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General => General Fox T-Bird/Cougar Discussion => Topic started by: booksix on April 10, 2008, 08:53:43 PM

Title: Would someone pay decent $$ or do I chop them up?
Post by: booksix on April 10, 2008, 08:53:43 PM
Ok, so the deal is, I am going to hack some thunderbird door panels to get the top plate.  I will then replace all the fiberboard with abs plastic and start building my sn95/fox hybrid panels.  The JY is 45 minutes away; gas $ plus an overly expensive panel means I will most likely hack these panels...  unless you all think I can get enough $$ for these.  Great appearance, newly wrapped insert...  only problem is about 1/3-1/2 of the holes that hold the panel retainers are torn and would need repair.  What do you all think?  What could I get for these?  heres one:
Title: Would someone pay decent $$ or do I chop them up?
Post by: martin0660 on April 10, 2008, 10:24:24 PM
Maybe another suggestion (It doesent matter to me if you cut up the panels). In my opinion, the base T-Bird door panels ar made better for what it sounds like you are trying to do. The panel is solid molded plastic, and the line for the door pull is lower. I was never as happy as when I got rid of the TC panels with all the loose parts and installed these in my TC. Anyway, something to look at if you are looking for base parts to work with to make custom panels, and the design up front might owrk better with a different dash??

(http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/30386/1324069471066453426S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1324069471066453426zyJQVD)

Bob Myers
Title: Would someone pay decent $$ or do I chop them up?
Post by: daminc on April 10, 2008, 10:32:54 PM
I don't know how much you'll get for panels that won't clip on a door without repairing.
That are you thinking of doing to create new ones?
I also think the plastic bird/cougar panels are made better.
Title: Would someone pay decent $$ or do I chop them up?
Post by: booksix on April 10, 2008, 10:35:24 PM
well, these are going to be very custom and I think starting with a flat sheet of plastic (as opposed to the molded plastic panel) will make the job a lot easier.  I am using SN95 handles, switches, etc...  thanks for the suggestions though!  I figured I'd get this answer...
Title: Would someone pay decent $$ or do I chop them up?
Post by: daminc on April 10, 2008, 10:44:56 PM
lol
yea, If your making something from scratch, then a flat piece is your best choice to start with.
will the door pulls be located in the original location for something to screw into? or will you change that.
ever think of using Mark panels?
Title: Would someone pay decent $$ or do I chop them up?
Post by: Bob on April 10, 2008, 10:54:40 PM
Quote from: martin0660;213502
Maybe another suggestion (It doesent matter to me if you cut up the panels). In my opinion, the base T-Bird door panels ar made better for what it sounds like you are trying to do. The panel is solid molded plastic, and the line for the door pull is lower. I was never as happy as when I got rid of the TC panels with all the loose parts and installed these in my TC. Anyway, something to look at if you are looking for base parts to work with to make custom panels, and the design up front might owrk better with a different dash??

(http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/30386/1324069471066453426S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1324069471066453426zyJQVD)

Bob Myers


Yeah I felt the same way when I switched to these. I was very excited when I found them in the u-pull-it lot like 8 yrs ago
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