Door liner idea for Bugeye

[TexasSprite]

Moss provides a sheet of vinyl to cover the inside of the door as part of their interior kit. However, the original BE liner was a ribbed material which I guess is made of unobtanium. Not really caring for the look of the vinyl, I found a fine ribbed fairly heavy material at Elliot's Hardware in Dallas that I guess is used for anti-slip treads on stairs or other walkways. It came in a big roll, but it is sold by the foot. I lined the door with some foil backed noise damper from VB before gluing the ribbed matting in place. The door sounds very solid and I think the ribbed material looks better than the vinyl.

 

[jvandyke]

Looks great!

 

[jmwuva05]

Looks perfect! I found something very similar to the original From AH spares (only comes in black) wasnt to pricey I think about $50 for a pair including shipping. Will try to post a pic later.

 

[motofiaccone]

Ha! I was just a Elliot's myself. Looks good.

--Chris

 

[texas_bugeye]

Mike,
If you need to look at the hardware for your dooor panel I can loan you mine as I need to re glue the vinyl on the passenger side.Just let me know before next thurs as I will be in Baton Rouge on a startup for Coke for a couple of weeks. The upper edge piece was made with a bow in it and you should be able to pattern it.
https://s320.photobucket.com/albums/nn332/sprinter44/?albumview=slideshow

 

[jlaird]

DID YOU KNOW. The last of the Bugeyes did indeed have vinyl in the doors. A bit of sound deading stuff in the doors brings back the thunk.