Hi,
Where can I find kits for the vinyl wood panels for a '82 custom cruiser ?

 

I think they still have the woodgrain at GM Parts Direct, check before ordering if you do. Part number 1154464 is the number I have for 77-90 Olds wagons and pretty sure the rolls are 24 X 90 inches, they call it overlay in this case. Search in the parts catalog at the bottom of the page then classic GM alternate catalog section there. It won't let me link to it directly or I would just do that. If they don't have it I know a place that does but it's about $185 a roll.


http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/

I figured 5 rolls at 118 bucks a piece but there was too much waste with that width for mine, it's also too dark for a '71 Vista Cruiser anyway.
If you want to get the pieces made to size you can go to Woodgrain for Wagons. They specialize in station wagon woodgrain and make it to order. Much less waste than the GM rolls for mine, still figure around 6-800 dollars for it either way.

http://www.woodgrain4wagons.com/

They call it overlay, woodgrain vinyl, applique, 3M Di-Noc vinyl or transfer, probably a few more terms too. Calling it fake wood, shelf liner or photo finish plastic is just demeaning.

 

thanks...
I didn't realize it would cost that much though ...

 

Yup. Keep in mind that this is not just vinyl contact paper like you'd use on your kitchen cabinet shelves. It is much thicker and has a clear outer layer. It also has to be UV stable.

 

I seen a post somewhere about something similar to this and he put car wrap on his like they are wrapping cars with today for advertisment...said he just had a woodgrain pattern made and it was much cheaper.

 

That's a good suggestion. The "car wrapping" technology has come a long way in the last few years. I'm still skeptical of the long-term UV stability, since these wraps are mainly designed for advertising or NASCAR stockers where the wrap is changed frequently.