47heaven Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 I remember sometime back, possibly on the old forum, that someone had mentioned a place where they make reproduction package trays for the P15 cars. Does anyone here know who sells them? Mine is crumbling like a cookie. Quote
Norm's Coupe Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 Check with David Maxwell. Believe he bought new kick panels and package tray. Quote
David Maxwell Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 He only sells on Ebay now. I emailed him a couple of weeks ago about buying another package shelf, kick panel set and glovebox from him, but got no response. Quote
47heaven Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Posted February 14, 2007 He only sells on Ebay now. I emailed him a couple of weeks ago about buying another package shelf, kick panel set and glovebox from him, but got no response. Is he the guy that always sells the kick panels on there...the gray ones? Quote
David Maxwell Posted February 14, 2007 Report Posted February 14, 2007 He sells kick panels, package shelves and glove boxes. Quote
47heaven Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Posted February 14, 2007 He sells kick panels, package shelves and glove boxes. I think I located the guy. He has some kick panels on there now for 46-54 Plymouths. If he doesn't answer back, I'll just keep emailing him till he does. I'm very persistant...he he he! I hate when someone holds a deck of cards and doesn't want to deal out any of them. Quote
greg g Posted February 14, 2007 Report Posted February 14, 2007 Most auto upholstery shops sell the backer board that is similar to kickpanels and package tray material. I got some locally that had a leatherette finish. It was black in color. I painted mine with Macinery gray spray paint which it too light. In the mean time I have found a line of product used in automotive reconditioning. It is SEM brand carpet and upholstery dye. It is available from dealer supply wholesale houses. Comes in several grays which are closer to the color of the original material. here is a link to the color chart http://www.superiorrestoration.com/category.aspx?categoryID=59 Quote
Normspeed Posted February 14, 2007 Report Posted February 14, 2007 You guys that have done kick panels in old Mopars, was there much flexing of the material needed? I plan to do the kick panels and the other panels in wood. Darin, if he's advertising panels to fit a 1946-54, seems like the shape and size must have changed a lot over those years. Quote
greg g Posted February 14, 2007 Report Posted February 14, 2007 Depends what you're going to use, Luan, or floor underlayment, thin ply should be flexible enough for the kicks, the bow a little when fastened in but not a lot. Quote
47heaven Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Posted February 14, 2007 You guys that have done kick panels in old Mopars, was there much flexing of the material needed? I plan to do the kick panels and the other panels in wood.Darin, if he's advertising panels to fit a 1946-54, seems like the shape and size must have changed a lot over those years. Norm...my kick panels come out and go right back in pretty easy. I think he says 1946-54 because the shape probably didn't change during that time, I would assume. Kind of a one size fits all. The ones I have in there now are made of thin pressboard and pretty sure aren't the originals. I'm going to have all new panels cut, now that I have them out. Quote
David Maxwell Posted February 14, 2007 Report Posted February 14, 2007 ...and those were both on the driver side around the e-brake handle. Cuts were easily made with a utility knife. Big advantages to these ready made ones are: 1. They fit. 2. They're pretty cheap considering your time involved is almost zip. 3. They are the correct color. You don't need to purchase paint and hassle with spraying. 4. They come with the welting on the edge so they look clean. Now, people are paying a little more than I did. I believe I picked up the set $21 plus around $7 shipping. For $28, I was thrilled to have them install in less than 10 minutes. Currently, I have seen them selling in the $29+ range and I think he's upped the shipping charge. Still, not bad considering all the advantages. Quote
David Maxwell Posted February 14, 2007 Report Posted February 14, 2007 ...is that, before I installed them, I did two things (not necessary at all): 1. I covered the backside with Dynamat and 2. I mounted 3.5 inch speakers from the backside, using a matching fabric as speaker covers. They Dynamat prevents vibrations from distorting the speakers. Quote
Norm's Coupe Posted February 14, 2007 Report Posted February 14, 2007 You guys that have done kick panels in old Mopars, was there much flexing of the material needed? I plan to do the kick panels and the other panels in wood.Darin, if he's advertising panels to fit a 1946-54, seems like the shape and size must have changed a lot over those years. Norm, Sounds like you can use almost any thin material. I used a nylon sheet that nylon washers are made out of. Have a friend who runs the the place and he gave me scrap material left over from a job to make mine. Worked out great. Of course I was covering them with the same roll & pleat material I used on the door panels anyway. Quote
Furylee2 Posted February 14, 2007 Report Posted February 14, 2007 The guy that sells the kick panels on eBay is First Class Parts. The parent company is REM, and they make a lot of reproduction parts. They are located near Hershey. I went there last fall and picked up the kick panels for my brothers P15 (wanted to save shipping), and a trunk mat for my 68 Fury. I also took the kick panels for my brothers 1950 P-19, and they made new ones and shipped them to us. And that gave them yet another pattern. I also picked up a set of the kick panels they sold as 40/41 Plymouth for my coupe, but when I got home, they didn’t match mine (I think they were 40 only). So I sent them back, along with mine, and they made new ones of them as well. So when they advertise 46-54, at the end of the auction they ship the correct pattern. I’m very pleased with the quality, price, and color. Lee Quote
47heaven Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Posted February 14, 2007 I got a response from the guy that sells the kick panels regarding the package trays for the P15: Hi, Below is what we have plus shipping. We would need you shipping address for a quote. PLY-101 46/48 Plymouth 2&4DRSD Pkg Tray 34.95 PLY-754 46 Ply Club Coupe Pkg Tray Std 34.95 First Class Parts P.O. Box 261 Palmyra, Pa 17078 Replies sent M-F 8am-4:30pm EST. We are Resellers of Soft-Good Parts for the Classic Car Industry. We sell Glove Boxes, Hood Insulations, Trunk Mats, Package Trays, Sound Deadener, Trunk Dividers and much more! E-mail us for a PARTS LIST for your Car! Quote
1947PLEVY Posted February 14, 2007 Report Posted February 14, 2007 I bought from first class parts and am pleased with them. I bought the Package Tray, Kick Panels,Glove Box, and Trunk Divider. Total cost with shipping was $136.13... I purchased the Door Panels Off Ebay got them at $95.80, But that had 3 extra pieces of material, I don't think I did too bad, I started to use old paneling, but decided to go the other way, Now all I need is seat covers, headliner and carpet. I have the original rubber mats, but would rather have carpet. God Bless Us All John Ennis 47Plevy Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted February 14, 2007 Report Posted February 14, 2007 Made my own kick panels using heavy cardboard stuff from Hobby Lobby....used originals as patterns. Got pretty close, but not perfect because I was in a hurry to git it done in time to go someplace on a certain date. Covered the cardboard with vinyl as used on door panels. The upholstry shop took some round rubber stuff and made me some windlacing for the edge. Not installed in this picture. So, if I can do it, most anyone can. However it sounds as if those pre made ones are nice. Quote
David Maxwell Posted February 15, 2007 Report Posted February 15, 2007 He is selling the kick panels for $20.95 direct. Buy them through ebay and pay $29+ Quote
Dwight Pectol Posted February 15, 2007 Report Posted February 15, 2007 QUOTE=It's_Heaven_in_a_47;13948]I got a response from the guy that sells the kick panels regarding the package trays for the P15: Hi, Below is what we have plus shipping. We would need you shipping address for a quote. PLY-101 46/48 Plymouth 2&4DRSD Pkg Tray 34.95 PLY-754 46 Ply Club Coupe Pkg Tray Std 34.95 First Class Parts P.O. Box 261 Palmyra, Pa 17078 Replies sent M-F 8am-4:30pm EST. We are Resellers of Soft-Good Parts for the Classic Car Industry. We sell Glove Boxes, Hood Insulations, Trunk Mats, Package Trays, Sound Deadener, Trunk Dividers and much more! E-mail us for a PARTS LIST for your Car! Could you post his e-mail address please? I need a mat for my trunk and would like to see if they have one for my '48 dodge business coupe. Thanks DW Quote
wldavis3 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Posted February 15, 2007 You have one beautiful coupe, Dwight!!! Quote
Allan Faust Posted February 15, 2007 Report Posted February 15, 2007 Norm, If you do your panels in wood, use a 1/8 inch panel such as russian birch (which I'll probably using) or coroplast (not wood, but my other choice). In the case of the russian birch, it is quite flexible. I've made kicks out of coroplast, and they do look good, and not too much flex. Allan Quote
Allan Faust Posted February 15, 2007 Report Posted February 15, 2007 Bob, that heavy cardboard stuff you were talking about, is that chipboard? Allan Quote
47heaven Posted February 15, 2007 Author Report Posted February 15, 2007 Dwight- The email for First Class Parts is: FCP@dejazzd.com Quote
Normspeed Posted February 15, 2007 Report Posted February 15, 2007 Birch is what I want to use, to sort of match the interior I put in my teardrop. I think birch panels in a black wagon will be a great look. Norm,If you do your panels in wood, use a 1/8 inch panel such as russian birch (which I'll probably using) or coroplast (not wood, but my other choice). In the case of the russian birch, it is quite flexible. I've made kicks out of coroplast, and they do look good, and not too much flex. Allan Quote
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