cardboard for parcel shelf 54 Hornet Hollywood

duncan
duncan Expert Adviser
edited November -1 in HUDSON
I am wondering if anybody has made or could tell me how to bend the paneling for the parcel shelf in our hollywood.It is very narrow and has different curves this holds the vynal that goes below the rear window. and is there any special sequance to install the side windows in our car. Hudsonly Ray:woohoo:

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  • Marconi
    Marconi Senior Contributor
    Go to a good auto upholsterer and ask for, I think it's called chipboard, it comes in different colors. Cut to size and shape and dampen with a spray bottle on the back side. Clamp or weight down in plac and wait for it to dry, overnight, when dry you should be able to glue it down or use whatever mechanical fastners they used to attach it.
  • EssexAdv
    EssexAdv Expert Adviser, Member
    Wow one I can answer
    Contact Restoration Specialties http://www.restorationspecialties.com/
    purchase waterproof panel board
    cut board to size
    draw out the bend lines
    using a straight edge to guide the non sharp (back) edge of a razor knife to crease the board along the inside of the bend
    carefully, using the steight edge as a guide, bend the board along the crease
    i
    sometimes, the thickness of the board will require a slight cut on the along the line on the outside of the crease
    also, you might have to reverse the crease and cut to get a smooth bend
    practice with the excess before trying on the needed part

    this board then be covered with vinyl as original tbis board can be stitched through to attach the perimeter bead

    hope tbis helps

    lew mendenhall
  • duncan
    duncan Expert Adviser
    Thanks Lew and Marconi My nephew just has the bottom half of the door inner panels to do and ods and ends of vynal besides the parcel shelf cardboard. and he will be finished all the seats and door panels .I still have to find several smooth ss strips that cover the cloth and vinal.where they meet. I bought a ready made headliner and carpet set from SMS auto fabric. That is who reproduced the Brown cord cloth material that I am using.It is comming.:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
  • Walt-LA
    Walt-LA Senior Contributor
    Lew,

    Sounds great! How thick is the Restoration Specialties panel board? Their catalog doen't give any dimensions on thickness. Thanks, WaltLA
  • EssexAdv
    EssexAdv Expert Adviser, Member
    Walt about 1/8 inch
  • Walt-LA
    Walt-LA Senior Contributor
    Lew,

    Thanks! Not for package rack but doors and kick panels does anyone have experience with Luan (Spp?)- a mahogany like plywood available in something close to 1/8 inch, or Masonite? Both might need waterproofing, especially on edges. Upholsterers in this area are using them. WaltLA
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