My 88 Formula Interior Redesign (Page 37/87)
Sofa King JAN 28, 11:36 AM
Speaking of which... this is where I am now. I had to make a few modifications. This is a very rough design concept...



Another concept

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katatak JAN 28, 05:31 PM
I like the top ones with the Pontiac arrow!

Also: Drop the red "55" on the speedo That number really "dates" the interior in my opinion.

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grkboy707 JAN 28, 09:08 PM
Are those vents gonna be large enough? Also, definitely the gauges with the emblem... they are SUH-WEEET!!
Goldenfoot JAN 29, 12:48 AM
Sweet design on the gauges! I say use both. Integrate them into one and use the emblem on the top one for the actual pointer! If you could do that it would look killer!
Sofa King JAN 29, 09:20 AM
Hey All,

Thanks for the compliments on the gauges. I had a little down time this morning and worked a few more ideas. I can't get too wrapped up in this project I still have the console to finish, another console to create, door panels and radio bezel to create... And I'm sure somewhere in there I'll be forced to clean the garage! Anywho...

Here is another design. I combined the other designs into this. I'm not sure it matches the overall feel for the Fiero. It is very modern. What do you think?


And then I got to thinking how would the gauges look with a classic vintage design that showcased the old Pontiac Emblem? It might be a bit much, but it's only a concept - but I do love that emblem!


Well... gotta get back to work.

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Sofa King JAN 29, 09:44 AM

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Originally posted by revin:

nope still no feeling it.

just by looking at the tape on versoin, I would say a nice 1/2 slit by 4" type of vents there would look cool.

here is some work for ya, make several molds of those little cute vents and glass them together in a slit formation . then you have the vent style you want and a more modern look to them. you know...kinda like strech them a bit longer.

Oh and what do you have that WILL do 180MPH???? looks nice though!!

By slits I mean in this fashion: ( yea still never figured out Xara)

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Dang it Revin...

Why do you always force me to do a better job? UGH... What if I paint them white or black? Will that help?

I might go to the junk yard this weekend, depending on the weather, and see if I can find some other vents. Hey... you know what would work? The defrost vents in the upper part of the dash! The mesh would be perfect! It would have to be cut and shaped... but it just might work. UGH... we always get hung up on the details...

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grkboy707 JAN 29, 10:47 AM
I still like the Pontiac with the shadow Pontiac gauges. I do really like the old emblem set, but it wouldn't fit.
revin JAN 29, 11:15 AM
sorry.....
katatak JAN 29, 02:39 PM
I like the white faced ones with the Pontiac head but it they would look better in a vintage Pontiac / rat rod. I really like the other ones without the "Red 55"....lol

Don't settle on those vents just yet. There is something better out there. I know no one will ever see them but you will now they are there. More importantly, Revin and I will know they are there. Don't take the easy way out.....lol!

Pat
Sofa King JAN 30, 10:02 AM

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Originally posted by katatak:

Don't settle on those vents just yet... Revin and I will know they are there. Don't take the easy way out.....lol!

Pat



LOL! This is why I love you guys... You're honest and to the point... that you're annoying. LOL But... you're right...

We had freezing rain and sleet yesterday and into the morning so I can't go anywhere until this afternoon - it's supposed to warm up. I did buy something that will take place of the felt liner. The felt was too difficult to work with and I couldn't get the cuts right without pulling & stretching the material. The stuff I found is perfect - I'll post pics later today.

I have a few more layers of clear to shoot on to the lid and then I can call that part finished. It'll be cool to attach the Pontiac Logo that last and final time. I'm hoping to go out and find the wrinkle paint and test it on a few scraps pieces like you did.

OH... Happy Birthday

G