Thanks for info and advice. I will PM DonDefinitely keep those aluminum trim panels (with the wood grain vinyl). You can get the correct wood grain vinyl and refurbish those pieces with very little trouble. I think Don from OMS mentioned the correct replacement awhile back (if he doesn't have it himself).
I'm not a fan of wood grain myself, so I went with black carbon fiber. But, pulling the old vinyl off, cleaning up the panels, and re-applying the new vinyl is very simple to do. Just be careful when bending the tabs on the backs and make sure not to bend the panels themselves, and you'll be fine.
Pegleg, that is great to hear! Knew they manufactured some flat trim panels that looked good. A friend ordered some for his 63 Ford Galaxie XL, and when he received them, they looked as though they came from Ford. If they can do the molded style panels and they turn out ok for you, he can defiantly depend on some business from here!The SMS samples came and they look perfect.::thumb:: :thankyouyellow:
I have literally just recieved a email from SMS. Doug at SMS asked for a picture of my door cards so i sent the pictures and he has mailed me back and HE HAS AGREED TO MAKE MY PANELS AS A ONE OFF CUSTOM ORDER
I told Doug i was a member of this site and other members were after the same level of restoration as me. So if anyone else wants to approach SMS I am sure you will have some luck.
As soon as they arrive i will post lots of pictures so you all can make your own mind up. SMS, from what i've learned, are a large reputable company so i have confidence in the outcome. One thing for sure they go to great lengths to manufacture correct vinyl/cloth for Grande seats so thats where the confidence comes from ::thumb::If they can do the molded style panels and they turn out ok for you, he can defiantly depend on some business from here!
Please keep us posted! ::thumb::
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