Love the red leather and the "Door Panels" look fantastic.

Thanks Marty .... red embossed leather landed back here in Canada today, going to pick it up ... stay tuned

Steve

Ok so ... bit of an update
The patterned leather came back and I was extremely unhappy with the design so that idea is now done and gone.

Back to the drawing board and decided to go with what had been my 1st plan and that was the leather and Alcantara combo, and am I EVER glad I did !!!

Harold and the guys at New Image Interiors knocked it out of the park with the selection and details on these ...

Let me know what you guys think

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1e3efe29_k.jpgIMG_6353 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...80ea98f6_k.jpgIMG_6356 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

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I think it looks great.

Those are beautiful!! Absolutely beautiful!!

I think for the first time ever I'm going to question a decision you've made buddy . Is there a reason you didn't do a contrasting stitch pattern ? . Aside from my question.. absolutely gorgeous sests

Ha !!! What ?? .... LOL
We took a LONG look at contrasting stitching buddy, and it would have been too busy. Tone on tone was the only way to go with the red interior.

Rear foams done, March the 2nd the car goes to the interior shop !!


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Spent some time with Sebastian, he's 3D scanned both the tunnel and the dash, we will be 3D printing a custom centre dash and console ... so cool


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...96989f72_k.jpgIMG_6338 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...6554b160_k.jpgIMG_6340 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

i trust your vision if you say it was too busy ... that red is dead sexy . Too bad it won't be at motorama

Holy Crap

I flipping love the interior !!!


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Its bold..and its beautiful!

:D

I wish buddy, no way it will be ready ...
Are you going ?

Cheers
Steve

Gratis of RestoMod Air, and DutchBoys ...

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I'm sure the boys n I will go ... excuse to do something in the winter lol

Ryan, let me know what day you'll be going and I'll see if we can coordinate !!
Cheers
Steve

Will do

Few update pics .... heading for full interior in 2 weeks


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7aa2bd9_4k.jpgIMG_6878 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...08036ee_4k.jpgIMG_6704 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...cc8d41b_4k.jpgIMG_6894 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

1st rendition of the 3D printed center console ... a few changes are in the works


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f82fef39_b.jpgIMG_6902 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

New lights to fit the RS doors

$$$$ BUT, these ARE on a another level compared to the Chinese crap out there ...


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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...e0bfcb0_3k.jpgIMG_6719 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

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Morning all ...
Ok so, car has been moved to the interior shop, of course New Image Interiors as Harold is the ONLY guy in town that I trust.

There are 2 main focal points on this car that I wanted to separate this 67' (1st Gen) from the sea of 1st Gens out there ... One. the engine with the Edelbrock cross ram intake, and 2nd, the interior.

I am hoping the details of this interior shine through, starting from the chosen reds of both the leather and Alcantara, all the little special design elements and Ring Brothers parts throughout ... and the centre console.

Below are the recent updates to the 3D designed / printed console that we will be test fitting by the end of next week.

Landed safely in the shop ...


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...cd07225_4k.jpgIMG_7087 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...b9cf3c9e_h.jpgScreenshot 2025-03-11 at 7.16.52 AM by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...48b38c0f_h.jpgScreenshot 2025-03-10 205805 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


Custom door panels

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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...124157c_4k.jpgIMG_7083 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Great work!!!!!

I have Dapper headlights and the fog lights too and they are definitely some very nice pieces. I highly recommend to others to spend the extra coin on these. I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

Dapper makes nice lights. :thumbsup:

Interior
 

Ok ... super excited and happy about how the interior is coming

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d4d21ea4_k.jpgIMG_7133 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

No cutting any corners here ... reinforced backing to ensure the pleats are perfect and remain that way


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Result ....

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f70075c_3k.jpgIMG_7171 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


Can't wait to see these doors done ...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0011268_3k.jpgIMG_7177 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...572aeb3_3k.jpgIMG_7174 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

nice work! :thumbsup:

That red is going to look great against the black.

Teaser ...

And Trey, you could be right !! LOL

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...000f0c3a_h.jpgIMG_4598 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Looking forward to seeing those door panels finished.

Awesome interior.

Look what FINALLY showed up ... 4 months later :headspin:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9261da9b_h.jpgIMG_7201 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


Not so pretty ...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...eaca062b_h.jpgIMG_7202 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


BUT ... not to worry, nothing I can't fix

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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...efba4c16_h.jpgIMG_7208 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

That does not look like the older ones I've seen, hopefully the quality isn't slipping. I know these are coated black, but the welds are nearly invisible in comparison to yours.

Jody ... have to admit I was slightly disappointed with the finish.
Even on close-up, yours have NO visible welds.

I literally waited almost 5 months for these, they are WAAAY backed up and as you have suggested looks like quality is taking a back seat to production.

I've sent a note to the guys at SpeedTech

Steve

They were made by Ultimate Headers. Still looks like their flanges and cast elbows, but maybe Speedtech is getting them made by someone else now, or in house.

The ones in my pic were bought directly from Ultimate Headers as they make them for RS, Speedtech, and Morrison chassis as well as others.

Ultimate
 

Jody, nope ... in fact I chatted with Jim at Ultimate a few times wondering where / or when they would be ready. These are definitely Ultimates ...

Btw ... Thanks Jody, after I saw yours my OCD went into overdrive and this is what I was doing all afternoon !!

Full comparison of the one side I finished and the side I am going to do tomorrow


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Now don't get me wrong, I love doing this sh!t and I get a ton of satisfaction in taking something fugly and making it beautiful ... I just expected a LOT better coming from Ultimate

Cheers
Steve

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f94f6188_h.jpgIMG_7223 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Much better!!!!! Something changed at Ultimate, but good to know that they clean up nice. I agree you shouldn't have to do that.

I didn't want to say anything since it's not my money, but I was thinking the same thing in those first pics you shared, Steve. I know Ultimate is not inexpensive. I was not seeing the asking price in the delivered product.

Could it have been you ordered raw finish and they do take time to grind and remove the welds on coated versions? Just thinking out loud.

They cleaned up great which I am happy to see. Will you leave them polished or have them coated? Good work!

So ... here's where it gets a bit confusing

On the SpeedTech website cost for the headers is $1699.00

https://speedtechperformance.com/pro...7-1969-f-body/

And when you reference all the headers listed on the Ultimate site, specs/price indicate that you are in the 'satin' finish pricing ... guess not

https://ultimateheaders.com/2018/01/...es-version-ii/

Again, a little disappointing but nothing that cant be fixed !!

Trey, not sure yet, may leave polished

Oh, and stay tuned, we trial the D printed center console today

Cheers
Steve

Looks like the mill finish to me, which should have been a lot less money. Oh well, now you've got a project lol. :thumbsup: By the way, polished doesn't stay that way once you start driving it. They turn a real cool gold hue immediately, but then get that chalky discolored look. That's why I end up with coated headers on my builds.

Project take over
 

We have many Panteras with SS 180s on them that
don't seem to turn colors or chalk ... maybe they don't drive them much
or they polish them all the time
I have a set on order with my new engine and will see

Bob

Ok, spent some time at the interior shop yesterday testing out the 3D printed 'mock-up' console. We have a few minor tweaks to make to the final version but we are VERY close ....

Meanwhile the interior is turning out better than I could have ever imagined ... The feedback thus far is exactly what I was hoping for, incredible detail, craftsmanship, colour and that 'less is more'.

Just my personal opinion, but today everyone is trying to 'out-do' everyone else, and by doing so typically overcomplicate, too busy, too blingy etc. With this car, I wanted the colour and simple design elements to do the talking and again so far opinions absolutely agree, and I hope you guys do too.


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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ce527027_h.jpgIMG_7233 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

console
 

So here is the final version of the console.

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In front of the arm rest sloping down will be the window switches and the E-stopp electric brake button. These will be inserted into a billet / machined faceplate.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...11217604_h.jpgIMG_7242 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


We are using the Ring brothers shifter ring .... All of the custom components used will incorporate the similar design


https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...fbddfc00_b.jpgBOW6211000__66435 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


In front of the shifter will house the 3 gauge pod from Dakota Digital, to be inserted into the lower part of the upright, with the custom machined bezel

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...512e30c9_h.jpgIMG_7243 by Steve Heck, on Flickr

Here is the mock-up

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2c7f3932_h.jpgIMG_7240 by Steve Heck, on Flickr


Above that, my designer came up with the brilliant idea of incorporating the AC controls right into the center vent ...

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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...6f86b689_h.jpgIMG_7239 by Steve Heck, on Flickr