Door Panel Material

[money pit]

What were the original door panels made of? I saw panels that were injected molded ABS and Vacuum formed panels. The vacuum formed panels are about $500 more. Aren't the vacuum formed panels thinner and more rigid? Also, was the original trunk lock shield (mine is missing) ABS or metal? Thanks

 

[pschlosser]

the door panels MAY BE ABS plastic, but I don't think so. Polypropylene is a better fit. They resist melting (to weld) and gluing (by most adhesives) and of course, repelling moisture and hand acids and oils from handling.