Started my custom interior

[jtm311]

4649946503465004650146502OK never done this work before, boy did I learn allot. Front seats where easy the rear seat had to be expanded by 10". Then started the center console this was not easy. all turned out ok, however, the piece I used to hold the gauge cracked so I have to make a new one. Maybe carbon fiber next time?

Just need to add the cup holders and a few marker lights. Thought I would share. Next comes the doors and back panels :)
John

[BirdsThaWord]

Lookin good!

[THE TECH]

Kudos to you on taking on the challenge!

[boynton6spd]

Very Clean! Nice Job...If you ever vacation in south florida, I will be a nice guy and let you help me finish the HUGE interior in my 67 Impala!!! LOL
Great work...very motivating!!!

[jtm311]

Thanks Guys still pissed I broke the part which holds the gauges but easy enough to make a new one. took me about 8 hours on Saturday and 4 on Sunday, so far :)

John

[nekkidhillbilly]

i would make anything like that that could break out of aluminum or sheet metal

[jtm311]

i would make anything like that that could break out of aluminum or sheet metal

I agree now :) I was also thinking of maybe carbon fiber may look cool.

[jtm311]

Few updates fixed the gauge part added some lights and a shifter trim ring..
Cup holders or not ????
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[jtm311]

Ok went with cup holders front and rear... :) Done!!!
John

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[vidguy]

OK tell us more about how you applied the vinyl. Looking really GREAT!. I have done some reading about applying the vinyl, but need some real world feedback. What kind? Heat? Glue? Need info!
Good job man.

[nekkidhillbilly]

contact cement and staples hidden of course

[jtm311]

OK tell us more about how you applied the vinyl. Looking really GREAT!. I have done some reading about applying the vinyl, but need some real world feedback. What kind? Heat? Glue? Need info!
Good job man.

I used MDF, after making the design with cardboard. Before applying the vinyl I used a foam called headliner foam. It is very thin but gives you enough feel. I used a spray contact cement and make sure you have a heat gun (on low). Also, make sure you put a very small rounded edge on all the edges. I used an indoor outdoor carpet on the sides it is very thin.

You need to take your time. I found working from the middle out, works best for me. I also stapled it along the way even with the glue.

I'm going to start the door panels soon :)
Took first place at the show this weekend :1st:

Hope that helps John

[newmexicosaint]

Looks VERY NICE.

[Z06killinSBF]

Where did you get the cup holder? This all looks really good btw.

[jgpclone]

looks very nice

[nekkidhillbilly]

boat supply sells those cup holders

[jtm311]

Where did you get the cup holder? This all looks really good btw.

Thanks Guys I got those cup Holders off Ebay like $5 each they have small and large..

[dropit69]

that came out really nice..job well done !!

[jtm311]

http://cgi.ebay.com/350455471175?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F i.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm570%26_nkw%3D350 455471175%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Here is the guy I purchased the cup holders from $3.99 great price. So you have an idea on the size they fit a can of soda and a coffie cup fine.

John

[jgpclone]

nice job man

[SShep71]

What did you get those seats out of? what is the eye level height like? Were.the seats hard to to put in? Im doing a 69 gto and im looking at seats. Everything looks great man, I hope when I get to that point its as good as that.

[jtm311]

What did you get those seats out of? what is the eye level height like? Were.the seats hard to to put in? Im doing a 69 gto and im looking at seats. Everything looks great man, I hope when I get to that point its as good as that.

Seats came out of a 4th gen trans am. Not hard at all need to modify the bracket but not much. Eye level works great I'm 6' 1" and I still have room to bring the seats down further.
John

[aps63]

Great job on the console. Looking to start my center console soon.
Do you have any pictures of the building of it?
The cup holders are very slick.

[jtm311]

Great job on the console. Looking to start my center console soon.
Do you have any pictures of the building of it?
The cup holders are very slick.

Paul sorry I did not take futher photos. I'm happy to help if you have any questions.
John

[aps63]

Thanks John.
I will definitly take you up on that.

[12sec ss]

very nice :cheers: