Tan interior question
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Instructor
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From: Dallas Area Texas
Tan interior question
The "back half" of my tan interior is a slightly different shade. Year is 1974.
Just curious if you think
- this has been replaced
- this is just faded
Just curious if you think
- this has been replaced
- this is just faded
Last edited by Jeffs 74; Jun 28, 2015 at 12:37 PM. Reason: Added year
Burning Brakes
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From: Mobile Alabama
You should have see my original black carpet in that area - faded to gray/purple. I live in the sunbelt, but it really didn't see that much time parked out in the sun. I think that area catches more sun than the floor, but who knows, maybe your front has been replaced.
Race Director
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From: Shamong, NJ
I'm going to say that most likely it has faded.
The materials used by GM back then, did tend to change color and/or fade. The carpet on the bulkhead, looks to have faded, and I think the quarter trim panels, window frame and retractor covers may have also.
At first I thought that the door panels had been replaced, but normally you don't see those arm rest repair covers, on new panels.
The materials used by GM back then, did tend to change color and/or fade. The carpet on the bulkhead, looks to have faded, and I think the quarter trim panels, window frame and retractor covers may have also.
At first I thought that the door panels had been replaced, but normally you don't see those arm rest repair covers, on new panels.
Race Director
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From: Charlotte NC
My vote is that it has been replaced...or has had interior paint applied on it.. If it has faded...the fading it way too even...NO light and dark spots. The color is way too even for the parts behind the seat.
AND without you taking parts out...that would greatly tell the story. It is EASY to tell if the parts are factory or aftermarket.
DUB
AND without you taking parts out...that would greatly tell the story. It is EASY to tell if the parts are factory or aftermarket.
DUB
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From: Crossville TN
Seats, door panels, etc. are affected more by sun than the stuff in back. And, they are different plastic types. I think the trim in rear of car looks more like stock color. You can re-dye interior parts easily for low $$$.
But, even when new, the various interior pieces were not identical in color. Several vendors for interior parts...each slightly different.
But, even when new, the various interior pieces were not identical in color. Several vendors for interior parts...each slightly different.
