Upholstery Discussion

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Originally posted by JFB #05177:
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another intersting item I have encountered, that is the lack of sporty sytle clocks that I though might go in the hole between the AC ducts. the appreacation of the rally clocks must still be there as the originals are bringing outragous high prices!

I found a VDO clock that looks right. I can't find the exact part number that I ordered, but if you want sporty clocks, check here:
http://www.egauges.com/SearchR...=clock&Submit=Search

The upholsteror called and had most of my interior ready for pickup.
the dash is still not done, he had made one attempt, but didn't work out so he will make another attempt next week.

the material colors are charcoal and grey. I am not that thrilled, but at least it is new vinyl, maybe it will look better with a silver body around it.

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I am not that thrilled, but at least it is new vinyl...

Joe -

I think that looks nice - it will look good in your car. Keep up the good work.

Is the notch in the radio panel for that light thingy on the dash? I'm not used to seeing that.

I think the rear bulkhead looks good too. Is the Hump velcro'ed on by chance? That would be a helpful mod, whatever the configuration of the metal panel underneath it.

Rocky

I LIKE the seat color combination!!!

There are some wavy seams, & noticeable dimples on the center console face, BUT PERFECTION COSTS BIG $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!!!

I'd be happy

Might I inquire as to the total cost?

That ALWAYS has a way of putting final results into perspective.

On aside note...I've SEEN Wavy seams in MILLION dollar Ferraris!!!...Mark

Thanks for the kind words, I have tucked the sleeves of my nomex suit in anticipation

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Originally posted by Rocky:
...notch in the radio panel
...Is the Hump velcro'ed

Are you refering to the notch for the heater cables?
I started not to let them do the bulkhead till after the car is together in hopes to have a bulkhead reduction. However, I went ahead and will redo it latter.

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Originally posted by 1Rocketship:
... PERFECTION COSTS BIG $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!!!
... the total cost?

excellent point. I don't have the reciet with the final break down yet. I did pick the most expensive vinyl ($30/yard) so I think about $400 in materail and $800 in labor. the dash is yet to be done so their will be more labor (I might have to send it to another)

My lack of enthusiasm for the quaility could just be my attitude in general lattely. Getting the time to drive the 4 miles to pick it up and put it back in my barn was more of a challange than normal today.

Always remember that if cheap material costs as MUCH as expensive material to fabricate, In My Opinion, the extra $$$ is WELL SPENT!!!

$800.00 in labour sounds like a "Give-A-Way"!!!

I think the seats alone are worth $800.00!

You ONLY had to drive "4" miles?!

The DMV line where I live is "4" miles LONG ...DAMN!!!...NOW I need a drink!...Mark

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Are you refering to the notch for the heater cables?

D'ooh!

I missed that obvious one.


Looks good!

Rocky

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Originally posted by JFB #05177:..
another intersting item I have encountered, that is the lack of sporty sytle clocks that I though might go in the hole between the AC ducts. the appreacation of the rally clocks must still be there as the originals are bringing outragous high prices!

I think I have found a rally clock that I can afford! Instead of mounting it on the passenger's side dash, I think this would look good under the heater controls so the driver or passenger could operate the stopwatch.

Problem is...I can't find it in the US. the price shown here is from City Jewellers in Ireland.

I don't seem them carrying the model you want but The Watch Emporium carries the brand. Maybe they can get it for you. They also sell on Amazon.

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Originally posted by RiverRat:
I don't seem them carrying the model you want but....

http://cityjewellers.ie/adriat...tches?product_id=402
I guess there should not be a problem buying from Ireland. would any one know if there would be an import duty (and how is that handled)

I'll search The Watch Emporium and see if they have similair, thanks.

be careful at what you do some people dont like anything but black and they will critize you for any thing but

Good call, Sonny. You are correct. Choose colours that MOST people like. You'll have a better chance of selling and will get more money.

My local upholsterer called and told me to come and get my dash. He tried 4 times, I don't know if it might have been acceptable for the time being as he had stripped off the last try.

Ok, let me hear "I told you so"

my plans now are to box it up and send it to a more industrialized part of the country.

JTpantera, I spoke about 5 minutes with Mario, told him You recommended him and got him to give me a quote that seems pretty good. (well under $500).

If anyone else cares to share the name of someone that could do a two pod dash, I would appreciate.

Now to find a 60 X 12 X 12 cardboard box

Coach Trim would probably be able to do this. They work on a lot of high end Ferrari's.

http://www.coachtrim.com/

Peppy's Auto Trim in Naples,FL work on MB, Bentley's.

Bradan in NY provide full service to Exotics including interior work.

Hope this helps.

Ogdens, I saw some of there work at Autorama a couple of years ago, it was simply incredible.
http://www.ogdentopandtrim.com/
Jeff

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Originally posted by JFB #05177:
My local upholsterer called and told me to come and get my dash. He tried 4 times, I don't know if it might have been acceptable for the time being as he had stripped off the last try.

Ok, let me hear "I told you so"

my plans now are to box it up and send it to a more industrialized part of the country.

JTpantera, I spoke about 5 minutes with Mario, told him You recommended him and got him to give me a quote that seems pretty good. (well under $500).

If anyone else cares to share the name of someone that could do a two pod dash, I would appreciate.

Now to find a 60 X 12 X 12 cardboard box

The dual pod is a 'sucker'. Anyone who speaks casually about it I would suspect no experience with.

They need to show me pictures of the ones they have done for verification.


Where the pod "snoods" meet the dash is very difficult to get "just right".

I never underestimate the skills of the Italian seamstresses. I've seen the ones that sew in house for Ferrari. They are simply amazing.

The original materials are so thin and the threads have to be just right.

I went to a single pod. It is much easier to deal with.

My guy did inform me before beginning he didn't think he could, but I felt it was worth a try as it just cost be material (I gave him a c-note for his trouble)

Doug, when you sold your original dash, how did you box it for shipping?

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Originally posted by JFB #05177:
My guy did inform me before beginning he didn't think he could, but I felt it was worth a try as it just cost be material (I gave him a c-note for his trouble)

Doug, when you sold your original dash, how did you box it for shipping?

It needed a box made for it. StupidDepot has HD moving boxes. I think I used those and hot glued them together?

Ask Jon Haas. Maybe he will sell it to you?

The pods should not be an issue for one with good hands. I once had the complete interior of one of my Alfa's done in alcantara

The dash:

It all depends on what you expect from it. The Pantera dual pod looks innocent but is tricky.
Originally the seamstress had a few thousand to practice on AND they aren't perfect to begin. Not even close.
Many have a wrinkle or two in them and they could not pull an even line around the right pod.

That stitch should sit over the seam and some do and some don't. As a result, the size of the snood varies from car to car.

Of course one of the issues is that the original vinyl material doesn't stretch like leather does.

Like I said, it all depends on what is acceptable to you and/or, what you expect to see.