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Started the interior referb..
When I purchased my (97) Cobra a few months back my plan was to change and update it a fair bit, with winter almost upon us here I though it was time to start, so last week it was out with the dash and old beige interior including the tiny seats that I didn't really fit in.
The plan is to redo the interior in black, new dash design, Autometer Cobra gauges, Factory 5 Big & Tall roaster seats, correct shifter & handbrake trim, Dynamat the whole floor, new black carpet etc. Most of the gauges arrived last week so today I got into making the dash, using MDF I traced the outline of the old dash, I raised the bottom by about 1 inch right across to give a little more leg clearance, brought the center down 100mm as I may ad a retro radio, cut it to shape and drilled out all the holes to my new design, fitted the gauges I had, I'm quiet happy with the way it turned out, just waiting on the switches & lights to arrive then it will be off to get covered in black. Here's some photos of as it was and the progress so far. http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2ecca8ab.jpg http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1b67a28d.jpg http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9dad09d0.jpg http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...ps92034c92.jpg http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...ps096dd58f.jpg http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...pse1ab2142.jpg http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5babffae.jpg http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...psb9f364f1.jpg http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2628e4b6.jpg |
Funny how beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I quite liked that green and beige combo.
Shame about the timing too, I could have probably put those skinny seats to very good use. Given trimming is on my agenda in the near future I'll watch your progress with interest. Slo |
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I agree the green and beige did match but it just looked to old (40's) old man MG style, I just thought it looked dated, the car also needs a few body repairs and a paint job in the future so I'll most likely be changing the colour, thus the black interior... Oh, those old seats are free to a good home if you want them, I see your in Melbourne.. Cheers Wayne |
Doing it yourself can be very satisfying. Keep the photos coming.
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Love the MPH guage,will be following thred as i have same colour combanition and wont to change it to black
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Just a helpful hint.
Being and old wood worker and having just re-done my dash. The MDF will eventually break down and start falling apart ( it sucks up moisture like a sponge and swells), unless you completely cover it with a sealant before you install.If you don't you'll find after a time that instruments and switches will start moving around and eventually fall out. Best once you have established all guage and switch positions, use the mdf to trace onto 5 or 7 grade plywood. |
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Thanks mate, I was thinking that I may have to seal it before getting it covered, which I will now do.. Cheers |
Wayne
I've sent you a private message about catching up. Let me know your thoughts mate. Steve |
Wayne
Per message, have realised it would have to be a Thursday night visit not Friday, but let me know. Cheers Steve |
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Oh, just realised I had a few private messages from people, responding now.. I didnt have email notification turned on... :eek: |
Hopeless!!! ;)
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Oh you have a PM :3DSMILE: |
I pulled a finger out today and got the interior all dynmated.. then did a test fit of the new dash...
Very happy with the view of all gauges and lights from the driving position. http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...psa241df31.jpg http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...psc83e1f9b.jpg http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/...ps96f38802.jpg |
Looking great - I reckon a nice motolita wheel would make a big difference too.
Love progress pics. Cheers :) |
Nice, Wayne. And quick too - you didn't start till at least 2pm cause you had your ear chewed off all morning :-)
Nice to meet you. Thanks for the pipes. Look forward to more updates. Hope to see you at a club meet one day. |
I love the green.....but thats just me....
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I see Snake bite has them, I'll check them out. Quote:
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I agree on the Motolita wheel Andrew. SAAS make a very nice Motolita style wheel now that's ADR legal.
Love the BRG paint. I reckon a dark saddle brown leather would look great for the seats and trims with black carpet would look really good. Cheers |
Decided on a steering wheel this week and picked it up today, it's a Momo Retro 360mm leather
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Looks great mate - it actually makes the padded dash pad look like it's integrated into the whole design, rather than just being an ADR requirement.
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