armrest ideas
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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
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Printed Date: May 05, 2024 at 2:39 AM
Topic: armrest ideas
Posted By: puttster
Subject: armrest ideas
Date Posted: July 14, 2008 at 9:05 PM
I want to add an armrest, up near the top of the door where you rest your arm for the low rider look. Right now there is just smooth door panel there, not molded plastic, because I have a 1965 Ford. Can anyone give me some ideas how to build and mount an elbow rest?
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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: July 14, 2008 at 9:28 PM
We may need a little better explanation of the "Low rider look" to be able to help you.
Posted By: puttster
Date Posted: July 17, 2008 at 5:34 PM
Well, maybe not really low rider, but something that you can comfortably lay your left elbow on when you're driving with the left hand. I was thinking of mocking up a structure with paper mache, making a mold with fiberglass on that and then laying the mold back on the door and filling it with kitty hair or maybe expanding foam. Then there is the problem of fitting a cushion on top of it in a nice looking way and also fastening it to the door. Well, that's why I'm here , to get ideas on how to build such a thing.
Posted By: Melted Fabric
Date Posted: July 18, 2008 at 1:29 PM
Can you provide a picture of your door/interior as-is?
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Posted By: puttster
Date Posted: July 18, 2008 at 2:28 PM
Posted By: broken-fish
Date Posted: August 22, 2008 at 5:48 PM
you could check suppliers of classic car interiors not necessarily only fords i know vw bugs have a pretty small armrest/handle to close the door if you dont like the look just use the top cushion or check salvage yards ------------- Broken-Fish
Posted By: boogeyman
Date Posted: August 22, 2008 at 6:31 PM
Use floral foam to make a mold, It can be purchased at wal-mart inexpensively.........It can be sanded to shape VERY EASILY........Once sanded to shape applyfiberglass resin....Then Matte .........sand....duraglass.....sand...........body filler.........sand...............cover with fabric of choice..................TRY IT ITS ACTUALLY FUN............good luck
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