Interior Resteration/Vette magazine article
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Interior Resteration/Vette magazine article
Has anyone done a carpet and leather reteration on their C-4?
I just saw an article in Vette magazine:
http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/0306vet..._pt1/#extended http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/0307vet_ratty2/#extended
I'm wondering if it's as easy as they make it out to be?
Also, as of they havn't given a cost estimate.
Can anyone elaberate?
Thanks!
I just saw an article in Vette magazine:
http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/0306vet..._pt1/#extended http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/0307vet_ratty2/#extended
I'm wondering if it's as easy as they make it out to be?
Also, as of they havn't given a cost estimate.
Can anyone elaberate?
Thanks!
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Re: Interior Resteration/Vette magazine article (BIG K)
I was following that article and it seemed like a lot of detail but doable.
To price out that job you just need to check out prices on all the stuff in MAD, along with any tools needed.
I've had my seats and seat belts out and think doing carpet would be a week or two job working evenings & week ends.
To price out that job you just need to check out prices on all the stuff in MAD, along with any tools needed.
I've had my seats and seat belts out and think doing carpet would be a week or two job working evenings & week ends.
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Re: Interior Resteration/Vette magazine article (BIG K)
Has anyone done a carpet and leather reteration on their C-4?
I just saw an article in Vette magazine:
I'm wondering if it's as easy as they make it out to be?
I just saw an article in Vette magazine:
I'm wondering if it's as easy as they make it out to be?
NOTHING is as easy as any magazine says! :smash:
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Re: Interior Resteration/Vette magazine article (BIG K)
I want to replace mine this Winter, does anybody know exactly what type of adhesive to use and does all the back compartment carpeting need to be glued down?
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Re: Interior Resteration/Vette magazine article (Mr. Magoo)
I was told by my brother-in-law that the 3m spray adhesive will take care of it. Also every car he has done he just bought auto carpet by the rolls,pulled out the original peice by peice and made templates. The results were impressive and $100`s cheaper. I am going this route myself but concerned with trim peices under dash and on door panels that are seamed on the edges. Might try sray dye on them if it matches.
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Re: Interior Resteration/Vette magazine article (the-last-resort)
3M - think #99 (Heavy duty) - bought my complete set on ebay $370 complete (black with matt) + 1/2" insulation at fabric store and doing the install in sections...going well, just take your time.
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Re: Interior Resteration/Vette magazine article (vinnies87)
In the article it uses "sound insulation". I want heat barriers too.
Is there something that will do both? Or do I need to buy both.
Just wondering if the carpet would be too thick?
I was also wondering about the seat section, and have seen the seat/foam combo. does it really come put together so all you have to do is drop it in?
Thanks
Is there something that will do both? Or do I need to buy both.
Just wondering if the carpet would be too thick?
I was also wondering about the seat section, and have seen the seat/foam combo. does it really come put together so all you have to do is drop it in?
Thanks
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Re: Interior Resteration/Vette magazine article (BIG K)
I completely redid my '86's interior. The seats took a couple hours each to recover, including goofing off and taking frequent breaks. The carpetting took a solid saturday afternoon. I didn't find any of it that hard and it was a nice break from being under the car or under the hood. That and it's a good rewarding project since you get to see and feel the difference everytime you get in the car.
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Re: Interior Resteration/Vette magazine article (okinawa86vette)
Write off an entire weekend. Carpet: $400-500, depending on padding. Seats in leather with foam: $600-800 (more expensive at MAD), remember to get them already mounted on foam(if the leather is shot, you know your heavy butt has also worn out the foam). Dash pad: ~$100. Door panels : ~$250 each. Entire kit for interior including door panels from MAD: $1500. 3M spray adhesive is the glue of choice: ~$8/can, start with 2 cans. Don't try hot glue - sounds good, but these cars get hot enough to weaken the bond. If you decide to dye the carpet(worhtwhile if carpet is just faded and not worn) or any other part, SEM elastomeric coating (dye) is the best I've seen. No matter which brand you use, brush it in quick as this stuff dries fast (4-10 minutes) and you don't want it to clump or otherwise be uneven. Rub out any excess in carpet after brushing. Don't forget about your visors. Hope this helps a little (I'm not the best painter, but I have a blast with interiors).
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Re: Interior Resteration/Vette magazine article (loflyin)
Thanks again.
Where did you you see leather seats in foam for $600-$800?
What would you say the quality of the leather is?
I was also trying for a way to take a look at a way to first fix a few things to take a more accurate assesment.
In the Vette mag. article, I didn't see a way to tack down the deck carpet piece that connect to the hatch lock.
Is anyone familar with this?
Thanks
Where did you you see leather seats in foam for $600-$800?
What would you say the quality of the leather is?
I was also trying for a way to take a look at a way to first fix a few things to take a more accurate assesment.
In the Vette mag. article, I didn't see a way to tack down the deck carpet piece that connect to the hatch lock.
Is anyone familar with this?
Thanks
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Re: Interior Resteration/Vette magazine article (BIG K)
If you're talking about the part up front that is split to cover the two cubby holes right behind the seats, there should be velcro on the corners of the forwardmost edge on the hatch lids. You will have to remove the lock mechanism and handle from the door (note Phillips screw on inside of handle). Not my idea for a first date, but not too bad (let's be real - these locks weren't made for Wells Fargo or anythnig). As far as the price on padded covers, can't remember where. Mine needs replacing so I was looking about six months ago. Don't know if it was online or in buddy's shop catalog (he owns his own upholstery shop). Choosing to wait until car is mechanically right, I have simply put on black covers with red bowtie (of course cut and glued for custom fit to old leather covers). Plastic backing on seats hides any untidy edges. Looks pretty good, exterior is red with black trim and in good shape. I will check on the leather covers and get back to you - I save everything, just hard to find it when I need it.
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Re: Interior Resteration/Vette magazine article (BIG K)
In the article it uses "sound insulation". I want heat barriers too.
Is there something that will do both? Or do I need to buy both.
Is there something that will do both? Or do I need to buy both.
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Re: Interior Resteration/Vette magazine article (smacko)
loflyin, actually I think that we are talking about the same piece, but at oppisite ends. Where I'm having the problem is where it goes from horizontal to verticle just below where the hatch glass comes down and latches. As you look down on it from the tail end, the carpet "bows" away from the back twards the seats. I would imagin that the carpet tucks up under the plastic piece just under the hatch somehow.
smacko, much grass (spainish). Great idea looking to marine applications to to find material.
smacko, much grass (spainish). Great idea looking to marine applications to to find material.
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Re: Interior Resteration/Vette magazine article (BIG K)
When I redid my sport seats the lumbar was shot so I mounted the recline and bolster switches underneath and filled in the holes in the foam
much more comfortable not having those switches digging into my legs
much more comfortable not having those switches digging into my legs
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Re: Interior Resteration/Vette magazine article (BIG K)
smacko, much grass (spainish). Great idea looking to marine applications to to find material.
http://members.dodo.net.au/~smack/grasscam.html
