Replacing Interior - Advice
Pro
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: B.F.E....Bowling Green Kentucky
I used a spray dye (forgot what brand) for my faded out carpet and door panels and all my trim pieces. I am very pleased with the results. Buy a can and try it on a few parts and if you like the results that would save you a ton!
Pro
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 543
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From: B.F.E....Bowling Green Kentucky
Picture of door panel sprayed
Picture I took last year after spraying one door panel. Not sure how well it would work going from tan to black, but worth a try!! I sprayed the entire panel, not just the carpet, dries very quickly.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Austin Tx
Not true!And to the OP, one of the most usefull tools I have found when installing my interior, is a awl. When installing the dash and console pieces, the screws are typically screwed into clips. I use the awl to make sure the clip is in the correct spot, and to reposition it if necessary.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Hillsborough NC
Do you have a photo bucket account? Thats the easy way. PM and I will help.
I am in the process of installing Vintage Air after messing around with the stock units poor performance. The fan will never perform like you wish and now is the time since you can get to old unit out. Vintage is a complete replacement using only a few of the old duct parts. Contact Vintageair.com, they have dealers all over or you can order direct.
I purchased my carpet from Full Throttle Corvette a supporting vendor, they have good prices and service. Try a local supplier that works on boats interiors or repairs.
I am in the process of installing Vintage Air after messing around with the stock units poor performance. The fan will never perform like you wish and now is the time since you can get to old unit out. Vintage is a complete replacement using only a few of the old duct parts. Contact Vintageair.com, they have dealers all over or you can order direct.
I purchased my carpet from Full Throttle Corvette a supporting vendor, they have good prices and service. Try a local supplier that works on boats interiors or repairs.
I would suggest tearing them apart and replacing all of the foam seals in the units. There have been MANY good threads on cooling the interior of these cars on this forum.
After making sure everything is all sealed up and working as designed, my A/C (converted to R134 even) blows atleast 20 degrees cooler than ambient, which is what you should expect from a well functioning system. I have had 56 degree air coming out of the vents at times.
Remember, these things are 30+ years old and the foam seals are shot. Blowing your A/C or defroster out under your dash does you no good
Good luck, and oih yeah, I spent over 5K on my interior back in 2005 (and I managed to save the door panels).
