Need interior info.

kb426 · January 12, 2009, 07:09:49 PM

What thickness of ABS sheeting do you use for interior panels if they are straight and if they are curved?

enjenjo · January 12, 2009, 08:17:23 PM

I use 1/8" for both. If you need more stiffness, you can laminate ribs on the back side.

Charlie Chops 1940 · January 12, 2009, 09:27:32 PM

I bought some 1/8" at ALRO Plastics earlier this year and did kick panels, door and quarter panels on the track roadster. Very nice stuff to work with. I used it with the stippled side out. Finished.

Charlie

Jokester · January 12, 2009, 11:35:11 PM

Quote from: "enjenjo""If you need more stiffness..."

I thought they had pills for that.

348tripower · January 13, 2009, 05:18:52 AM

I changed to FRP. Fiberglass Reinforced Panel. Got this advice from an upholstery pro. It is available in Lowes, Home Depot, Menards. Usually in the bath section. Much easier to cut and bend than ABS. Seems to take glue better too. Cheaper than the ABS.
Don

Crosley.In.AZ · January 13, 2009, 07:42:25 AM

Quote from: "enjenjo"I use 1/8" for both. If you need more stiffness, you can laminate ribs on the back side.

Ribs? Plain or BBQ style?

Charlie Chops 1940 · January 13, 2009, 08:54:41 AM

Quote from: "348tripower"I changed to FRP. Fiberglass Reinforced Panel. Got this advice from an upholstery pro. It is available in Lowes, Home Depot, Menards. Usually in the bath section. Much easier to cut and bend than ABS. Seems to take glue better too. Cheaper than the ABS.
Don

I've been looking for the FRP sheets. Our Lowes doesn't carry it. Haven't went to the others yet. Don, what did you paid for FRP? I got the ABS down to about $32 each for 8 sheets if I remember right. Got 2 or 3 for another rodder.

Charlie

EMSjunkie · January 13, 2009, 11:05:43 AM

Hey Bill, you about done yet??

I'm gonna schedule another trip to Scott City, I'll try to stop in and check on ya.

thought I'd give you fair warning

Vance

wayne petty · January 13, 2009, 11:26:24 AM

before heading out...

check home depots web site... get the sku number off the web site... seems there might be individual sku numbers for each store, then call the store.. to check stock with an sku.#. they can look it up in seconds..

i searched for fiberglass reinforced panel... at home depot .com

Building Materials > Moulding & Millwork > Paneling > Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic > .900 In. FRP Wall Panel 4 Ft. x 8 Ft. - White
.900 In. FRP Wall Panel 4 Ft. x 8 Ft. - White

Model MFTF12IXA480009600
$28.97/Piece here in the woods of holly

Charlie Chops 1940 · January 13, 2009, 12:41:39 PM

Quote from: "wayne petty"before heading out...

check home depots web site... get the sku number off the web site... seems there might be individual sku numbers for each store, then call the store.. to check stock with an sku.#. they can look it up in seconds..

i searched for fiberglass reinforced panel... at home depot .com

Building Materials > Moulding & Millwork > Paneling > Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic > .900 In. FRP Wall Panel 4 Ft. x 8 Ft. - White
.900 In. FRP Wall Panel 4 Ft. x 8 Ft. - White

Model MFTF12IXA480009600
$28.97/Piece here in the woods of holly

Looked at Home Depot, couldn't find it even with the SKU number.

Charlie

kb426 · January 13, 2009, 01:08:21 PM

I used the frp on my last project and wasn't thrilled. I had little success with heating and bending. That is why I decided to try the ABS. Vance, I'm driving it but the interior isn't finished yet.