My 88 Formula Interior Redesign (Page 55/87)
katatak APR 04, 04:38 PM
Hey Greg,

I was thinking the same thing on a "limit strap". My 47 Chevy truck uses something similar to what your concept shows. One on each side. It's an radius piece of strap that is fastened to the lid with a 2 small studs. The "strap" slides through a slot in the dash and is bent at a 90 degree on the back side with a rubber sleeve like a bumper. I'll see if I can get some pics. Looking good as usual.

P.S. I am working with some glass today - I really miss this stuff. Glad to be back at it again. Thanks for the inspration!

Pat
Sofa King APR 04, 05:59 PM
P,

That would great if you could get those pics! Every little bit helps. But those little straps might work too? Like you I've got a few junk yards I can rummage around in to see what I can find. Glad you're back to glassing - can't wait to see what you're doing next
Sofa King APR 04, 06:15 PM
UPDATES!!!

I worked on 3 projects today - the other door panel, the glove box mock up and the radio cover... and away we go...

I taped off the edge of the top part of the door panel to fill in the groove with resin - same as other panel




This process took 3 passes with the resin to fill. I then had to do a lot of sanding - I MEAN A LOT OF SANDING. You can still see the unevenness



Second Pass


Near final



The garage floor is white from all the sanding




I began to fill in all the little holes with body filler on the radio cover - I got it all sanded but no pics - it looks the same



I then cut the glovebox mock up to match the concept image I did



And last but not least... I did it. I actually removed the a/c vents from the trim plate. It was easy but BOY was it a tough first cut. As you can see I saved the little center section



Now I have to fabricate a bracket or"something" with the proper height and depth to match up with the plate


It doesn't seem like I did much today because I mostly sanded. This week I'll remove the carpet from the door panel and then begin to lay fiberglass to build up the strength and then begin the the same process as the other door panel. Also, I can take the necessary steps to finish up the radio console with the trim plates. Although I am having trouble locating the hex screw mounting holes for the upper gauges - I'm not sure how to proceed with this - but I'll figure it out.

OH! Does anybody know a simple way to remove the carpet form the door panel?

[This message has been edited by Sofa King (edited 04-04-2010).]

Sofa King APR 04, 06:26 PM

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Originally posted by Ants87gt:

For something to limit how far it opens on a lot of the new cars they use a plastic cable that uses a kind of push button that lock itself into a hole so it would be real easy to install and remove if you need to work on something. I'm sure you couldfind something like it at a junk yard and they'd probably give it to you.

Just an idea.
looking good.

Ant

On a side note I started on my console will post a thread when i get some more done on it, thanks again for the ideas and inspiration!



Hi A,

Great idea! I'll be making a quick stop at the local yard to see what I can find. Thanks for the info - good call.

Also, glad to read you've started your project - gotta post those pics. Everybody wants to see what other people are doing. If you have any questions just let me know. I'll see if I can help.

G(SK)
Sofa King APR 05, 08:06 AM
All,

This image was just posted on a thread I started the other day. I'm considering recreating the rounded 89 prototype gauge housing - I'm considering it. I have enough foam core for a simple mock up so I'll see what I can do. But I desperately need to know exactly where the gauge cluster came from. However, I NEVER noticed the way the way the center console was laid out in the 89 concept. This is really sharp and is giving me some great ideas for my existing radio cover and a future design!



What do you guys think?
grkboy707 APR 05, 11:43 AM
Hmmm. I've got mixed feelings on it. It looks very modern, but it also looks like every other car out there.
LaFierte APR 05, 12:13 PM
like the radio console part but have to agree... gauge cluster looks like everything else out there... doesn't really match the rest of the more squared off interior (for the 89 concept).... maybe if you set the aux. gauges on top of the 89 concept style radio console and set them back a little so they are on the light grey part and mold them in (rounded off a little more like the bottom part) ..... not sure how to explain it and I haven't gotten Xara yet.... (don't get me wrong though this would be a different project (maybe one that I will do to my car), I like what you are doing with the white and black interior, the glove box for that looks like one of the early fiero concepts.)
bubbajoexxx APR 05, 12:23 PM

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Originally posted by Sofa King:

All,

This image was just posted on a thread I started the other day. I'm considering recreating the rounded 89 prototype gauge housing - I'm considering it. I have enough foam core for a simple mock up so I'll see what I can do. But I desperately need to know exactly where the gauge cluster came from. However, I NEVER noticed the way the way the center console was laid out in the 89 concept. This is really sharp and is giving me some great ideas for my existing radio cover and a future design!


the cluster is the same as a 92 to 99 firebird

What do you guys think?
Sofa King APR 06, 08:15 AM
THANKS! Looks like I'm going to have to make a run to several junk yards to see if I can find a wrecked Firebird. The dash cluster is just an idea right now. I still have a long way to go before I do anything.

I didn't do anything last night after work. I was just too tired. Depending on when I get home this afternoon I might get out and work some on the radio cover. After seeing the 89 Concept dash I have a few ideas that I want to look at for the face of the radio cover. I also need to start looking at the shifter plate design as well. If I get rid of the ash trays I'll have lots of room but what do I put in its place? OK guys... put your thinking caps on. Help me out here.
aeffertz APR 06, 01:51 PM

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Originally posted by Sofa King:



How much for one of those chicken sandwiches shipped?