MAC390 327 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 Hey guys, replacing the interior sail panels. Who makes the best ones, down here they have Distinctive Industries and Scott Drake TMI brand and one has the metal ring in them and one does not. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleesmach1 28 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 I have purchased and installed these remakes in the past. so far none came with the metal rings as originals did and the material was never enough to fit the top. Always had to add material and cut the hole larger to accommodate the light. Right now I know of no one that makes them right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 TMI, used them twice now. good fit, light went well, and they look great Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shep69 149 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 Ridge Runner makes fibreglass ones . A few guys on this forum have them and love em. Just the cost to ship them down under may be the issue. 1 SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleesmach1 28 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 3 hours ago, Caseyrhe said: TMI, used them twice now. good fit, light went well, and they look great web site please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleesmach1 28 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 3 hours ago, Shep69 said: Ridge Runner makes fibreglass ones . A few guys on this forum have them and love em. Just the cost to ship them down under may be the issue. web site please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 I bought 1 set with metal rings but the company used the same backer for both sides...problem was that one side had perforation slots for the back (to make it easier to bend for the curve) and the perforation slots were on the front for the other side and showed through the moonskin on the other side. I called (I think it was NPD) and the guy said it looked like they were all made incorrectly. So I went without the metal rings for the more accurate look. I think I got the better set from CJ Pony. So when buying the panels with metal rings, ask if perforation slots are visible thru the moonskin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shep69 149 Report post Posted August 13, 2017 On 11/08/2017 at 10:36 PM, ashleesmach1 said: web site please? Hi Ashleemach 1 . I sent Ridge a pm so hopefully he chimes in on this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted August 13, 2017 Still make them 1 SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleesmach1 28 Report post Posted August 13, 2017 6 hours ago, Ridge Runner said: Still make them do you have a pic or some way to view them? thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted August 13, 2017 They are a little dirty ,and only setting in place in my 69.I didnt cut the holes for the lights because the new lights are a bit smaller than the originals and i dont have one to go by Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 83 Report post Posted August 14, 2017 HUGE thumbs up for the quality of Jim's (Ridge Runner) interior sail panels. I have two pair and will be looking at the rest of his interior panels as well. 1 Ridge Runner reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleesmach1 28 Report post Posted August 14, 2017 7 hours ago, Ridge Runner said: They are a little dirty ,and only setting in place in my 69.I didnt cut the holes for the lights because the new lights are a bit smaller than the originals and i dont have one to go by cool thanks ! May I ask How much and How do I ordered them? I Live in South Carolina. 1 Caseyrhe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted August 14, 2017 Just shoot me a pm . I actually made all the interior panels in my 69 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted August 16, 2017 Ridge , your panels look so much better than the repops. The ones i got the other day are Distinctive Industries brand , look ok but the mounting for the clip is nowhere close so i pulled it off and re glued it in the correct spot. Fits pretty good now, why don't make the parts properly. Cannot be that hard.? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted August 16, 2017 You would be surprised how difficult it is to make parts to fit 50 year old cars. Every car can vary a lot :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted August 16, 2017 I understand that these old cars were built pretty quickly on the assembly line . I used to run a Ferrari dealer workshop and you could put two cars of the same year and model together and they would be different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raven R code 281 Report post Posted August 16, 2017 Ridge....I had no idea they were textured too. They look sweet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted August 17, 2017 13 hours ago, MAC390 said: I understand that these old cars were built pretty quickly on the assembly line . I used to run a Ferrari dealer workshop and you could put two cars of the same year and model together and they would be different. I think Sikorsky Aircraft took their shop management skills directly from Ferrari, as no two helicopters are the same and the parts are usually not interchangeable without a BFH and several love taps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted August 17, 2017 3 hours ago, Raven R code said: Ridge....I had no idea they were textured too. They look sweet! They actually have the correct moon skin graining ,same as the headliner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 83 Report post Posted August 18, 2017 22 hours ago, Ridge Runner said: They actually have the correct moon skin graining ,same as the headliner Yep! Detail to an unbelievably accurate level actually. Don't sell yourself short! These panels are WAY better than any of the repops out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tim42 13 Report post Posted August 20, 2017 Tell us please about the roll bar cover. Do you make those? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted August 20, 2017 Yes ,they are the Shelby bar covers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted August 20, 2017 On Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 3:28 AM, MAC390 said: Ridge , your panels look so much better than the repops. The ones i got the other day are Distinctive Industries brand , look ok but the mounting for the clip is nowhere close so i pulled it off and re glued it in the correct spot. Fits pretty good now, why don't make the parts properly. Cannot be that hard.? Mine actually dont have the clip ,they curve to fit the body and stay tight in place ,they are held in by the hockystick trim and the rear window rubber and the pinch weld lace.Plus there will be a screw in the small cap that covers the quarter window stud and it screws through the sail panel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashleesmach1 28 Report post Posted August 20, 2017 5 hours ago, Ridge Runner said: Mine actually dont have the clip ,they curve to fit the body and stay tight in place ,they are held in by the hockystick trim and the rear window rubber and the pinch weld lace.Plus there will be a screw in the small cap that covers the quarter window stud and it screws through the sail panel. where's your web sit that shows all the wonderful parts you make?:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
