My 88 Formula Interior Redesign (Page 77/87)
aeffertz OCT 08, 10:10 PM
Man, that is sharp!
I forgot all about those door panels you were working on. I like how the white part of the panel matches with the white paint of your car. Look's great! Keep it up.
Sourmug OCT 09, 01:07 AM
Looking great! Keep up the nice work.

Nolan
Sofa King OCT 09, 12:12 PM
Hey Gang,

Thanks for the compliments! More updates below!

I spent the morning sanding down most of the filler around the door pull recessed area



The door handle plate didn't exactly fit so I had to use the trusted Dremel - Before


After


With primer / filler and awaiting more body filler to smooth and level out


Still more filling and a bit of sanding to do before any paint!


What's next? I need to create the fiberglass backing for the upper part of the door panel, cut / remove said upper part and work a few bad areas on the passenger side panel.

More to come!
Sofa King OCT 09, 05:00 PM
MORE UPDATES

I was able to get a lot done... see below

Traced the line for the door panel arm rest


Making sure the lines match up


Used the trusty Dremel to cut the beginning line




I then created the back panel for the door panel armrest to mount

Started by taping off the area to glass



Applying glass

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Removed from the "mold" and trimmed to fit


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Glassed in placed


I then removed the arm rest piece and gave it a quick shot of black then put into place
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I was able to cover the cupholder cover with some left over vinyl. I didn't have any padding... this is just a practice piece

Hard to tell but I sprayed adhesive on both the glass and the vinyl



After letting the pieces sit for 5-10 minutes the vinyl sticks to the glass



Not quite ready for prime time - needs to be cleaned


All cleaned and ready for installation!



All mocked up


Getting started on the new 89 Concept center cluster

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magot OCT 09, 10:09 PM
Everything is looking real good, I like how you did your door panels Keep us updated and keep up the good work, its going to look great when its complete!

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Sofa King OCT 12, 08:22 AM

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Originally posted by magot:

Everything is looking real good, I like how you did your door panels Keep us updated and keep up the good work, its going to look great when its complete!




Thanks for the kind words! I was hoping to be much further along by the end of the weekend... but... when you're trying to getting everything exact... it takes time. Here are the latest & greatest pics.

Overview shot - you can see the filler, primer and sanding already done. A lot more to go
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You can see the slight wave in the upper armrest - I am not too happy about this


Nice smooth cut and overall look - this area required a lot of attention


The door handle plate area has been a thorn in my butt - this area has to be near exact so the plate lays flat against the door panel


Again... more filler, primer, sanding, etc... Like I said, I was hoping to be much further along
katatak OCT 12, 10:45 PM
Those door panels are looking great Greg! It's cooling off here in far West Texas so that means fiberglass time! Been gathering interior parts for the XTC's new interior. I'm going to try and pick up a "parts" car to use for mock up! I really just want a frame that I can sit on some stands that I can start building the dash and door panels! Ideally would like just the "cab" of the Fiero. That way I could get it inside my work shop and hide out in there all winter! I can't wait to get started.

Pat
Sourmug OCT 14, 11:45 PM
PM sent.

Thanks
Nolan
Sofa King OCT 18, 07:59 AM
Hi All,

What a week! Work has been taking up most of my time this past week. I wasn't able to do much over the weekend. I'll be on travel most of this week through the weekend... so the project will sit idle for a few days.

I was able to get a little bit done. I sanded a little bit more and painted both door panels to get an idea of how the panels will look once finished.

Drivers side - still have to fill and sand a bit more


Passenger Side - this one is almost finished


Side by Side


That's it for about a week - grrrr

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Sofa King OCT 18, 08:05 AM

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Originally posted by katatak:

Those door panels are looking great Greg! It's cooling off here in far West Texas so that means fiberglass time! Been gathering interior parts for the XTC's new interior. I'm going to try and pick up a "parts" car to use for mock up! I really just want a frame that I can sit on some stands that I can start building the dash and door panels! Ideally would like just the "cab" of the Fiero. That way I could get it inside my work shop and hide out in there all winter! I can't wait to get started.

Pat



Hey P,

Thanks! As usual, it's not going as fast as I would like. Sanding, filling, sanding, filling, etc... the cycle never ends.

Having a frame / cabin to work around is a great idea! Easy access and gives you time to sit and think and move about - wiggle your arms, etc... Too bad you don't live in Alabama. The Fiero Factory is right down the road from me!

I'm really excited for ya! Can't wait to see this project take off! Have you decided on interior colors?