b-evans@earthlink.net wrote:
> Stephen Aki wrote:
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>> Anyone know of a good source for chipboard or panel board? I will
>> be re-upholstering the interior myself but don't have any local
>> sources
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> 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 than the
> original.
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 suppliers.
To improve weather resistance, I coat the back side with contact cement,
the same stuff you use to glue the vinyl to the front side.
2 coats of the glue will keep the masonite semi waterproof for another
40 years.
Now consider buying a few yards of carpet from any upholstry shop for
1/4 the cost of precut carpeting. A few razor blades and a can of spray
glue and you just carpeted a Spridget for around 60 bucks :)
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Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
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