72 327 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) I purchased some (2) 2'x3'-1/8" Aluminum Diamond plate off ebay about a month ago and I finally got around to putting them in today. I cut them in about 40 mins using a jigsaw and (2) 24 pitch blades. I used the old door panel as a template and added 2 5/8" to the bottom to cover the speaker holes cut by PO. Also used a polishing buffer to get the ruff edges after I was done cutting the panel out. THANKS to WHO?? for the door pulls worked great. Also got to play with my Kragen's Mini Bike I just put on a 6.5 hp Harbor Freight engine with mods dyno'd at around 9.5hp. LOL Goes 39mph also with room for more speed. Edited May 15, 2009 by 72 327 Quote Link to comment
ariascarlos1990 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 panels are cool but, how are they staying in? just the pressure of the handle and door opener lever inside? You didn't use the clips from the stock panel did you? and that little bike looks fun. :D I have a little XR50 that just straight gets it. :D:D Quote Link to comment
72 327 Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 They are screwed in. I have 9 small self-tapping screws along the bottom and sides. Along with the door handle. Fit pretty nice. Quote Link to comment
LCDC Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Those door panels are NICE!! Goes well with the roughness of the truck with the 327 in it.:D Quote Link to comment
fastdadd Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 oh great just take my idea....oh well at least now i know how good it looks...love the door pulls Quote Link to comment
BACARDI_DWB Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 those look really nice!! Quote Link to comment
Gary Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 suits man, looks good :D a mate had a similar idea for the rear doors of his GQ patrol, comes up a treat hey Quote Link to comment
Phirus Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 I have a big ROAD WORK sign I'm going to clean up and cut out a dash face and kickboards from. I love the look of brushed aluminum :D As soon as I get a gasket I'm going to pull my valve cover off and take the drill with a brass brush head and go at it. Diamond plate looks great man. Quote Link to comment
jefe de jefes Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) Looking good man! Great idea for those that have trouble finding original panels. Edited May 14, 2009 by jefe de jefes Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 When the sun heats up the inerior they will get HOT. Burn your arm. Quote Link to comment
Weaver Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 When the sun heats up the inerior they will get HOT. Burn your arm. Haha, that's what I was thinking about. At least they look nice though. :thumbsup: I think I'm going to do something similar with mine (the stock ones are pink from the sun) except I think I'm going with wood for mine. Quote Link to comment
NSRz32 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Those look good! I dig the door pulls as well Quote Link to comment
polski ogorki Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 smoke show vid? Quote Link to comment
Phirus Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 I thought about redoing the interior in mine.. But My original stuff looks so nice... I am going to put in some bucket seats as soon as I find some decent ones, so If anyone east coast is interested in a mint bench seat, let me know. I need to reupholster my ceiling too. Quote Link to comment
Justin Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 I agree w/datzenMike and LCDC... I don't know if a 4 cyl. could "pull it off" as well? The ruggedness of diamond-plate, But your truck is mean enough to make it work! :D Quote Link to comment
72 327 Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) When the sun heats up the inerior they will get HOT. Burn your arm. I have to agree. But I usually dont have it out during the day unless there is a car show. Then my 10x10 is over it. Also not having any vent control is a hugh pain in the ass. No heat no Air. YAH YAH smoke show blah blah. Give it a bit. Im still working on the new tires and there rubbing on the bed. I need to lift it back up a little. I will get them soon. Edited May 14, 2009 by 72 327 Quote Link to comment
LAYEDOUTB2K Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 normally i would say no to diamond plate on anything lowered but it does fit your truck well with the sheer power of a v8 in an old school truck. Quote Link to comment
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