Looks really good.

I har that SEMA clock ticking in the back ground.... TICK TICK TICK.....

You sure that isn't the clock in your shop ticking away :_paranoid .

We're not that rushed. We just need an interior, and final assembly, ok and maybe some other things like the ISIS system, hard lines, and the list goes on :willy: Sometimes, I seriously wonder how it will all get done. I've been so busy running around that I finally sat down on Sunday and just crashed. I think I've spent most of the last couple days asleep, and I'm not even the one putting in all of the hours.

The car is at the upholstery shop now which is a good thing. I have to go and meet with those guys tomorrow to finalize some ideas. I feel like I'm running around like a chicken with its head cut off.

Matt

That is because you are.....:willy: :willy: :willy:

I think we are just going to do a vinyl wrap on our car. Thats a 1 day paint job. The interior will be textured dynamat insulation, with exposed wiring and AC duct work.

SEMA count down
 

BOS does some awsome work!! You @ least have paint on your car.. I got two more weeks till I get my build in the paint shop.. Then get the car assembled to make it to SEMA!!! I am in my machine shop making intake spacer plates to mount Magna supercharger on a LS7.. be working till midnight.. wake up early to drive over to Bent Customs & check on progress on the plumbing.. build an oil tank for the dry sump oil sytem.. & yadaddda :_paranoid

I feel sorry for you right now. Although I'm sure it will all be worth it in the end to have a supercharged LS7, not to mention having the car at SEMA. You'll have to tell me where it ends up, because I'd love to see it there.

Also, Dick just sent over a batch of pictures, so I figured I'd post up.

Thanks to the Marquez guys for a really cool instrument panel. That and the gauges just work together.

http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/o...SA/shop426.jpg
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/o...SA/shop432.jpg
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/o...SA/shop433.jpg
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/o...SA/shop431.jpg

Chris has been busy on the wiring harness, which has been coming together really quickly. We have run into one little dilemma though. We picked up a set of Ford GT switches, and were a little curious about how exactly to wire them up and where to find the connector plug for them. I know nothing about wiring, so hopefully Chris will chime in and explain a little better, and maybe even post of a pic or two. I figure there might be a chance that someone here might know what is needed.

http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/o...SA/shop427.jpg
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/o...SA/shop428.jpg

Oh and the old tail light housings received some bead blasting, and paint, and cleaned up rather nicely:

http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/o...SA/shop429.jpg
http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/o...SA/shop430.jpg

Matt

The dash cluster looks good and those tail light housings came out awesome!

These switches, pictured below

http://66.160.188.111/.ee9409b/cmd.2...osure..ee9409c

As it turns out though, the problem has been solved. I've been wanting to put these switches in a car ever since I first saw them, so naturally, when I first saw pictures of the Ring Brothers' Razor and its interior, it stuck in the back of my mind that they had used those switches too. Long story short, I suggested Chris give them a call to see if they could help, which they did. So a big thanks goes out to them for taking the time to help us out.

Yeah, I figure, or at least hope that the switches match the rest of the theme.
As for the theme, let me preface it by saying,
I know there have been arguments about pro-touring becoming all about showy parts and looks, and I won't lie, our interior won't be one that is spartan looking, and only incorporates function. I suppose as our ideas for this project evolved, and I started to conceptualize the whole car, my definition of pro-touring became not only to make an old muscle car handle and drive like a modern car, but also to combine the entire feel of a new car into the 69, while not making something that will look too dated, like it was part of a fad, ten years from now

since it is nearly impossible to describe what it will look like, let's just say it carries over some of the exterior theme, and includes some brushed metal, a little carbon fiber here and there, a touch of suede and pinch of diamond stitching. The goal is to create a very oem luxo-grand touring looking interior.

Matt

Can't wait to see it!

Dash looks good, could you have put the gauges from behind if you wanted to?

On our car, and with the the Classic instruments gauges, I don't think it would have worked. The gauge sizes for the Marquez dash cluster are 3 3/8 and 2 1/16, while the classic gauges themselves are 3 3/8 and 2 1/8. This meant, while the tach and speedo fit fine, the others required a little bit of trimming, that and the gauges had curved faces, instead of flat.

The Marquez dash cluster even came with some really nice looking bezels that screw in and out, and since we didn't use them, we were thinking they would make a great trim piece for some cup holders.

I have some updates on the interior too, but I'm having trouble uploading pics right now.

Matt

That's what completes the whole package.There is nothing wrong with a finished interior...(I'm a little biased):D

Speaking of "green" cars. I can't remember where I heard it, but there was a Mustang guy, I think, who put a hybrid badge on his car. When everyone asked why it was a hybrid, he simply responded, "it burns two things, gas and rubber"

and speaking of the interior, apparently another customer stopped by the shop and thought everything was great, except for the idea of the diamond stitching, which reminded him of an old 40s or 50s truck. I can only hope most people won't make that association. I mean, is that what you guys think of when you see diamond stitching?

I hate to say it but that is the first thing I think of when I see that. Maybe because that's the only kind of ride I see it in? I am sure it will turn out nice when it's all done either way.:thumbsup:

Diamond stitch pattern is used in alot of EURO cars now,Look at the newer Lambo's. We have used it before and are putting it in a car now.Sometimes what is old is new again...Go for it

Not sure why someone would make a comment about the 'throw back' look of the diamond stitch...

This is the plan for my 37 Ford 3 window I'm building (re-doing ground up)...

http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...a950b735_o.jpg

Greg, that looks awesome. Is that from a Bentley?

I think its Ferrari, If you look closely you can see the horse on the headrest

You're right...thanks.

My son found the pics --- and I just like the color and the pattern....

My reason for posting it - was that it sure doesn't look "50's" to me -- it looks GREAT! (now I sound like Tony the Tiger...)
:D

I had never seen it done like that in a newer car. I think the example above looks great and not at all like a "throw back". I guess it's all in the overall design and execution of the pattern, colors and the rest of the car it's going in. Nice!:thumbsup:

The Roadster shop corvette had the same thing done to the interior. So did Jim Mulveys' Hoover.

Yeah, I think the big difference between the new look and the old school look is actually that the newer, high end cars have a more simplistic stitch pattern, versus a diamond tuck and roll pattern where no stitching is visible. I never really knew about the correct nomenclature until I asked the interior guy for some diamond tuck inserts and he about had a heart attack, thinking it would take forever.

Greg, that pic perfectly sums up the style there. When I was thinking about the design I went to the local exotic car dealership. It was actually kinda disturbing because I found myself looking at the prices on a couple cars like and Exige and thinking, oh that really reasonable :_paranoid . I'm pretty sure Tyler's voice was echoing in my head from when he said, "whatever your budget is, double it and add some more. That's what it will cost to build." Still there were some cool interiors and I came away liking the Murcielago's a lot

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__kjL7rUis0...0+interior.jpg

and not so much this, which I guess is why some people make the oldschool association,

http://www.oldbug.com/070404%20030.jpg

Matt

The Diamond Stitching Interior is a $9,781 option on the $312,000 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. Rather interesting what they don't include for that price. :P

http://autos.aol.com/cars-Ferrari-61...=USB90FRC101B0

Or you can slum it and just get the Diamond Stitching Leather Headliner $1,394.

Matt ==

That comment about "oh that's reasonable" is a hoot.... I think when "other people" talk about cars -- and they have NO IDEA what it cost to build some of this stuff -- it's funny to watch their faces when they ask == So what do you think you have in this? And you tell them - and you've cut it by 40%! Then they launch into the "christ! you could have a Ferrari for that!".... And my response is:

A: I don't want a Ferrari

B: I built this myself - anyone can buy a Ferrari...

I agree with you on your pic of the interior - "I" would not like that! And it's basically the same pattern/use -- but the materials sure give it a different look than what I posted!

I like the pic I posted because it's "custom" looking - and looks "rich" without being 'over the top'... it looks warm and inviting and like something I'd love to sit in. Does that make sense?

HOLLY S%+T!!

Good thing I only have two seats and hardly any door panels etc in the 37 !!

LOL

The tan interior looks good because of color and moderation,The dark interior has it every where,console,headliner,dash.... to much of a good thing looks like crap.I have to hold customers back every once in a while so things look balanced.

Talk about a rich look inside and out...

Yeah, I agree that diamond stitching can be over done. We aren't putting it in the console or the headliner.

Oh and Rodger, I was looking at the two cars you mentioned the other day. I think Mulvey's interior had the other style of rectangular stitching in Ferraris that I can't describe very well, it looks killer, but didn't want to copy that idea. As for the Roadster Shop's, I saw that and thought they really nailed the look I had in my mind. I was even planning on red inserts, that is, until we decided on the purple :unibrow:


And that brown color from the ferrari would look pretty classy in the car. As it is though, our stylistic goal was classy and sinister, so diamond stitched areas in the seats and door panels will be suede with red stitching. The headliner will be suede, and the rest will be black leather, err "imitation leather" since it holds up better, and we don't want wrinkles after a couple years of driving it around. I really hope it all comes together well. I'll try to get some pictures and sketches up for some input, because if we've got something too gaudy looking, please, try to stop us.

Sounds good. Those colors will look good together. Can't wait to see the sketches.:thumbsup:

Couple more for you

Attachment 19692

I cant upload the these two picturs but heres the link.

Check out the two pictures of the Tan and Charcoal gray interior.

http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/2...nd-132/page19/

Maybe somebody can put them up.

http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/a...&galleryId=132

I do like the Bentley that you were referring to. The Mercedes is a bit much though :_paranoid

Anyway, after picking up a second gen console from Classic Industries today, I headed over to the upholstery shop. We got to thinking about the size of the diamond stitching, and came up with about 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 inches for the squares. Does that seem about right for the sizing?

Also I think I've said it before, but those half height bushings from DSE, while nice, have proved to complicate all kinds of stuff. When fitting the console, it looks like the the modifications that had to be made to the trans tunnel because of the bushings, have caused the dash/console to require some modification to fit. I guess that is the nature of the beast though.

Oh and lastly, I finally got a jpeg version of Casti's rendering, so here it is

http://i366.photobucket.com/albums/o...CamaroSka2.jpg

Matt

That looks sweet !!

I agree Wayne. That is going to look good.:thumbsup: