My 88 Formula Interior Redesign (Page 30/87)
Sofa King JAN 11, 03:59 PM

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Originally posted by revin:

Do you have a little heater? garage doors insulated?




Genius! Pure Genius!
katatak JAN 12, 12:36 AM
Welcome back Greg..... Anxiously awaiting more pics.....
Sofa King JAN 12, 10:42 AM
I got hung up last night taking care of a few things and was never able to unpack the dash and consoles. But tonight - I PROMISE to post pics!

I'm also taking Revin's advice. I'm insulating the garage doors with a high R value insulation. We're nearing the end of winter but better to do it now - it also keeps the heat out.
Sofa King JAN 12, 10:44 AM

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Originally posted by revin:

S, look up the thread about 3000gt dashes(sourmug's) he was using the 2 part foam to help make the buldges in the door panel. I think you can do some good with it as well . here : http://www.fiero.nl/forum/F.../HTML/071501-13.html



Hey R,

Nolen's build is what put the fire under my rearend to get started. I love that thread! What a shame he sold the car. I would have loved to see the finished product.
revin JAN 12, 01:35 PM
yeah insulate the garage!! also look at the Home depot or whatever and get the side weatherstrips that attach to the side of the doors and it will help keep the wind from finding a way in there as well.

Oh and a nice fan for the summer heat

nolan has some great tallent there huh! Just thought you may think like me and want to try the foam then cover with your glassing expertize!
Sofa King JAN 13, 07:34 AM

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Originally posted by revin:

your glassing expertize!



HUH? My glassing expertise? Have you been the right thread? J/K LOL
Sofa King JAN 13, 07:53 AM
As Promised! Here is what arrived in the mail a few days ago!

Look at them boxes!


Complete center console


Dash out of the box


Getting all the pieces to fit


You don't realize how big the dash is until it's sitting in your house!


There were a few cracked areas - but I'm not even worried about that!


Another


This dash is going to used as the test bed to create a new design - I do NOT want to use my original dash - it's in perfect condition. As you know Katatak and I have been bouncing ideas and "one-upping" each other (not really - I like Pat a whole lot) so it's going to be interesting to see what directions we take and how these projects pan out.

I've attached 4 designs that I did for Katatak over the last month or so (the images are of his interior). While I have no intention of taking "his" designs, there are some elements within each that I really like. So I'll be picking and choosing... but then again... I might come up with something completely different... Everybody knows that these projects are ever changing...

Enjoy

This image has a Corvette influence - my favorite thus far - it still has the Fiero look and feel to it


I really like this design but I'm not sure about the flow - it doesn't resemble anything about the Fiero


Side View


With lid open showing radio and A/C


There's something about the simplicity of this design that I like


This one is REALLY curvy. I like the way radio and A/C console sticks up and over the dash


That's it for now. It's supposed to be 55 today! I'm hoping to get something done this afternoon. Knowing my luck... it'll be sanding. I hate sanding. But, I think I'm at the point where I can begin final construction. It's a very exciting time. LOL And then it's onto the door panels and Console Part II

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ALJR JAN 13, 11:43 AM


I think I like this one the best as it reminds me of the Fiero...
If it were me, I would make the radio opening double-din...
I would also make the center arm rest padded and hinged open (hinge along the passenders side or back) for extra storage...
Duno if it would be possible to do this, but a slide-out cup holder on the pass. side of the shift console (the part you have in white in the above pic). This way, it would be out of the way of your arm/elbow while shifting...

Just my two cents of what I would do "IF" I was capable enough to do something like this
Sofa King JAN 14, 08:09 AM
Hi All,

Katatak sent me a link to a product called SEM Texture Spray Paint. The paint system mimics the vinyl and leather look of most interiors although it only comes in black and clear. Has anybody used this product with success? Does anybody know if it can be painted over with another color? If so, we would LOVE to see pics and you opinion(s).

Here is the link to the product:
http://semproducts.com/Catalog.asp?prod=145

Here are some links:

This guy used truck bed coating – kinda the same thing? Good build pics – he did a great job!
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4144013

ummmm… another use of the SEM Paint. I admire the work and dedication to the art… but not my color choice.
http://wps.com/AMC/1963-Rambler-American/Interior/

A bunch of SEM Products used
http://www.fordmuscle.com/a...2/ProjectMXInterior/

This is just a great build – the SEM is near the bottom of the first page
http://www.fordmuscle.com/f...ire-restoration.html

A BMW Speaker Build
http://www.diymobileaudio.c...install-mkv-gti.html

The finished product on this build is beautiful!
http://www.mp3car.com/vbull...0-lilliput-dash.html

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Sofa King JAN 15, 11:54 AM
Hi All,

As I begin the prep work for the door panels I was looking at the door handle. I don't want to modify the door handle assembly completely so i came up with this simple design - has anybody considered or done this to the existing handle?