Started the interior referb..

[AC427LSX]

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.

[stephen low]

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

[AC427LSX]

Originally Posted by stephen low

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

Hi Steve,

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

[601HP]

Doing it yourself can be very satisfying. Keep the photos coming.

David

[elvis]

Love the MPH guage,will be following thred as i have same colour combanition and wont to change it to black
Peter

[dadndave]

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.

[AC427LSX]

Originally Posted by dadndave

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.

Thanks mate, I was thinking that I may have to seal it before getting it covered, which I will now do..

Cheers

[stephen low]

Wayne

I've sent you a private message about catching up.

Let me know your thoughts mate.

Steve

[stephen low]

Wayne

Per message, have realised it would have to be a Thursday night visit not Friday, but let me know.

Cheers

Steve

[AC427LSX]

Originally Posted by stephen low

Wayne

Per message, have realised it would have to be a Thursday night visit not Friday, but let me know.

Cheers

Steve

Oh, just realised I had a few private messages from people, responding now..

I didnt have email notification turned on...

[750hp]

Hopeless!!!

[AC427LSX]

Originally Posted by 750hp

Hopeless!!!

Ha-ha, all fixed now, option, tick, tick & tick...

Oh you have a PM

[AC427LSX]

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.

[Tenrocca]

Looking great - I reckon a nice motolita wheel would make a big difference too.

Love progress pics.

Cheers

[guye]

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.

[albanycobra]

I love the green.....but thats just me....

[AC427LSX]

Originally Posted by Tenrocca

Looking great - I reckon a nice motolita wheel would make a big difference too.

Love progress pics.

Cheers

Yes I'm looking for a nice but small black wheel, the steering sits fairly low so it needs the same size or smaller wheel for comfort purposes.

I see Snake bite has them, I'll check them out.

Originally Posted by guye

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.

You to Guy, yes I got into it in the arvo and went will way after dark...

[Aussie Mike]

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

[AC427LSX]

Decided on a steering wheel this week and picked it up today, it's a Momo Retro 360mm leather

[750hp]

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.