Newbie here looking for interiors

72' Convertible · March 20th, 2009, 09:44 AM

Hey new guy here and just getting dirty with my convertible. The pearl interior is trashed I need it all, seats, door panels, you name it. Building this on a budget with my 10 year old so appreciate any cost concieous advice. (Actully the car is a 71 I just fat fingered the "2" when I created my user name)

Oh yeah I have a new rear window to install too. Any directions / advice?

Oldsguy · March 20th, 2009, 09:49 AM

Welcome to our site, you need to talk to Rob (Lady72nRob71) about interiors, he's been there, done that.

Check out his thread....here

bittersweet71 · March 20th, 2009, 10:46 AM

Brothers Automotive did a nice one for me.

72' Convertible · March 20th, 2009, 10:58 AM

Thanks guys, yeah I did check out Rob's post, great stuff.

68Tom · March 20th, 2009, 11:49 AM

I'd definitely go with Legendary Auto Interiors, which is who Rob went with as well. If you're not in a hurry, from time to time they run a 20% off sale, which is a great savings.

They have free shipping at the moment. http://www.legendaryautointeriors.com/

Lady72nRob71 · March 20th, 2009, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72' Convertible

Thanks guys, yeah I did check out Rob's post, great stuff.

Many thanks!
Welcome to the site! Please tell us more about your ride!

While there are many ways my interior job could have cost less, skimping on good materials was not an option. Go with Legendary for quality. The back seat and rear armrest panels you can probably recover yourself. I would recommend a pro redo the front seat(s). The idea is to never have to pull the carpet again, so be sure to clean the floor pan and either paint it or POR15 it. The dynamat will not be neccessary unless you are planning long trips in it and you want it cooler and quieter.

Feel free to ask me anything about the process in this thread; I would be happy to help you out.
However, you have to post pics of your car first.

How does your top look? Is this a plastic or glass window?

tmbrennan · March 20th, 2009, 02:09 PM

The Parts Place has the best prices I've seen on aftermarket interior stuff. They carry both Legendary and PUI. The PUI is fine if you're just building a driver, in my opinion. You should also check ebay often as there's often small suppliers unloading their inventory of old upholstery.

If you can salvage any of the interior trim, vinyl dye does wonders - and it will take a good bit of abuse. I've used it on kick panels, windlace, door panels, even touch-up on seats. Buy a good quality one like SEM and use their prep aerosol first for better adhesion. Eastwood carries a good selection of colors - or you can try Classic Dye Products.

March 20th, 2009, 09:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
72' Convertible Fresh Meat Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: State College, PA Posts: 9	Newbie here looking for interiors Hey new guy here and just getting dirty with my convertible. The pearl interior is trashed I need it all, seats, door panels, you name it. Building this on a budget with my 10 year old so appreciate any cost concieous advice. (Actully the car is a 71 I just fat fingered the "2" when I created my user name) Oh yeah I have a new rear window to install too. Any directions / advice?

March 20th, 2009, 09:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Welcome to our site, you need to talk to Rob (Lady72nRob71) about interiors, he's been there, done that. Check out his thread....here __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

March 20th, 2009, 11:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
68Tom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 835	I'd definitely go with Legendary Auto Interiors, which is who Rob went with as well. If you're not in a hurry, from time to time they run a 20% off sale, which is a great savings. They have free shipping at the moment. http://www.legendaryautointeriors.com/ __________________ 1968 Olds 442 Sports Coupe 4-speed/bench seat Last edited by 68Tom; March 20th, 2009 at 11:58 AM..

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bittersweet71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 52	Brothers Automotive did a nice one for me.

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