44070dart
How the hell did I get this old..
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has anyone done there own, looking for some tips want to do mine own
Yea I remember lol I like them I'd like to find one is decent shape to fix up.Yep we had a conversation about them the other day. I have 63, 65, 68 (formal roof) Fairlanes and 68 Torino fastback.
Had a '57 '500' Does that count? I thought everything on that car was cool except the horrible headlights. Last minute change from the newly designed quads (made it in 58) back to singles for '57 lighting rules.That is a really cool video series I will have to go subscribe and watch more!!
I have i ever mentioned how cool fairlanes are?
Yea those where cool too. My neighbor has a 57 fairlane hardtop convertible! It is super cool.Had a '57 '500' Does that count? I thought everything on that car was cool except the horrible headlights. Last minute change from the newly designed quads (made it in 58) back to singles for '57 lighting rules.
I cut 60's Lincoln 4 door convertible door panels out from .093 ABS plastic for my boss when he re-does the door panels (also making the seat back panels to recover also) they turn out pretty good,are weather proof don't break when you pull out the clips and just look better for durability.I was talking to the local upholsterer, there are plastic sheets used instead of wood fibre.
Im thinking i will try it.
I usually can find that type of trim vinyl (really light weight thin stuff and does not wear really well) in specialty trim or upholstery shops. In order to get the correct horizontal and vertical seams you really need a sonic welder/seam roller . we have ours made from heavier vinyl and sent to a place in california and have a roll of 40 yards done at a time. You could try a vacuforming company since they usually have a sonic welder and might do it cheaper for small quantities.dartfreak where did you find vinyl with the lines in it .. guess if you have marine grade for backer you could find a walnut veneer for the upper part..
Sorry I just saw this. I found it on Ebay i just searched pleated marine vinyl. The walnut veneer is a good ideadartfreak where did you find vinyl with the lines in it .. guess if you have marine grade for backer you could find a walnut veneer for the upper part..
Love my white interior.I haven't done it yet but I'm considering the same idea ! Here is what I had in mind. I want mine to look as original as possible without spending 600 on new panels i have my original nasty wore out ones to use as a pattern. So I'm thinking about using real wood backer and sealing it for protection against moisture and the elements . The top section I want to stain and clear to give it a real wood grain appearance and the. Measure down with my original ones and adhere some pleated marine vinyl and wrap it nice and tight then it's a matter of cutting the holes for the armrests and window cranks. Idk how well it would work but in my head it sounds pretty good lol. My only concern is one finding pretty enough panels to get a good wood grain and 2 finding it thin enough to make it work but still be strong enough! The pic below is the original look I'm going for the other is the vinyl I found. I'm considering a white interior but haven't decided 100% yet
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That is a beautiful barracuda!! Love it!
Sooooo many questions Riddler. Can you share info on your seats, console and how you made the door cards?