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1. Interior panels (score: 1): Author: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net; Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2005 18:29:32 -0800; The original panels were made from masonite, and most deteriorated or warped over the years. Strangely enough, the tempered masonite available today at Home Depot, Lowes, etc., is of a better quality; /html/spridgets/2005-12/msg00229.html (8,286 bytes)
2. Re: Interior panels (score: 1): Author: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net; Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2005 22:05:50 -0500; Yes, and it is 1/8" masonite or hardboard. The brown stuff. 1 sheet will do 2 Sprites if you cut carefully. Under 10 bucks a sheet which sure beats over 100 bucks for pre cut panels from the supplier; /html/spridgets/2005-12/msg00231.html (8,596 bytes)
3. Re: Interior panels (score: 1): Author: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net; Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2005 13:03:34 -0800; We used door skins for the Mk III. Adding a thin layer of padding between the fabric and the door skin for a more plush look. Bob Kitterer 1960 Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) 1966 Sprite Mk III (Trevor,; /html/spridgets/2005-12/msg00256.html (7,305 bytes)
4. Re: Interior panels (score: 1): Author: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net; Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2005 16:20:22 -0500; Me too. I bought 3/8" foam sheet (about 3' wide and as long as you want) from a JoAnn Fabric store (a sewing shop for folks in other parts of the country/world). Used contact cement to hold the foam; /html/spridgets/2005-12/msg00257.html (7,660 bytes)
5. Interior panels (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2005 18:29:32 -0800; The original panels were made from masonite, and most deteriorated or warped over the years. Strangely enough, the tempered masonite available today at Home Depot, Lowes, etc., is of a better quality; /html/spridgets/2005-12/msg01086.html (8,312 bytes)
6. Re: Interior panels (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2005 22:05:50 -0500; Yes, and it is 1/8" masonite or hardboard. The brown stuff. 1 sheet will do 2 Sprites if you cut carefully. Under 10 bucks a sheet which sure beats over 100 bucks for pre cut panels from the supplier; /html/spridgets/2005-12/msg01088.html (8,687 bytes)
7. Re: Interior panels (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2005 13:03:34 -0800; We used door skins for the Mk III. Adding a thin layer of padding between the fabric and the door skin for a more plush look. Bob Kitterer 1960 Sprite (Mk IV in disguise) 1966 Sprite Mk III (Trevor,; /html/spridgets/2005-12/msg01113.html (7,417 bytes)
8. Re: Interior panels (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2005 16:20:22 -0500; Me too. I bought 3/8" foam sheet (about 3' wide and as long as you want) from a JoAnn Fabric store (a sewing shop for folks in other parts of the country/world). Used contact cement to hold the foam; /html/spridgets/2005-12/msg01114.html (7,765 bytes)
9. Re: Interior Panels (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2004 00:09:35 -0500; I used 3m Headliner adhesive on Little Bits. It has a much stronger bite and withstands high temperature better. Craft store & art store 3m #75 etc won't hold. The headliner stuff is available in the; /html/spridgets/2004-01/msg00037.html (7,098 bytes)
10. Interior Panels (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 16:32:55 -0800; I'm going to start re-doing & installing interior panels (doors, wheel arches, etc) in the next month on my Bugeye. I have some panels good enough for patterns (but not good enough for installation).; /html/spridgets/2003-12/msg00940.html (7,565 bytes)
11. Re: Interior Panels (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 21:32:16 -0500; Jim 1/8" masonite is what they used, it is sometimes called "hardboard". Stay with the 1/8" stuff, 1/4" is too thick. To waterproof it, I use contact cement (Formica or Weldwood brands) And use the f; /html/spridgets/2003-12/msg00948.html (8,705 bytes)
12. Re: Interior Panels (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 21:29:20 -0600; Many cabinet shops get hardboard that is thrown away, as it comes in as a "cover sheet" on thicker material. I made all the panels for the 65, the doors was the toughest. They look almost as good as; /html/spridgets/2003-12/msg00952.html (9,110 bytes)
13. Interior Panels (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 09:14:57 -0500; I agree with what the others have told you about using 1/8" masonite, etc. I made one additional step by going to a sewing/fabric shop and purchased a roll of sheet foam. I think it was 3/8" thick,; /html/spridgets/2003-12/msg00962.html (7,528 bytes)
14. Re: Interior Panels (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 08:36:57 -0600; I also used foam, but I could not find staples short enough to suit me. The ones I used were Arrow T-50 1/4" staples. They were just long enough to come through the masonite and ding the vinyl. Anyon; /html/spridgets/2003-12/msg00964.html (8,289 bytes)
15. Re: Interior Panels (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 10:31:48 -0500; Yes, I ran into that problem too. I don't have a good solution. It is very difficult to shoot staples into masonite. Tim; /html/spridgets/2003-12/msg00968.html (7,632 bytes)
16. Re: Interior Panels (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 10:53:34 -0500; Has anyone tried 3M 08080 or it's equivalent? I've never padded my panels (although I ate alot over the holidays) but I would try such an adhesive while leaving an ample amount of vinyl to wrap aroun; /html/spridgets/2003-12/msg00969.html (8,464 bytes)
17. Re: Interior Panels (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 09:21:51 -0800; Try an upholstery shop for shorter staples, and a slightly modified stapler. Paul A The ones through shorter?? etc. purchased a and; /html/spridgets/2003-12/msg00970.html (9,084 bytes)
18. RE: Interior Panels (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 11:25:36 -0600 with any abuse report; I have tried the 3m type spray adhesive, and was VERY disappointed. The only thing that actually works, in my opinion, is like frank said, the very old stand by of contact cement, and NOT the water b; /html/spridgets/2003-12/msg00971.html (8,219 bytes)
19. Re: Interior Panels (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 13:50:43 -0500; Did you use 08080? If so, something went wrong. Maybe you didn't use enough adhesive or maybe you let it setup too long before putting the two pieces together. 3M recommends 5-15 minutes. When I use; /html/spridgets/2003-12/msg00975.html (8,564 bytes)
20. Re: Interior Panels (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 17:48:05 -0500; I use 3M #74 foam, adhesive for the foam on the later Sprites. Bugeyes never had padding but you need it on the later cars with the bolt heads and such. I have also used staples for the piping on the; /html/spridgets/2003-12/msg00989.html (8,618 bytes)

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