aculous Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 So I have a 2008 Dodge Magnum that I have been waiting to build up till it gets warmer because I know its going to be a bitch. It was a cop car and so they rip up and jack with about every interior panel in the car. At first I thought I wouldn't give a shit and I would just drive the piss out of it and put some audio in there later. But every panel rattles like a bitch because they've been cut up and zip screwed in places and its driving me crazy. Should I take the damaged panels and rebuild them using fiberglass? Or should I try and find some panels at a junkyard? (since my car is little bit more rare then most I looked and am having a really hard time finding any, I am trying to see if the dodge charger or challenger has similar interior pieces) Assume that I have never fiber glassed before (ok I have but I am no proficient) I am wondering if its worth it and whether I will get a good product out of it if I rebuild them. Most worried about the mounting points. What do you do if the panel is broken or cut out where the panel should mount? Are there good solutions for building in custom mounting points? Most of my panels are the type that have almost have a spade type metal clip that fits on a rectangular plastic piece on the panel that clicks in place in a square hole on the sheetmetal. helpful advice would be appreciated! Right now I know I have to redo the whole rear of the car and the headliner. Front doors and dash are fine but I also have to create a center console because of course cops have the laptop in the middle so they ripped that out of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aculous Posted January 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 anyone? meh fuck me well maybe I'll get some pics and do a walk around with the go pro would that help put things into perspective? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yurvalentine Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 anyone? meh fuck me well maybe I'll get some pics and do a walk around with the go pro would that help put things into perspective? Yeah that might help. I'd offer advice....but I know little about such things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aculous Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 well this what I'm workin with... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mbdblue Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 I would check ebay regularly....It's a lot easier to replace the whole thing with what's supposed to be there than something your trying to make fit.... this only applies if you don't plan on doing any custom glasswork in the future....and even if you are....Sometimes it's STILL easier to build off the stock part.... AA-Atomic-Clif Designs-DC-Diamond-Digital Designs-Directed-Eclipse-Fi-Hertz-Hifonics-Kenwood-Memphis-Phoenix Gold-Pioneer-PPI-PSi-Stinger-Sundown-TC Sounds-Viper-Zapco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk13 Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 You'd have more time and money into fixing those panels than it's worth unless you are modifying them--changing color, shape, flow, etc. ^^^Like he said. I'd use car-part.com to search for one item or panel and then call that place to see if they have more. They have a sort-by-location option. We scooped a complete ZX3 interior including seat belts, seats, dash, visors, door panels, all pillars, carpet, and headliner for a car we bought back from a hack customer for $300. They are out there, just have to find it. Static drops are my bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aculous Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 yea I was kinda thinking that was the case but I have been having a fucking HORRIBLE time finding anything. But I'm going to keep looking. And i was planning on doing some custom glass work to the sides. Putting the amps on the left and relocating the batteries in the right. But ultimately I want the stock panels too. I gotta keep lookin. Its kinda a bitch since its a magnum and they made them for 4 years or something stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aculous Posted February 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 You'd have more time and money into fixing those panels than it's worth unless you are modifying them--changing color, shape, flow, etc. ^^^Like he said. I'd use car-part.com to search for one item or panel and then call that place to see if they have more. They have a sort-by-location option. We scooped a complete ZX3 interior including seat belts, seats, dash, visors, door panels, all pillars, carpet, and headliner for a car we bought back from a hack customer for $300. They are out there, just have to find it. gentleman and a scholar. That website just gave me two different cars that I am going to jack the carpet and interior out of. Fuck making a center console if I can buy one. all I want is damn cupholders. EDIT: MOTHERFUCKER! ....water damage...carpets and interiors jacked. Hah guess I will keep looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk13 Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 You'd have more time and money into fixing those panels than it's worth unless you are modifying them--changing color, shape, flow, etc. ^^^Like he said. I'd use car-part.com to search for one item or panel and then call that place to see if they have more. They have a sort-by-location option. We scooped a complete ZX3 interior including seat belts, seats, dash, visors, door panels, all pillars, carpet, and headliner for a car we bought back from a hack customer for $300. They are out there, just have to find it. gentleman and a scholar. That website just gave me two different cars that I am going to jack the carpet and interior out of. Fuck making a center console if I can buy one. all I want is damn cupholders. EDIT: MOTHERFUCKER! ....water damage...carpets and interiors jacked. Hah guess I will keep looking. Damn. Keep looking though, you'll find it. Don't forget that the carpet and most panels forward of the rear seat bottom are the same as the Chrysler 300. Add those to your search as they are more plentiful. May even have a different console option for you that you'll like better. Static drops are my bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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