Alternative door panels

Discussion in '1947-1954' started by mobileortho, Aug 3, 2009.

  1. mobileortho

    mobileortho Member

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    I came up with the idea to use the door panels from a late model pickup based on a video I saw on Youtube. I purchased these on Ebay in hopes to mount them in my truck. The problem I encountered was the odd shape of the outer corner. After much debate I made an extension to fill in that area and replaced the carpet on the bottom trim. This is what I came up with. I still have to decide if I'll use manual or power windows and if I'll change out the latching mechanism, but so far I don't think it looks too bad. They match my seats perfectly!
     
  2. Bill Hanlon

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    Looks good, but you have the handle on backwards. :D
     
  3. ol' chebby

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    Wow, that actually looks pretty decent. Who'd a thunk?
     
  4. willardgreen

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    Wow! That looks really good. We have been wondering what you were up to when you started with the Tarurs parts. I think I would like the door panels myself.
     
  5. Wolf

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    that is pretty cool. way to think outside the box!!!
     
  6. mobileortho

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    :D Sometimes you gotta use what you have!
     

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