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  • #16
    Check with the bigger building supply places for the panels. They are available for bathroom walls in 4x8 sheets.
    Art
    ASE Master Collision Tech
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    88 XJ, 3" lift, 31-10.50's, custom bumpers and winch/tow bar mounts, Warn 9500HS, custom sliders/steps, camo paint, & headliner

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    • chrisnsarah
      360 AMC
      • Sep 24, 2000
      • 3282

      #17
      Originally posted by goldhammer
      Check with the bigger building supply places for the panels. They are available for bathroom walls in 4x8 sheets.
      Are you referring to FRP (fiberglass reinforced panel)? It pretty good stuff and I see where it would work. There is also a polypropylene sheet available that is practically indestructible, but I don't think the big box stores will have it.
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      '68 Jeepster Commando
      '69 Super Wagoneer
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      • 67Wagoneer
        327 Rambler
        • Aug 16, 2004
        • 556

        #18
        Looks awesome!

        The fabric on my panels is still in good shape, but the boards are warping.

        Thanks for the tip!
        -Steve-

        FSJ's owned:
        1967 Wagoneer Custom 327 4bbl 3-speed (my pride and joy!)
        1968 Wagoneer Standard 327 4bbl 3-speed (RIP )
        1984 Grand Wagoneer 360 with all the toys

        Backup: 2015 Patriot. Not really a Jeep but it's cute.
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        • #19
          I'm pretty sure it is the FRP stuff. Been about 15 years since I was in the floorcovering business and saw it at a show and in our catalogs. If you go to a major store restroom you will probably see it on the walls. Usually a pebble finish, but the back side is smooth IIRC
          Art
          ASE Master Collision Tech
          "Beast" - 81 "S" W/T, 85-360, T-18, Lock-rite,wag alloys, 31-10.50 Pro Comp MT's, Warn 8274 in a fabbed bumper/deer strainer(tested and approved)

          88 XJ, 3" lift, 31-10.50's, custom bumpers and winch/tow bar mounts, Warn 9500HS, custom sliders/steps, camo paint, & headliner

          Member: FSJ Prissy Restoration Assoc.

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          • Chrome
            Ph.D in Redneckology
            • Aug 30, 2002
            • 8526

            #20
            Originally posted by goldhammer
            I'm pretty sure it is the FRP stuff. Been about 15 years since I was in the floorcovering business and saw it at a show and in our catalogs. If you go to a major store restroom you will probably see it on the walls. Usually a pebble finish, but the back side is smooth IIRC
            That's it. Some of the supply stores in my area call it canidate sign board since everyone running for office like making signs out of it.
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            1983 Cherokee Chief Laredo W/T 360/auto

            1982 Cherokee Chief W/T 360/4 speed

            I now have an official Muslim name...Ochroma Bin Polishin.

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            • Chrome
              Ph.D in Redneckology
              • Aug 30, 2002
              • 8526

              #21
              Originally posted by jeepfan93
              THERE IS NO NEED TO PUT ADHESIVE SPRAY ON THE COVERED SIDE OF THE BOARD. THE GLUED EDGES WILL HOLD THE MATERIAL IN PLACE

              Hey Scott, only thing I would add is that you may want to use spray adhesive unless thos chrome srtip are going thru and also holding it down. When I used to work in the boat industry, we made our own panels, and lemme tellyou, when that sun warms up the vinyl, it will unloosen, (melt) the hot glue causing things to start popping off.
              Looks great though, I'm gonna make panels like that for my 715 soon.
              The strips have tabs that go thru the board but are for looks only. I know Jeep put these on late 70 model trucks and had a wood grain strip on later model Wags but I have seen some without either. The reason I don't reccommend spray adhesive is because it will cause a blistering effect under the vinyl if you get to much. Several years ago a friend of mine asked me to help build a set of rear panels for his K-5 Blazer. He did the spray adhesive and completely ruined the material on the first one. When the spray starts drying the chemicals evaporating from it caused huge blisters all over the material. Luckly we went to lunch after building the first so we did the hot glue on the second board and never had a problem with it.

              I'm sure someone with a lot of upholstery experience knows how much to use but for the average joe that's trying to save a few bucks will be better off with hot glue. The worst that could happen is squirting out too much glue and getting your finger tips a hot wax treatment.
              Last edited by Chrome; 02-01-2007, 12:36 PM.
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              1983 Cherokee Chief Laredo W/T 360/auto

              1982 Cherokee Chief W/T 360/4 speed

              I now have an official Muslim name...Ochroma Bin Polishin.

              Click link for pics of restored Full Size Jeeps (on last page)
              http://www.cardomain.com/ride/363842\

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              • BigRedChief
                350 Buick
                • Feb 27, 2005
                • 983

                #22
                I think yours were my inspiration. I used masonite and spray adhesive though. The other side looks better, but I haven't taken a pic yet.

                1979 Cherokee Chief - SOLD.
                AMC 360 -TBI, TFI, TH400, QT, D44's
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                • Subconscious
                  327 Rambler
                  • Mar 30, 2003
                  • 638

                  #23
                  Looks good!
                  1987 Grand Wagoneer, bone stock 360/727/229, 44s w/3.31s front and rear

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                  • Chrome
                    Ph.D in Redneckology
                    • Aug 30, 2002
                    • 8526

                    #24
                    Looks awesome Big Red and you used CHROME screws...if I ever get out your way I'm buying you a beer!!
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                    l_---\_l__l---0
                    lllllll0
                    _(o)_)__(o)_)--o-)_)___


                    1983 Cherokee Chief Laredo W/T 360/auto

                    1982 Cherokee Chief W/T 360/4 speed

                    I now have an official Muslim name...Ochroma Bin Polishin.

                    Click link for pics of restored Full Size Jeeps (on last page)
                    http://www.cardomain.com/ride/363842\

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                    • El Jefe
                      350 Buick
                      • Feb 04, 2005
                      • 1325

                      #25
                      i like that, think i'll do the same since i need door panels.

                      its a dang shame you people dont live closer to me, cause you see, i'm a shear operator at a trailer plant that makes reefers. i cut 1/16 FRP, 1/8 FRP, and 1/4 FRP. i can cut it to the size i need, then 9 times outta 10, i can get it for free.
                      Alex

                      76 Cherokee Chief
                      350/th400/d20
                      d44/14b
                      4" lift, 35 inch retreads

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                      • JeepBountyHunter
                        GrimJeeperReaper
                        • Jul 08, 2002
                        • 10250

                        #26
                        Big thumbs up on that one. Also, when I do mine, I have a sorta tribal - south western weave, heavy uphoulstery insert I'm gonna add to mine...
                        I'd say I'd post pic's when done, but it's a long ways off..
                        Good job Scott!
                        1992 Cherokee XJ Laredo

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                        • El Jefe
                          350 Buick
                          • Feb 04, 2005
                          • 1325

                          #27
                          i was actually thinking of using some 1/8 inch aluminum and covering it, never thought of the fiberglass idea.
                          Alex

                          76 Cherokee Chief
                          350/th400/d20
                          d44/14b
                          4" lift, 35 inch retreads

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                          • Bob Davis '80 Chero

                            #28
                            Originally posted by Lindel
                            Good write-up Scott, but where can I get sheet fiberglass?
                            Nice job from me as well. I used plastic board, the kind used for signs. Its sort of like corrogated cardboard. Cheap, easily cut and stiff; and no fiberglass itching!

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