Building custom door panels

younggun2.0 · Jan 20, 2018

so I need to put a roll bar in my car and the factory arm rest is going to be smack dab in the way. I don’t want to bend the door bar into the sitting area either. So I decided to basically redo everything. Purist turn away now. ***** about to get custom......

The factory door lock removed.

Then I started the brackets for new door handle mechanism.

Then installed 3/8” shaft

krazykuda · Jan 20, 2018

Nice problem solving... :thumbsup:

krazykuda · Jan 20, 2018

younggun2.0 said:
Then installed 3/8” shaft

TMI...

younggun2.0 · Jan 20, 2018

so nobody makes door handles or window cranks for Mopars so I got a Chevy kit and chopped it up

I drilled out the splines and pressed in a steel sleeve

younggun2.0 · Jan 20, 2018

younggun2.0 · Jan 20, 2018

Then I started the linkage side

Used 3/8 aluminum rod with 10-24 all thread threaded into the ends

younggun2.0 · Jan 20, 2018

Then it was time to build brackets for my new door pulls. Since arm rest was gone needed something to close door with

Poured me a glass of wine, pulled my hair back, put on my apron and got to sewing.

Then installed the grommets

Then I made the mounts

younggun2.0 · Jan 20, 2018

Then I got started making my design template

Then my carbon fiber showed up!

fishmens67 · Jan 20, 2018

NICE!, thanx for stop'n in, I see you over at the bullet. we miss all the fab work you do.
stop in more often

younggun2.0 · Jan 20, 2018

After waterjet

Then dimple died my holes

Here it is mocked up

Then the carbon backer

younggun2.0 · Jan 20, 2018

Then I built the backer for the lower holes

younggun2.0 · Jan 20, 2018

Then I installed the LED light strip

dukeboy440 · Jan 20, 2018

Dude!! I like!!

mopar head · Jan 20, 2018

No fair, you got milling machines n waterjets n stuff.

Fine job, I just came in from the shop, starting some custom panels myself.

younggun2.0 · Jan 20, 2018

mopar head said:
No fair, you got milling machines n waterjets n stuff.
Fine job, I just came in from the shop, starting some custom panels myself.

No milling machine. I used a palm router with wood bits. Trust me I’m as simple as it gets. I made paper template and took it to waterjet place I have a hookup at

younggun2.0 · Jan 20, 2018

mopar head said:
No fair, you got milling machines n waterjets n stuff.
Fine job, I just came in from the shop, starting some custom panels myself.

Feel free to post ur pics man. I’m all for sharing and inspiration

Cope · Jan 20, 2018

Ok you win.

My door handles just touch the door bar.

Dam man, your good.

Cope · Jan 20, 2018

I enjoy making panels, but I think you got more skills than I.

younggun2.0 · Jan 20, 2018

Cope said:
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I enjoy making panels, but I think you got more skills than I.

Looks bad *** man! Same quality different design! I recognize quality work when I see it. I’d love to learn bead rolling

Cope · Jan 20, 2018

Thanks, I wish I could do what you did.

If you're ever near San Jose let me know.
We got lots of scrap You can play with.

We may have to talk, I been trying to figure out how to fix the door handle issue and your idea is perfect.

younggun2.0 · Jan 21, 2018

Cope said:
Thanks, I wish I could do what you did.

If you're ever near San Jose let me know.
We got lots of scrap You can play with.

We may have to talk, I been trying to figure out how to fix the door handle issue and your idea is perfect.

Message me and we can chat

harrisonm · Jan 21, 2018

I'm highly impressed!

Matts440 · Jan 21, 2018

Awesome work as always, looks great like the led touch.

Riddler · Jan 21, 2018

WOW!!!! You make it look so easy! I really like the design you've done. One day I'm hoping to make custom touches like that. But for now I really want to drive the car.

Riddler

Dfr360cuda · Jan 21, 2018

Nice work.
I'd been considering universal aluminum panels that Jegs sells.
The strap is a great idea... My armrest hits the rollcage.

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