Fury III, 68 Fury III, 72 Satellite, 74 Satellite, 89 Acclaim, 98 Caravan, 2003 Durango
Only previous Non-Mopar: Schwinn Tornado
|
|
|
|
|
