a little bit of kitty hair, some sanding and it is starting to become one!
i rattle canned them black so i can see how they will look NOT wood. Then i sanded some more. As of right now they are still ugly but starting to take shape, If you squint and ignore my sand paper marks you might be able to envision my vision.
These will be wrapped in black suede to match the upper piece in the door panel. Hopefully tomorrow.