Okay I posted some pics on someone else's post but here is the complete job. I started with The Rod doors side and back trim I found these flimsy and need quite a lot of modification. I think if I started again I would have made them out of wood.. Here are the pics hope they are of some use

This is what I started with
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/kiwiwoosh/P1000313.jpg
First I Dynamat in the entire trunk
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/kiwiwoosh/P1000537.jpg
Making the brackets to mount the rod Rod Doors Panel
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/kiwiwoosh/P1000571.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/kiwiwoosh/P1000571.jpg
Next I lined Carpeted the side panels
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/kiwiwoosh/P1000575.jpg
Making a pattern for the floor panels from card board
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/kiwiwoosh/P1000578.jpg
Cut out panels from MDF
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/kiwiwoosh/P1000581.jpg
Carpeting the panel
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/kiwiwoosh/P1000585.jpg
Making the bulge to clear the wheel arch and shock mount
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/kiwiwoosh/P1000590.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/kiwiwoosh/P1000591.jpg

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The bulge is carpeted
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/kiwiwoosh/P1000598.jpg
Installed panel
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/kiwiwoosh/P1000599.jpg
Getting closer
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/kiwiwoosh/P1000608.jpg
Cut out the bow tie for the panel
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/kiwiwoosh/P1000615.jpg
Last panel covered
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/kiwiwoosh/P1000617.jpg
Finally Complete
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/kiwiwoosh/P1000619.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/kiwiwoosh/P1000621-1.jpg
Hope this is of some help for those that might want to tackle this job

Looks very nice I called them when I srater mine and they kind of push me away.I told them I was using tweed and they said you don't want to use it because it is so 60's.So I did my own thing and I don't think there stuff would have helped me anyway with my fuel sell.Any way your trunk turned out real nice....

Wow, Fantastic job look's awesome:thumbsup:

The dude that cut out the bowtie emblem musta been a legend.

wow! ok you are hired, get your butt on a plane and come do mine. better yet send me yours, you can build another one. ;)

I am very impressed! Have you ever worked in an upholstery shop? Fantastic job. :thumbsup:

Very good job! I like how you still have a trunk to use also.

wow dude! you got some mad skills! :thumbsup:

Did you screw in your side and bottom panel or are they press fitted?
Is there a reason you didn't run your panel by the rear seat so it hid your rear shelf speakers?

It looks great!

Nice work!!

Did you screw in your side and bottom panel or are they press fitted?
Is there a reason you didn't run your panel by the rear seat so it hid your rear shelf speakers?

It looks great!

The only panel that is screwed id the back panel by the latch mechanism all the other panels are just a snug sit. There is a little web loop in the centre panel so you can easily lift it and store stuff below if required.

This is my first time upholstery so I was pleased , I can thank my son for the awesome job on the Bow Tie:thumbsup:

wow! ok you are hired, get your butt on a plane and come do mine. better yet send me yours, you can build another one. ;)You paying ...Me Flying:yes:

Did you screw in your side and bottom panel or are they press fitted?
Is there a reason you didn't run your panel by the rear seat so it hid your rear shelf speakers?

It looks great!

I wanted the full trunk space. Im in the process of making a new rear shelf and will angle the rear speakers and incorporate a High stop light (It is a legal requirement here) and then I will box it in from underneath so it will hide it all .

Yes, very nice job, looks great!!

absolutely awesome!

Very nice...how much? Seriously, that looks really sharp. You did a really nice job. I guess I now know how i want my trunk to look.

You should sell the panels as a kit. You would make a killing! I know I'd be first on the list to order it. Awesome job. I wish I could do the same.

Hey that looks better then mine... Awesome job looks clean.

Nice Job!!!!

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Hope this is of some help for those that might want to tackle this job

Good tips mate, and a good job.
Well done.

Do you keep a spare tyre in the trunk?

Very nice install. I really like it. :thumbsup:

Sweet as!! Looking at doing same deal, but with sub box & couple of amps under trap door (will need venticlation somehow though). Not sure where to start - This was awesome inspiration.

How'd you get the Roddors panels? They keep blowing me off when I ask about sending to Oz...

I have a set of the rod door trunk panels. They are only made out of ABS plastic and pretty flimsy. They are a good start though. Thanks for the pictures as it is a good start for me.

You did a very good job. Thanks for sharing.

Very nice. That is exactly the look I was thinking about. After I get this thing running, it will be nice to find this thread and do this project on my 69. Looks awesome.

Filip,

That really is awsome. Not much more you could ask for in a modified trunk.
Very impressive!!!!!! Good job.

I was disappointed in one thing. I was sitting here wondering as I read through the entire thread how I would do it myself? I have never done "professional interior" work like this and you thread made me wonder:

What all the different products were?
where you would get them. The pictures are a HUGE help, but I have always learned that it is all the 'Stuff" you don't know that kills a new project. All the stuff that you have to buy that you have no idea what it is or where to get it. Example, I know I could figure it out, but were do you get the carpet. Maybe many know, but I have never seen thin carpet like that before at any "store." I see these guys on the TV cutting out special foam for projects like this. I have no idea where they get that either. Again, if I spend 10-20 hours on the internet and other threads, I could figure it out. But, you already know 100 times more about all this than I do!

Would you mine posting a little more of that information and maybe the rest of us could do it? I have written a few threads and also know it takes lots of time to list all those things that you take for granted. That info, will make this thread infamous in the history of TC. You even have to put a different hat on to think that simple. You won't just get compliments on how great a job you did, but you will get compliments on all the great info you gave out.

Again, unbelievable job!!!!

Dale

Would you mine posting a little more of that information and maybe the rest of us could do it? I have written a few threads and also know it takes lots of time to list all those things that you take for granted. That info, will make this thread infamous in the history of TC. You even have to put a different hat on to think that simple. You won't just get compliments on how great a job you did, but you will get compliments on all the great info you gave out.

+1

I saved this thread of your's when you first posted it. 'pictures are worth a thousand words' But as Dale asked, would you mind posting the materials you used. In know you are on the other side of the world from me, but with a material list in hand - I will find the products (somehow). This is one of my winter projects to finish my trunk. Here is the trunk on my '55, but it is just straight vinyl coverd panels. Your's provides more room and looks a lot more custom. Thanks again!

Looks really good. I wish I had some of that talent.

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The bulge is carpeted
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa79/kiwiwoosh/P1000598.jpg


Wow...trunk looks great...did you ever find who parked that Ford in your driveway ;)

Awesome job Bro!!! Absolutely beautiful!!!:yes:

What all the different products were?
where you would get them. The pictures are a HUGE help, but I have always learned that it is all the 'Stuff" you don't know that kills a new project. All the stuff that you have to buy that you have no idea what it is or where to get it. Example, I know I could figure it out, but were do you get the carpet. Maybe many know, but I have never seen thin carpet like that before at any "store." I see these guys on the TV cutting out special foam for projects like this. I have no idea where they get that either. Again, if I spend 10-20 hours on the internet and other threads, I could figure it out. But, you already know 100 times more about all this than I do!

Would you mine posting a little more of that information and maybe the rest of us could do it? I have written a few threads and also know it takes lots of time to list all those things that you take for granted. That info, will make this thread infamous in the history of TC. You even have to put a different hat on to think that simple. You won't just get compliments on how great a job you did, but you will get compliments on all the great info you gave out.

Again, unbelievable job!!!!

Dale


Hey Guys,

I did this build with my Dad, He is out of town at the moment so I'll answer as much as I can for you Guys.

First of all, neither of us has any experience what so ever with regards to upholstery etc. It was all just a bit of fun one weekend.

The wood we used was standard 8 or 10mm Mdf (not sure of inch measurements ~0.3in) and 4 mm for the logo.

We brought the carpet from a marine shop as it is marine grade carpeting, you would also find it at many audio places. It comes in many colours, gauges. (we in New Zealand struggled to find Black and so ended up with Grey, which in my opinion turned out better and am really happy with the result.)
The carpet has no backing as such which makes it easier to mold to non-linear shapes.

We lined the Rod Doors and fitted them so we could make the patterns for the floor. For the very rear panel (around filler neck), we made little aluminum brackets (as showed, so we didn't have to drill into the car. Using finer gauge ali to make templates and to then bend a heavier gauge to make it sturdier.

As for the forward panel (back of the back seat), lacking instructions, we wedged it as far back in the trunk, to later (once trunk was finished) find out that the panel is supposed to be forward of the suspension struts. Again, this worked out to be better as it is now not flimsy, we have a bigger trunk space and didn't have to make more brackets to make it stay. This didn't require any modification just a bit force (they are quite strong), nor any fixing. They are held in due to being a tight squeeze and the surrounding panels.

The floor panels were made using simply a jigsaw, and angle grinder and a Hand plane. Once we made templates simply laid them out on the MDF, cut them out, pre fit them (remembering to leave a tolerance for the extra thickness of the carpet) and modified as we saw fit. Once we were happy with the fit, we clad them and installed them. The Left and Right panels are held in with two screws simply to stop movement and the overhang was propped up with a bit of wood nailed to the lip which holds up the centre floor panels. This way, it is easily removed, leaves the car un-molested if thats a requirement and still strong enough to put items in there.

The bulge was made to clear the suspension tower. This was simply made out of crescent shaped bits we cut out (progressively smaller), hollowed out and the edges taken off, mostly with a grinder equipped with a sanding disc. The ridges on the outside curve were filled in with builders bog / automotive bog or filler of choice and sanded smooth as per photos.

The panels were created so there they are equidistant and the centre panels are merely square / oblong bits of wood cut to size and slotted in. The one with the logo has a semi circle cut out to ensure a snug fit around the filler neck.

We glued the carpet down with contact adhesive from a can. We used a Bostick Brand and also ADOS F2. Both worked well as would other brands. It was simply spray on both surfaces wait till tacky and mate them. They would have bonded nice and strong instantly, next to no waiting times so to speak. Just ensure you put extra on the edges of the MDF as it has a tendency to soak it in.

Don't be too scared to give it a go, the worst that can happen is you lose a bit of wood and carpeting.

There are only 4 Holes in the car as the result of this, holding down the left and right floor panels in the thickest part. Other than that, the whole thing removes easily and you would never know. The beauty of it is that it al press fits and holds itself nice and snug.

We don't carry a spare tyre.

And no special foam was used.

I hope this answers as many of the questions as possible and will try to answer any others.

Happy Building
Stefan.

Perfect!

Thanks Stefan!