Package trays
#1
Package trays
Josh wants to replace the package tray on his 66 F85 - it's all warped. Outside of buying a new one (does anyone even make them?-I have not looked) what kind of fiberboard/material should we use? I looked at the hobby store but found nothing there? Maybe some really thin plywood? We have the fabric - just not the board.
Any ideas? We prefer to make our own - assuming we can make one that will look decent - bad assumption?
Any ideas? We prefer to make our own - assuming we can make one that will look decent - bad assumption?
#3
Honestly, they're so cheap I'm not sure it's worth the time and effort finding the materials and cutting it. You could try heavy card stock, but any that I've seen will actually break in half if hit hard enough.
#4
I replaced the package tray in my 64 98 with general purpose carpet. I took the old one out and used it as a pattern. All I did was cut the carpet into the general shape and cut out holes for the speakers. It is the only part of my interior that looks halfway decent.
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#5
I was thinking REALLY thin plywood - something flexible - do they make such a thing?
Anyway, Jamesbo -I tend to agree but Josh wanted to try it -so what the heck? We can buy one if it doesn't work.
Olds64 - you must have something under the carpet - did you just put it over the old tray?
In the end we may buy one. Where is a good place to get one?
Anyway, Jamesbo -I tend to agree but Josh wanted to try it -so what the heck? We can buy one if it doesn't work.
Olds64 - you must have something under the carpet - did you just put it over the old tray?
In the end we may buy one. Where is a good place to get one?
#6
www.legendaryautointeriors.com makes OEM reproductions in different interior colors along with other soft trim interior needs.
Terry
Terry
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Josh wants to replace the package tray on his 66 F85 - it's all warped. Outside of buying a new one (does anyone even make them?-I have not looked) what kind of fiberboard/material should we use? I looked at the hobby store but found nothing there? Maybe some really thin plywood? We have the fabric - just not the board.
Any ideas? We prefer to make our own - assuming we can make one that will look decent - bad assumption?
Any ideas? We prefer to make our own - assuming we can make one that will look decent - bad assumption?
Allan
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#10
Yes, it is called Luan. I may have misspelled it. It is really thin and used to make cheap wood look nicer as usually this stuff is high quality wood with nice grain and appearance. Don't know if they make it out of cheap stuff too though, I am not a carpenter/cabinet maker.
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Yes, it is called Luan. I may have misspelled it. It is really thin and used to make cheap wood look nicer as usually this stuff is high quality wood with nice grain and appearance. Don't know if they make it out of cheap stuff too though, I am not a carpenter/cabinet maker.
The Masonite is a compressed wood fiber hardboard (not press or flake board) and it is way more stable is the reason I recommended it. I'm old school and tend to build things to last forever so it may be overkill.
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Luaun will swell and warp like any wood depending on the humidity, leave a little room for expansion.
I use it mostly for floor underlayment and where SPF plywood is cost prohibitive or unnecessary.
It is used for doors and paneling make sure you use a sealer if it's going to be stained because it has such an open grain and can tend to get blotchy.
BTW I'm a carpenter, going on 30 years officially now, and 8 years learning before I was good enough to be called one, still learning.
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