Interior Door Panels

[littlecarrot]

Thanks to all who responded to my thread regarding interior door handles! I haven't found any yet--but I'm still trying.
If I had any metallurgical ability I'd make some and make a small fortune!

This may sound like sacrilege, but has anyone ever tried replacing the stock original door panels with something else? Can custom door panels be made cheaply? Has anyone tried and at what cost? I'm giving up on finding originals because they seem to deteriorate and crack regardless of use. Any ideas?
Or am I totally out of my mind???

[eronswife]

I do know that you can get them custom made but it will cost you some $$$$$$$$$$$!!!! They don't come easy to find you are correct and the people who have them in good condition want a good buck or would rather be buried with them. Call your local interior shop and see if they could give you a price or get you going in the right direction. If your near Chicago I do know a guy who might be able to help. Let me know if you need the number.