Members KillDevilBill Posted yesterday at 11:07 AM Members Report Posted yesterday at 11:07 AM So I decided to reupholster the door panels in my work truck. I'm new to upholstery, but I *think* I have that part figured out. I have an idea that I need help with. Here's the panel: My idea is to build complete new panels, and keep the factory ones intact. No particular reason, but it is a company owned truck even though it's assigned to me. I do have permission from the owner for this project. The factory panels are conveniently 0.75" thick, so I can make them from MDF, particle board whatever I decide. Suggestions on this are welcome also. My main concern is mounting the new panels. I do not want any visible mounting through my brand new black cypress leather. The factory panels mount to a flat aluminum sheet on the door using these clips: For the life of me, I cannot come up with a mounting process. I know my question doesn't directly pertain to leather itself, but I'm hoping someone is more familiar with upholstery tricks than I am. The new panels are going to be black cypress on top and bottom, the middle section will be black/white hair on cow. Haven't decided on red or black piping yet. Truck itself is red. Any suggestions? Ideas? Scrap the whole project? Thanks in advance! Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted yesterday at 11:36 AM Contributing Member Report Posted yesterday at 11:36 AM Those clips should be available from the vehicle dealer. They probably sell them by the box full If your area is dry I'd use MDF. Stable & smooth surfaces, easy to cut and shape Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members KillDevilBill Posted yesterday at 11:41 AM Author Members Report Posted yesterday at 11:41 AM 1 minute ago, fredk said: Those clips should be available from the vehicle dealer. They probably sell them by the box full If your area is dry I'd use MDF. Stable & smooth surfaces, easy to cut and shape Area is dry, except when I leave the door open in the rain. Lol How would I mount the clips to the MDF? Here's a better pic: Metal clip removed for pic purposes. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted yesterday at 11:42 AM CFM Report Posted yesterday at 11:42 AM (edited) you should be able to buy those easy enough. I have bought plenty for my cars and trucks from the local parts store. Oreillys is where i get mine. Edited yesterday at 11:44 AM by chuck123wapati brain fart Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Contributing Member fredk Posted yesterday at 11:55 AM Contributing Member Report Posted yesterday at 11:55 AM Its raised up to clear the sound-proofing? I'd try to replicate that mounting; go to a scrap yard and get some scrap door panels. Cut around the mounting, leaving a large piece of plastic, and screw that to the new door panel. Might get you some replacement clips too Just thinking as I write Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members KillDevilBill Posted 4 hours ago Author Members Report Posted 4 hours ago On 9/28/2025 at 7:55 AM, fredk said: Its raised up to clear the sound-proofing? I'd try to replicate that mounting; go to a scrap yard and get some scrap door panels. Cut around the mounting, leaving a large piece of plastic, and screw that to the new door panel. Might get you some replacement clips too Just thinking as I write I like how you're thinking, but I'm not gonna find my work truck in a scrapyard. I should have specified it's a semi. Quote
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