The ultimate interior in your ride would be done by who? [Archive]

compos mentis

12-04-2007, 03:29 PM

I've got some initial thoughts on what I want for an upcoming

interior, but I'm interested in learning others' ideas.

Since I don't have any idea what a top notch interior costs,

lets just use 'monopoly money' for now.

Some of the questions that I have...

If you decided to spend serious dollars on an interior, who would you use for it?

How much do you think it would cost?

Or would you prefer to be able to say you did yourself?

Estimates on how much you'd save using the same components?

What design features and components would you want it to have?

Any rides out there now you'd pattern your interior after?

Not sure of the final color, but this is what the final product will look like...with a huge thanks to ALLKAR.

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TitoJones

12-04-2007, 03:37 PM

Tracey Weaver. Recovery Room. Memorize it.

Tyler

compos mentis

12-04-2007, 04:30 PM

Memorize it.

Tyler

Sounds like an order...

I'm glad I taught my children, now adults, not to talk to anyone like that.

Skip

Project69

12-04-2007, 04:44 PM

I think you offended him Tyler...

I like what Frank has done.

+1 Prodigy Customs.

CROMAN69Z28

12-04-2007, 04:46 PM

interiors by shannon. he's a member here somewhere. top notch work!

compos mentis

12-04-2007, 04:50 PM

interiors by shannon. he's a member here somewhere. top notch work!

Croman,

I think I saw some of his work also, but don't have a link yet.

Thanks,

Skip

CROMAN69Z28

12-04-2007, 04:56 PM

Croman,

I think I saw some of his work also, but don't have a link yet.

Thanks,

Skip

http://www.interiorsbyshannon.com/

CRead01

12-04-2007, 05:02 PM

^^^^^^^^^ her work. shannon is a girl. but she would be my pick too. I love her interiors.

compos mentis

12-04-2007, 05:05 PM

Croman,

Thanks for the link. A lot of pics which is helpful of course.

When I saw Ring Brothers' Stangs last year, I was impressed by Recovery's different take on the interiors. Also, the black Chevy '38 coupe they did is amazing, especially the dash.

Skip

Steve1968LS2

12-04-2007, 05:06 PM

Tracey Weaver. Recovery Room. Memorize it.

Tyler

A very good recomendation..

Out here I'm very happy with Eric Thornson in Agoura Hills (Does the stuff for Steve Strope)... Gabe, who does the interiors for boyd, is also very good.

Bill Howell

12-04-2007, 05:06 PM

This thread is disfunctional????WTH
1. OP, how much you wanting to spend on an interior? 5K? 20K?
I gotta say Tracy Weaver's work blows me away, and he would be my choice for an "Ultimate" interior, hands down.
2. SHANNON is not a female, WTH? He does very nice work also.

ironworks

12-04-2007, 05:07 PM

Tracy Weaver, Recovery Room. he is doing my truck the C6-57 and Johns Nova. Novanutcase. He is not cheap but like the old saying goes "Cheap tattoos are not good and good tattoos are not cheap." So if you want a tattoo, don't go to Tracy, but if you want a really nice interior call Tracy

Steve1968LS2

12-04-2007, 05:07 PM

Sounds like an order...

I'm glad I taught my children, now adults, not to talk to anyone like that.

Skip

I think that comment Tyler responded with was with a "wink".. :)

compos mentis

12-04-2007, 05:16 PM

1. OP, how much you wanting to spend on an interior? 5K? 20K?

Like I said, I don't know the cost. That's what I'm looking to learn; how much it takes for a first class interior but not going mega $$$ on audio. The 427 LT5 comes in stereo I hear-:)

ironworks

12-04-2007, 05:22 PM

Skip I never heard back from you on an email you sent me last we. My shop email is [email protected]

That 55 looks cool with that blue.

Bill Howell

12-04-2007, 05:23 PM

I saw your other thread the other day, looks like a very cool project, and since I love 55s, one I will be wanting to watch. I would say you will spend 15K-18K on the interior to do that car justice. Everything will be custom on it since not much to choice from originally. Look at the pictures Tracy did on the brown 57 for SEMA and that will give you some idea of his take on tri-5s.
Since right now I am spending your money, you might want to contact Craig Morrison about one of their G-Max frames for tri5s. Look at their site if you have not already to get an idea on how well their 55 does.
Great project choice, just be ready to get the ole checkbook out. Well worth it though once you start driving the car.

TitoJones

12-04-2007, 05:24 PM

Bill Howell

12-04-2007, 05:25 PM

BTW, as far as color goes, have you looked at the 08 Corvette Jet Stream Blue as a choice yet? Very close to what you have in the rendering, just a thought.

compos mentis

12-04-2007, 05:37 PM

Sorry, wasn't trying to come off as rude. I'm just saying, I've seen thousands of interiors, and heard even worse stories about the installers (you think body shops can hold your car for years? Go to a bad interior guy....) and after all that Tracy gets my vote 100% of the time if you have the money.
Check this guys out....

http://www.recoveryroomrodinteriors.com/main.html
Thanks Tyler,

I also appreciate the link. Excellent advice on Tracy. When you keep hearing great things from a lot of sources obviously that creates a comfort level for a buyer. I'm looking foward to seeing his pics of the 50's cars. Like I said earlier, that '38 Chevy coupe, is amazing. I've never seen anything like that dash, which was part of the point I'm sure.

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Bill Howell

12-04-2007, 05:41 PM

Tracy is a member here also, just pm him if you have any questions, his username is Weaver, but only because I don't have the power to change it to Stitchbitch...........lol

compos mentis

12-04-2007, 05:51 PM

Tracy is a member here also, just pm him if you have any questions, his username is Weaver, but only because I don't have the power to change it to Stitchbitch...........lol

I should say more incredible things about Tracy's work...that'll keep costs down.

I'm looking foward to seeing that Corvette blue you suggested. Might as well use a Vette color too.

'Cuz its got a Vette motor, Vette tires, Vette shocks...
I traded the Caddy for it..:drive:

Skip

Bill Howell

12-04-2007, 06:00 PM

Here is a quick picture of the JSB

In about three weeks, I will post a couple of the one I have on order...hehe

compos mentis

12-04-2007, 06:05 PM

Here is a quick picture of the JSB

In about three weeks, I will post a couple of the one I have on order...hehe

Awesome pic... thanks!

Skip

J2speedandcustom

12-04-2007, 06:12 PM

I recommend Tracy Weaver - Recovery Room Interiors. He has levels of interiors and costs so don't think you "have" to spend $20k for an interior. Now to get an ultimate interior it's going to be north of $20k, but it will be something NO ONE has!!!

compos mentis

12-04-2007, 06:24 PM

Thanks Jeff, that helps.

Anybody know what $10K sans audio gets you when its a 50's shoebox?

(I'm hoping I can get more than John Goodman's 'lightly used' (yeah right) Laz-E-Boy on Roseanne and some shag carpeting for 10 G's!)

Probably no console, not to keep costs down, but to keep it as it was intended, a six seater.

Skip

novanutcase

12-04-2007, 07:55 PM

Thanks Jeff, that helps.

Anybody know what $10K gets you when its a shoebox? We'll leave audio out of this part of the budget.

I'm thinking of not having a console, not to keep costs down, but to keep it as it was intended, a six seater.

Skip

Not sure so don't quote me on this and please, no one be offended, but I think the one that Tracy did for Martys dad was around there!

John

Vegas69

12-04-2007, 09:00 PM

I am also interested in an interior pro. Anybody have a recomendation for someone that is more midrange instead of top end? Thinking of sending out my panels and seats for covering. Stock headliner, carpet, dash.

rellim51

12-04-2007, 09:15 PM

Darrin Cutter http://www.customstitchin.com/ is pretty good and a heck of a nice guy. His style is similar to Shannon's. Either one of these guys would fit in your budget. If you want to go high end, Gabe, Griffin, or Paul Atkins are the top dogs right now.

monza

12-04-2007, 09:19 PM

Tracey Weaver. Recovery Room. X 3 or 4 by now

Crazy nice, very original and seems like perfect matches for all the cars I've seen. Top dollar for sure but jaw dropping quality.

compos mentis

12-04-2007, 09:29 PM

Griffin Interiors of Bend, Oregon of whom I know nothing about other than they did the interior for that nasty '66 Biscayne. Rad Rides fabbed the dash on their car of course... which has amazing looking gauges IMHO. Very nice touches using aluminum in the door panels as trim. The styling on the door panels looks like something you'd see on a 2008 luxury car.

I just noticed the shifter plate was missing some bolts...Rushed it 'cuz of a PHR deadline probably...but I would think someone got an earful at Rad Rides.

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rellim51

12-04-2007, 09:43 PM

Griffin does Foose's Ridler cars. In my opinion he is probably the best there is. I think others have him beat on design but no one can beat him on fit/finish.

vp23271

12-04-2007, 09:44 PM

A very good recomendation..

Out here I'm very happy with Eric Thornson in Agoura Hills (Does the stuff for Steve Strope)... Gabe, who does the interiors for boyd, is also very good.

I like Gabe's work too! I went to a couple of local car shows and his work looks killer.

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compos mentis

12-04-2007, 10:03 PM

Great that the same names keep coming up.

Maybe folks here would pretty much agree on the top 5 shops.

Keep the examples coming.

Thanks guys,

Skip

newbie

12-05-2007, 06:06 AM

When I was building my 32 ford I always loved the work by Paul Atkins

http://www.paulatkinsinteriors.com/

WhirlingDurvish

12-06-2007, 02:28 PM

WEAVER

12-06-2007, 08:14 PM

I heard threw the grapevine that Griffin is a real pain in the a#* to work with and he has a tendency to raise his price as the project nears the end. I have also heard from some folks who were at SEMA that Troys even looking at replacing Griffin with somebody else, like Recovery Room or someone closer to him that is not a horses a#* to work with. Those are all rumors though.
Just got an pm on this thread,not rumors any more. Recovery Room(my shop)is working with Troy now on there next cars for 2008.I have done several clean up jobs for them in the past when that other guy bailed on them before the job was finished.Its a fun place to be around,The work as you guys already know is second to none.Troy is the one that came up with my nick name "Stich Bitch." Bill Howell Loves it.Thanks for the kind words here everyone.I have had some great cars to work on that makes it easy to do our work in.We just did some simple stuff on the 63 corvette pro mod that Rad Rides just finished wait till you see the motor

Bill Howell

12-07-2007, 12:26 PM

Just got an pm on this thread,not rumors any more. Recovery Room(my shop)is working with Troy now on there next cars for 2008.I have done several clean up jobs for them in the past when that other guy bailed on them before the job was finished.Its a fun place to be around,The work as you guys already know is second to none.Troy is the one that came up with my nick name "Stich Bitch." Bill Howell Loves it.Thanks for the kind words here everyone.I have had some great cars to work on that makes it easy to do our work in.We just did some simple stuff on the 63 corvette pro mod that Rad Rides just finished wait till you see the motor

Your username has changed elsewhere now too.....hehehehehe

syborg tt

12-09-2007, 07:42 PM

Tracy is a member here also, just pm him if you have any questions, his username is Weaver, but only because I don't have the power to change it to Stitchbitch...........lol

We support the Stitch Bitch he did an awesome job on my dad's 57

Tracy e-mail is [email protected]

ps - he's also doing my truck & camaro project

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syborg tt

12-11-2007, 10:31 AM

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12-11-2007, 10:32 AM

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12-11-2007, 12:42 PM

syborg tt

12-11-2007, 01:23 PM

I have to say that I saw J2's black Camaro this year at KC GG's, the interior was very nice, made the outside of the car look like sh*t!! (just kidding Jeff). At any rate he does some awesome things and I hear he does not work from a picture, all in his head! I also saw that red '32 that Gabe Lopez did, wow, very cool!

I saw the 2 - J's Camaro @ GG Joliet and I was really impressed with the car. If I didn't like Kenny so much I would have these guy's build me a car.

ps - to bad there building a XXX Camaro ( Edit to keep this a secret )