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This reinforced seat mounting point 2 additional layers of 16 gauge steel one of which overlaps the cross brace at the RH side of this pic. There is a 2x2 thick washer welded to the 16 gauge steel with a 7/16" nut welded to the washer.
This reinforced seat mounting point 2 additional layers of 16 gauge steel one of which overlaps the cross brace at the RH side of this pic. There is a 2x2 thick washer welded to the 16 gauge steel with a 7/16" nut welded to the washer.
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0 2025/06/13 07:29:12
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2001 BMW M3 convertible seats wrapped in pearl white, madrid grain vinyl.
2001 BMW M3 convertible seats wrapped in pearl white, madrid grain vinyl.
0 2025/06/13 07:31:48
The upholstery guy suggested the 442 logos on the headrests.
The upholstery guy suggested the 442 logos on the headrests.
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SEM paints and prep products. The adhesion promoter is only used on plastic parts and needed when repainting the metal headers.
SEM paints and prep products. The adhesion promoter is only used on plastic parts and needed when repainting the metal headers.
0 2025/06/19 19:04:37
This is an after shot of my dash after repainting.
This is an after shot of my dash after repainting.
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This is what I started with for header pieces. I stripped them of rust using Evaporust then lightly blasted them in my clasting cabinet being careful not to "blast" away the grein pattern.
This is what I started with for header pieces. I stripped them of rust using Evaporust then lightly blasted them in my clasting cabinet being careful not to "blast" away the grein pattern.
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Most guys just coil the extra capillary tubing - see green arrow.
Most guys just coil the extra capillary tubing - see green arrow.
0 2025/07/09 11:59:22
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I wrapped the extra tubing around the bulb at the end of the TXV tubing in a serpentine fashion.
I wrapped the extra tubing around the bulb at the end of the TXV tubing in a serpentine fashion.
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This was the starting point - pretty rough.
This was the starting point - pretty rough.
0 2025/07/21 10:44:28
Using 3M 90 vinyl adhesive, I glued the foam to the console lid and carefully trimmed the edges to follow the curves. I didn't wrap the foam complete around the edges as I don't want the lid to look too wide.
Using 3M 90 vinyl adhesive, I glued the foam to the console lid and carefully trimmed the edges to follow the curves. I didn't wrap the foam complete around the edges as I don't want the lid to look too wide.
0 2025/07/21 10:44:24
I had this vinyl piece laying around but it wasn't wide enough to fully cover the lid, but you get the idea of the end result.
I had this vinyl piece laying around but it wasn't wide enough to fully cover the lid, but you get the idea of the end result.
0 2025/07/21 10:44:26
The stock console connector is a 3-way packard 56; I used a 4-way to allow for the dedicated power to the USB.
The stock console connector is a 3-way packard 56; I used a 4-way to allow for the dedicated power to the USB.
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A shot of the USB jack inside the console compartment.
A shot of the USB jack inside the console compartment.
0 2025/07/21 10:44:38
Pic of the foam.
Pic of the foam.
0 2025/07/21 10:44:40
I added a USB jack inside the console for charging needs.
I added a USB jack inside the console for charging needs.
0 2025/07/21 10:44:42
I used this closed-cell foam as padding for the console lid.
I used this closed-cell foam as padding for the console lid.
0 2025/07/21 10:44:29
I have a 200-4r OD transmission which modifies the shift detent plate to allow for the extra gear. I purchased this "slap shifter" detent plate from CO member Dane Jones.
I have a 200-4r OD transmission which modifies the shift detent plate to allow for the extra gear. I purchased this "slap shifter" detent plate from CO member Dane Jones.
0 2025/07/21 10:44:31
I cut a piece of stiff felt for the bottom to cover the screw heads.
I cut a piece of stiff felt for the bottom to cover the screw heads.
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0 2025/07/22 04:35:09
Close-up shot of the padded lid. Overall, I 'm happy with it, but I would prefer a few less wrinkles.
Close-up shot of the padded lid. Overall, I 'm happy with it, but I would prefer a few less wrinkles.
0 2025/07/22 04:35:11
Top shot.
Top shot.
0 2025/07/22 04:35:14
The finished product.
The finished product.
0 2025/07/22 04:35:07
The vinyl was pretty stretchy, but still had a few wrinkles following the compound curves of the lid.
The vinyl was pretty stretchy, but still had a few wrinkles following the compound curves of the lid.
0 2025/07/22 04:35:13