A slight change of plan on the inside door release. I received the RS-style door release strap and handle kit but I went a different route with the door release. The RS release strap is designed to pull outwards from the door panel, so behind the panel the release mechanism needs to take a 90 degree turn. Without some sort of pivot the strap binds on the plastic trim piece where it passes through the door panel. It probably isn’t a huge issue, not having some sort of pivot, but since the outside door release is electric, I need the … Continue reading Update 12/17/22: Door handles

I made padded bolsters for the doors and cut new door cards which I covered in matte black vinyl. The bolsters are made from 3/4″ PVC molding from the hardware store. It cuts and routes similar to wood, is lighter than MDX or ABS plastic and is flexible enough to bend to the contour of the upper door frame while being resistant to water and moisture. I used a round over bit to remove the sharp edges, covered the PVC piece in 1/8″ neoprene foam and a layer of black vinyl fabric. The door cards are made from 5mm plywood, … Continue reading Update 12/13/22: Door panels, digital dash