DIY Door Card Thread

oldskoolroadster · 10-24-2011, 03:40 PM

I want to make a database for "I made it myself" door cards. Post pictures, discuss how to procedures, what materials to use, what clips mount it with, differences in model year, problems you've come accross and final product photos.

pz93c · 10-27-2011, 01:25 PM

I had planned to DIY my door cards, but I found a source for pre cut cards from ABS cheaper than the ABS sheet to cut my own.

No DIY here. Sorry.

SarahCJ · 10-27-2011, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pz93c

I had planned to DIY my door cards, but I found a source for pre cut cards from ABS cheaper than the ABS sheet to cut my own.

No DIY here. Sorry.

What's the source?

FrolessWonder · 10-27-2011, 02:45 PM

interested in the source as well, I want to do ABS door cards.

pz93c · 10-27-2011, 03:35 PM

I got them from Jim Marzita. I'd seen his name and email listed on an old thread either here or m.net one.

So I dropped him a line on the off chance he was still making them. He is!

His were originally intended to be door cards, with all of the holes necessary for mounting all of your stock hardware and covering in vinyl, but he was willing to delete all of the holes except the door handle, stock pull and the holes for mounting the door panel upper so I could use it for the outer card.

marajzita@gmail.com is the email I used to get him the first time.

Jim@mgisigns.com is where subsequent emails came from.

Tell him Brian sent you. I don't get anything, but I've always wanted to say that.

seanmnew · 10-27-2011, 04:59 PM

Possible to get pics of anyone who has these? Would be very interested, but would love to see how they look first.

pz93c · 10-27-2011, 05:03 PM

Mine came in today and they will be going on this weekend.

I'll try to get pics up later... tomorrow, maybe.

I'm heading off to work, now.

seanmnew · 10-27-2011, 05:06 PM

how much did they run you?

ebruner · 10-27-2011, 05:14 PM

DIY Write up and more info here Custom NA->NB Style Door Cards-How-To

SarahCJ · 10-27-2011, 05:16 PM

Nice! Clean.

icantthink4155 · 10-27-2011, 06:48 PM

Basically I went to Walmart and found some fabric I liked. Spray glued them on, also on the crash pad, visor blanks, and center console door. I need to reglue the doors with something stronger, the glue I used last time wasnt strong enough for the heat here.

pz93c · 10-28-2011, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanmnew

how much did they run you?

70 shipped for the pair.

Cheapest 48"x48" sheet I found was 90+ plus shipping. Then I'd need to cut them and not mess up.

TurboTyla · 10-28-2011, 04:56 AM

I need pictures

seanmnew · 10-28-2011, 06:02 AM

can someone PLEASE post pics of these? before and installed preferably, but I would settle for just installed :-) really curious!

pz93c · 10-28-2011, 10:27 AM

I may be the only one with these particular cards.

At least on this thread.

I'll get them in this weekend and post pictures for you.

phillyb™ · 10-28-2011, 10:30 AM

word, i did the fabric route, but i used the oem cardboard.
i'm not sure if that's what this thread is about though...
cause having an alternative to the cardboard would be great!

this fabric

spray adhered to quilt batting to make it a bit stronger/thicker

then adhered to the oem cardboard door card.

pz93c · 10-28-2011, 10:35 AM

Definitely..... different there Philly.

Looks like a great job, even if the fabric isn't my fave.

seanmnew · 10-28-2011, 03:43 PM

Looks good Phillyb, but I must admit… that fabric choice? seriously? haha… to each their own

SarahCJ · 10-28-2011, 04:00 PM

omg Philly lol and I was embarrassed to go Hello Kitty.

phillyb™ · 10-28-2011, 04:15 PM

have you not seen my steering wheel?

SarahCJ · 10-28-2011, 04:16 PM

Nooooooo wayyyyy AWESOMEEEE!!! wtf!

whataboutno · 10-28-2011, 06:30 PM

baron340 · 10-28-2011, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pz93c

70 shipped for the pair.

Cheapest 48"x48" sheet I found was 90+ plus shipping. Then I'd need to cut them and not mess up.

I bought a 4'x8' sheet of ABS at a local plastics supply company for $55. Most major cities will have some sort of businesses that sells stuff like that, you just have to dig a little to find it. I did cut my own cards, but that $70 shipped is a good deal considering you don't have to make multiple attempts to get a good set and develop your own pattern.

wannafbody · 10-28-2011, 09:22 PM

I covered my doorcards with a black pepplestone patterned beach towel.

oldskoolroadster · 10-28-2011, 11:09 PM

Home depot board, primered and painted metallic black and plastic rivets. Door pulls from an old back pack strap.

seanmnew · 10-28-2011, 11:22 PM

that looks pretty good Oldskool

phantomxrider · 11-02-2011, 01:17 PM

Chere ya go, a thread detailing how to do this back when I did mine in white.

DIY Colored door panels

Now I have deez door cards, because the whole black/white thing got too ricey for my tastes.

I have the 1990 door cards with seperate plastic speaker covers. In order to make this setup work I had to epoxy/superglue/duct tape the covers to the cardboard and let it sit overnight...then I laid down the diamond vinyl just like I showed in the thread above.

Also, Revlimiter/Adam has a how-to on his site. I didn't follow it because the procedure is pretty easy, but I have to give inspiration credit where credit is due

phillyb™ · 11-02-2011, 01:24 PM

where the hell can i buy that diamond quilted vinyl?

Rolly · 11-02-2011, 01:42 PM

^^^yah same here,
I found this but not sure if its right
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Diamond-Quil...sories&vxp=mtr

i was looking for something very thick to cover my trans tunnel

phantomxrider · 11-02-2011, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phillyb

where the hell can i buy that diamond quilted vinyl?

Google EZ Boy interior, you have to call them and order on the phone.

10-24-2011, 03:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
oldskoolroadster CR.net Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,080	DIY Door Card Thread I want to make a database for "I made it myself" door cards. Post pictures, discuss how to procedures, what materials to use, what clips mount it with, differences in model year, problems you've come accross and final product photos.
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10-27-2011, 01:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
pz93c Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 109	Re: DIY Door Card Thread I had planned to DIY my door cards, but I found a source for pre cut cards from ABS cheaper than the ABS sheet to cut my own. No DIY here. Sorry.

10-27-2011, 02:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
FrolessWonder RISE OR DIE TRYING Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Va Posts: 155	Re: DIY Door Card Thread interested in the source as well, I want to do ABS door cards.

10-27-2011, 03:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
pz93c Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 109	Re: DIY Door Card Thread I got them from Jim Marzita. I'd seen his name and email listed on an old thread either here or m.net one. So I dropped him a line on the off chance he was still making them. He is! His were originally intended to be door cards, with all of the holes necessary for mounting all of your stock hardware and covering in vinyl, but he was willing to delete all of the holes except the door handle, stock pull and the holes for mounting the door panel upper so I could use it for the outer card. marajzita@gmail.com is the email I used to get him the first time. Jim@mgisigns.com is where subsequent emails came from. Tell him Brian sent you. I don't get anything, but I've always wanted to say that.

10-27-2011, 04:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
seanmnew Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 77	Re: DIY Door Card Thread Possible to get pics of anyone who has these? Would be very interested, but would love to see how they look first.

10-27-2011, 05:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
pz93c Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 109	Re: DIY Door Card Thread Mine came in today and they will be going on this weekend. I'll try to get pics up later... tomorrow, maybe. I'm heading off to work, now.

10-27-2011, 05:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
seanmnew Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 77	Re: DIY Door Card Thread how much did they run you?

10-27-2011, 05:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
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10-27-2011, 05:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
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10-27-2011, 06:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
icantthink4155 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 386	Re: DIY Door Card Thread Basically I went to Walmart and found some fabric I liked. Spray glued them on, also on the crash pad, visor blanks, and center console door. I need to reglue the doors with something stronger, the glue I used last time wasnt strong enough for the heat here.

10-28-2011, 06:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
seanmnew Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 77	Re: DIY Door Card Thread can someone PLEASE post pics of these? before and installed preferably, but I would settle for just installed :-) really curious!

10-28-2011, 10:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
pz93c Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 109	Re: DIY Door Card Thread I may be the only one with these particular cards. At least on this thread. I'll get them in this weekend and post pictures for you.

10-28-2011, 10:30 AM	#16 (permalink)
phillyb™ //reported Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: misery Posts: 7,557	Re: DIY Door Card Thread word, i did the fabric route, but i used the oem cardboard. i'm not sure if that's what this thread is about though... cause having an alternative to the cardboard would be great! this fabric spray adhered to quilt batting to make it a bit stronger/thicker then adhered to the oem cardboard door card.
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10-28-2011, 10:35 AM	#17 (permalink)
pz93c Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Arlington TX Posts: 109	Re: DIY Door Card Thread Definitely..... different there Philly. Looks like a great job, even if the fabric isn't my fave.

10-28-2011, 03:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
seanmnew Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 77	Re: DIY Door Card Thread Looks good Phillyb, but I must admit… that fabric choice? seriously? haha… to each their own

10-28-2011, 04:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
SarahCJ Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 268	Re: DIY Door Card Thread omg Philly lol and I was embarrassed to go Hello Kitty.
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10-28-2011, 04:15 PM	#20 (permalink)
phillyb™ //reported Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: misery Posts: 7,557	Re: DIY Door Card Thread have you not seen my steering wheel?
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10-28-2011, 04:16 PM	#21 (permalink)
SarahCJ Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 268	Re: DIY Door Card Thread Nooooooo wayyyyy AWESOMEEEE!!! wtf!
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10-28-2011, 06:30 PM	#22 (permalink)
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10-28-2011, 09:22 PM	#24 (permalink)
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10-28-2011, 11:09 PM	#25 (permalink)
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10-28-2011, 11:22 PM	#26 (permalink)
seanmnew Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 77	Re: DIY Door Card Thread that looks pretty good Oldskool

11-02-2011, 01:17 PM	#27 (permalink)
phantomxrider Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,099	Re: DIY Door Card Thread Chere ya go, a thread detailing how to do this back when I did mine in white. DIY Colored door panels Now I have deez door cards, because the whole black/white thing got too ricey for my tastes. I have the 1990 door cards with seperate plastic speaker covers. In order to make this setup work I had to epoxy/superglue/duct tape the covers to the cardboard and let it sit overnight...then I laid down the diamond vinyl just like I showed in the thread above. Also, Revlimiter/Adam has a how-to on his site. I didn't follow it because the procedure is pretty easy, but I have to give inspiration credit where credit is due
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11-02-2011, 01:24 PM	#28 (permalink)
phillyb™ //reported Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: misery Posts: 7,557	Re: DIY Door Card Thread where the hell can i buy that diamond quilted vinyl?
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11-02-2011, 01:42 PM	#29 (permalink)
Rolly Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SF Posts: 71	Re: DIY Door Card Thread ^^^yah same here, I found this but not sure if its right http://www.ebay.com/itm/Diamond-Quil...sories&vxp=mtr i was looking for something very thick to cover my trans tunnel
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