My 88 Formula Interior Redesign (Page 31/87)
Icelander JAN 15, 06:22 PM
One thing to remember about your new rear center console is that the ECU behind it needs ventilation. (Note the vents in the side of the stock one)

I like your designs... They're fantastic. Looking forward to seeing it all come together.

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Kendall (Icelander) Whitlatch
'85 Fiero 2M4 - 5spd Isuzu
'88 CJB - EcoTec - In progress
'67 LeMans/GTO clone 6.5 litre TH400 - For Sale
All the rest aren't Pontiacs, so what does it matter?

Sofa King JAN 15, 07:55 PM
Hi I,

Thanks for the kind words! It's been since I was last out in the garage - it has been really really cold. I'm going to incorporate the vents into the new console. I might have to make some vents into the existing console - not sure how to do that just yet. Again, thanks much!
Sofa King JAN 15, 08:03 PM
Hi All,

I've got updates! Without further adooooo...

I removed all the material I used to fill the 12 volt outlet hole.


I did have to go back and create a notch for the plastic outlet cover


I sanded a little more of the glove box


I then took both the lid and the console and shot another layer of primer



The Lid - I'm hoping to get a layer of paint and lay the felt on the inside tomorrow / Sunday


I worked on the armrest / cupholder. The front piece came loose so I applied more resin and filler


Another


More


And another


And one more...


Filler added - lot's of sanding for tomorrow




While those dried I marked out the first measurements for the new radio and A/C console


I couldn't find the X-Acto knife so I sat and sketched out the new ideas / designs




Tomorrow is supposed to rain and I have a few things to do in the house - "Ex" stuff... but I'm hoping to be 90% finished. I know I can get the lid done tomorrow!

Till then!

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BigMike JAN 15, 09:21 PM
This is Sofa King Awesome. I am very impressed with your work. You actually made me consider working with fiberglass for the first time. The possibilities are endless! Keep up the great work.
katatak JAN 15, 11:01 PM
I have to buy at least 5 more Fiero's - so I can try out all these cool Sofa King design's..... Maybe I'll make them all then build a quick mount system and I can change interiors in a matter of minutes.... A Fiero Transformer! Thanks Greg for sharing your "vision" - truly inspires me.

Pat
aeffertz JAN 16, 03:59 AM
Idea for ya.
I know on a lot of these custom center consoles, that they only go as high as the stock console in the back. I always thought it might look cool if you raised the top of it to flow into the top of the firewall cover, thing. This would also make a little more room inside of your glove box.
Sofa King JAN 16, 10:24 AM

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Originally posted by aeffertz:

Idea for ya.
I know on a lot of these custom center consoles, that they only go as high as the stock console in the back. I always thought it might look cool if you raised the top of it to flow into the top of the firewall cover, thing. This would also make a little more room inside of your glove box.



That's a really good idea! Let me work a few sketches - I like this. I really like this idea...
Sofa King JAN 16, 10:27 AM

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Originally posted by BigMike:

This is Sofa King Awesome. I am very impressed with your work. You actually made me consider working with fiberglass for the first time. The possibilities are endless! Keep up the great work.



LOL! Thanks for the kind words and "play" off the name. LOL! If you're going to jump into fiberglass - DO IT! I'll try to answer as many questions as I can. Katatak, Revin, SourMug and many others can help you - but you have to take those first steps. NOW DO IT! ; )
Sofa King JAN 16, 10:29 AM

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Originally posted by katatak:

I have to buy at least 5 more Fiero's - so I can try out all these cool Sofa King design's..... Maybe I'll make them all then build a quick mount system and I can change interiors in a matter of minutes.... A Fiero Transformer! Thanks Greg for sharing your "vision" - truly inspires me.

Pat



Hey P,

A Fiero Transformer! Now you see? That's thinking outside of the box! But what will his name be? Or is it a her? LOL
Sofa King JAN 16, 10:33 AM
UPDATES! Kinda. I woke up early this morning and got started around the house. When I got bored with that I wanted to see how the work I did yesterday turned out. After inspection I was able to get a little sanding and primer in. I'll head back out this afternoon.

Armrest all sanded


Another - I have to admit... the shape is kinda cool looking. What this means is that anything can be fabricated if you have the time and patience - and stop forcing people to change their ideas - PAT! LOL


Shot of Primer


I HATE HOLES!!!! Do you know what this means? More filler... more sanding... more primer... grrrrrrrrr ; )


Another


I was going to abandon the armrest / cupholder but I've already started and I'm so close to finishing. I thought, what the heck, might as well finish. And I really like the shape.

That's it for now. Got to go work on the house!

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