Well, I tried to take out the package tray today and it pretty much just crumbled so tracing it is out of the question. I couldnt find a supplier for my make and model. So Im planning on measuring and cutting a piece of cardboard to get the deminsions so I can make my own. Does anyone have a better or easier way of measuring? And what should I make it out of and why? I have some cut offs of that water resistant paneling I just put up in the bathroom and was thinking of just covering that with something. I plan to add some cut outs for some speakers first and what not. I would like to know what you guys did and how it turned out. Open to suggestions. Thanks.
I have made several. I use cardboard for a template and then luan plywood for the panel. I like to cover with a vinyl and have used speaker cover material for a home stereo unit. You and get that from a sewing supply store. Use a good spray on contact glue like 3M General Trim adhesive
A freind of mine had made his own using "spandex" and a wooden outline in his 66 Chevy II. The wood is super easy to work with, and the spandex doesnt attract as much dust as some other fabrics. He chose to do this because of the speakers he installed. You cant see them now and it looks prettymuch stock. Cardboard is probably the best template. You can trim and mold it as you go, and it will keep its shape.
ABS plastic sheet is great to work with. You can cover it or leave as is because one side is textured like modern car interior panels. It cuts, machines and routers like wood plus it bends or forms like metal (when heated). So you can make a very detailed piece especially if adding speakers, 3rd brake light, or what have you. It is also very light weight and is available in black or white. Also, if you have to make it from multiple pieces they glue together permanently, just as strong as a single piece. Use cardboard as a template. ABS is great for custom trunk side panels, too.
