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JSRTUDOR · 01-16-2022, 06:42 PM

Hi everyone, what are the interior panels made from in a 30 Town sedan? Specifically, what does the fabric attach to, card board, wood, or is the fabric just stretched and attached directly to the wood body structure? Thanks!

Dick Carne · 01-16-2022, 09:57 PM

Door panels and other related interior panels have a very heavy cardboard backing. In fact the term "cardboard" is somewhat misleading and perhaps a "press board" might be a better term. I'm not an upholsterer, and I am quite certain that there are many others infinitely more qualified to respond than I, but perhaps this may get you started on the right track. My understanding is that the only interior areas that would not have a cardboard backing would be perhaps the headliner. Hope this helps.

Oldbluoval · 01-17-2022, 06:04 AM

It’s called upholstery board and available in regular and “waterproof “…much different than cardboard
Or was available

Ed in Maine · 01-17-2022, 10:21 AM

These panels are then nailed with 5/8 in. finishing nails (very small heads). Then the cloth is picked up with a needle to pull the cloth over the head of the nail. The nail head disappears and the panel is secured in place. Its like magic! Ed

katy · 01-17-2022, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldbluoval

It’s called upholstery board

Thanks

rotorwrench · 01-17-2022, 11:27 AM

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Chip board and panel board are other common names. A person needs a material that will not react badly to moisture. Pre-cut panel boards are available from some of the model A parts sources that handle upholstery materials.

The upholstery supply industry sell a number of these materials and also source others. Not all trimmers do the same quality of work but some come up with modern innovations that make sense. With panel board materials, a trimmer sometimes needs a material that they can sew to in some cases. Plywood and sheet metal don't work for this. Some even use fiberglass materials that they form themselves but that stuff isn't practical for antique cars.

JSRTUDOR · 01-17-2022, 05:49 PM

Thanks!

McMimmcs · 01-17-2022, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JSRTUDOR

Thanks!

If waterproof is available, spend the extra money.

01-16-2022, 06:42 PM	#1
JSRTUDOR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NEW JERSEY Posts: 210	Interior trim panels Hi everyone, what are the interior panels made from in a 30 Town sedan? Specifically, what does the fabric attach to, card board, wood, or is the fabric just stretched and attached directly to the wood body structure? Thanks!

01-16-2022, 09:57 PM	#2
Dick Carne Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 467	Re: Interior trim panels Door panels and other related interior panels have a very heavy cardboard backing. In fact the term "cardboard" is somewhat misleading and perhaps a "press board" might be a better term. I'm not an upholsterer, and I am quite certain that there are many others infinitely more qualified to respond than I, but perhaps this may get you started on the right track. My understanding is that the only interior areas that would not have a cardboard backing would be perhaps the headliner. Hope this helps.

01-17-2022, 06:04 AM	#3
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,370	Re: Interior trim panels It’s called upholstery board and available in regular and “waterproof “…much different than cardboard Or was available

01-17-2022, 10:21 AM	#4
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,106	Re: Interior trim panels These panels are then nailed with 5/8 in. finishing nails (very small heads). Then the cloth is picked up with a needle to pull the cloth over the head of the nail. The nail head disappears and the panel is secured in place. Its like magic! Ed

01-17-2022, 11:27 AM	#6
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,422	Re: Interior trim panels Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Chip board and panel board are other common names. A person needs a material that will not react badly to moisture. Pre-cut panel boards are available from some of the model A parts sources that handle upholstery materials. The upholstery supply industry sell a number of these materials and also source others. Not all trimmers do the same quality of work but some come up with modern innovations that make sense. With panel board materials, a trimmer sometimes needs a material that they can sew to in some cases. Plywood and sheet metal don't work for this. Some even use fiberglass materials that they form themselves but that stuff isn't practical for antique cars.

01-17-2022, 05:49 PM	#7
JSRTUDOR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NEW JERSEY Posts: 210	Re: Interior trim panels Thanks!