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Topher5150 · 02-24-2022, 10:16 AM

I've started making kick panels, and door panels for my 47 coupe, and it got me wondering how they did the panels for the trunk area? Could I use hardboard or do I need something that needs a little more flex to it? Could I velcro it to the bracing?

mcgarrett · 02-24-2022, 11:05 AM

I just went through that exercise on my '40 Ford Tudor Sedan. For the trunk panels I first made patterns using large cardboard boxes. Once I had the patterns cut to my liking, I traced them onto 1/8" tempered hardboard. I would recommend cutting them a little oversized and then fit & trim, fit & trim until they fit as desired. After I got them installed into the trunk, I spray painted them a dull satin black before installing the floor mat. Seemed to work well for me - they almost look like the factory made them!

Topher5150 · 02-24-2022, 11:23 AM

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I've been using hardboard on the kick panels. I didn't think that it had that much flexibility.

02-24-2022, 10:16 AM	#1
Topher5150 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grandville, MI Posts: 280	46-48 trunk panels I've started making kick panels, and door panels for my 47 coupe, and it got me wondering how they did the panels for the trunk area? Could I use hardboard or do I need something that needs a little more flex to it? Could I velcro it to the bracing?

02-24-2022, 11:05 AM	#2
mcgarrett Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Waxahachie, Texas Posts: 949	Re: 46-48 trunk panels I just went through that exercise on my '40 Ford Tudor Sedan. For the trunk panels I first made patterns using large cardboard boxes. Once I had the patterns cut to my liking, I traced them onto 1/8" tempered hardboard. I would recommend cutting them a little oversized and then fit & trim, fit & trim until they fit as desired. After I got them installed into the trunk, I spray painted them a dull satin black before installing the floor mat. Seemed to work well for me - they almost look like the factory made them!

02-24-2022, 11:23 AM	#3
Topher5150 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Grandville, MI Posts: 280	Re: 46-48 trunk panels Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've been using hardboard on the kick panels. I didn't think that it had that much flexibility.