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| billh1963 |
 Nov 10 2020, 01:11 PM
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Car Hoarder!  Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States  |
I'm getting really close to redoing the interior on BB. It's currently all tan. It looks good but is getting tired and I think I want something new.
I'm leaning real hard towards the red tartan seats. But, even with that I'm concerned that black door cards, dash, backpad, etc. on a black car may be too much. I might need some tartan elsewhere to break up the black. What do you guys think? Here's an example of a tartan door panel. This is a bit over the top for me but gives you an idea.  |
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| tygaboy |
Nov 10 2020, 01:13 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,287 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California 
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I think the door panels look GREAT all matchy match to the seats! I'd try it with the door panels but maybe not the dash. Just a thought.
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| Cairo94507 |
Nov 10 2020, 01:24 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,741 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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Hi Bill - I second Chris' comments - doors yes, dash no. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| ValcoOscar |
Nov 10 2020, 01:26 PM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,383 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California 
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For me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I'm doing tartan seat inserts and dash....leaving door panels stock.
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| Unobtanium-inc |
Nov 10 2020, 02:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,208 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None
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My Gmund 057 door panel is Tartan, so they have always done it.
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| VegasRacer |
 Nov 10 2020, 02:42 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,504 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(billh1963 @ Nov 10 2020, 11:11 AM)  I might need some tartan elsewhere to break up the black. What do you guys think? Seats - For Sure Dude. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Dash - Absolutely NOT. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/skull.gif) Door Panels - No thank you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bandit.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Maybe just the top door sill or the arm rest for a splash of color. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/crest.gif) |
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| AZBanks |
Nov 10 2020, 02:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,062 Joined: 7-December 05 From: New River, AZ Member No.: 5,245 Region Association: Southwest Region
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seats and dash - Yes
door panels - maybe |
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| rjames |
Nov 10 2020, 03:12 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,927 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(VegasRacer @ Nov 10 2020, 12:42 PM) QUOTE(billh1963 @ Nov 10 2020, 11:11 AM) I might need some tartan elsewhere to break up the black. What do you guys think? Seats - For Sure Dude. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Dash - Absolutely NOT. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/skull.gif) Door Panels - No thank you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bandit.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Maybe just the top door sill or the arm rest for a splash of color. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/crest.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Doing the dash makes it look dated but not in a cool way, more like a leisure suit dated kind of way. |
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| john77 |
Nov 10 2020, 03:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 621 Joined: 21-February 14 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 17,027 Region Association: Southern California
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Not tartan, but I have a red dash front and red door cards with black seats and black carpeted firewall.
I think matching two of the three works well - so door panels/dash, or dash/seat inserts, or door panels/seats - but all three is a bit much. The great thing about the dash front is it really aint hard to redo it if you don't like it. (IMG:https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50588177821_b95cde7bd9.jpg) |
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| Sway Bar |
Nov 10 2020, 03:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 17-December 19 From: Okanagan Valley, Great White North Member No.: 23,743 Region Association: None |
Where is that reference pic from? I think I've seen that car now locally? Mexico Blue, 993 VarioRam, etc...
It's all personal flavor, but I personally thought all 3 surfaces was a little too much. Felt over done and lost its affect. So 2 of the 3 maybe the better route. Seat Inserts Always. Maybe add the door panels but I think the dash doesn't quite feel right....but again, each to their own. Part of the fun with these cars. |
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| mrholland2 |
Nov 10 2020, 04:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 750 Joined: 7-September 11 From: Santa Maria,CA Member No.: 13,531 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(billh1963 @ Nov 10 2020, 11:11 AM) I'm getting really close to redoing the interior on BB. It's currently all tan. It looks good but is getting tired and I think I want something new. I'm leaning real hard towards the red tartan seats. But, even with that I'm concerned that black door cards, dash, backpad, etc. on a black car may be too much. I might need some tartan elsewhere to break up the black. What do you guys think? Here's an example of a tartan door panel. This is a bit over the top for me but gives you an idea. Seats yes, door cards yes. Dash-solid non-black that is one of the colors in the plaid. |
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| steuspeed |
Nov 10 2020, 04:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,006 Joined: 12-July 11 From: Portland, Oregon Member No.: 13,308 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I hear you on black/black is too much black. Start with the seats and see how you like it. I think on a black car doing all 3 would would really pop. Singer does the same material on dash/doors/seat inserts on all their cars. It's a cohesive look no matter what material you pick.
MANCHESTER the most wild example http://singervehicledesign.com/works/ |
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| mbseto |
Nov 10 2020, 05:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 6-August 14 From: Cincy Member No.: 17,743 Region Association: North East States |
The broad tartan looks good. If it were a tight tartan or a houndstooth, it might look a little too busy.
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| bigkensteele |
Nov 10 2020, 06:55 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(ValcoOscar @ Nov 10 2020, 11:26 AM) For me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I'm doing tartan seat inserts and dash....leaving door panels stock. Same here. My seats are done and Mark was able to hook me up with a remnant for the dash panel too. I will try it out and see if I like it. If not, I can always go back to black. |
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| Front yard mechanic |
Nov 10 2020, 07:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,160 Joined: 23-July 15 From: New Mexico Member No.: 18,984 Region Association: None
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/clown2.gif) red tartan
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| Steve |
Nov 10 2020, 08:31 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,580 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(billh1963 @ Nov 10 2020, 11:11 AM) I'm getting really close to redoing the interior on BB. It's currently all tan. It looks good but is getting tired and I think I want something new. I'm leaning real hard towards the red tartan seats. But, even with that I'm concerned that black door cards, dash, backpad, etc. on a black car may be too much. I might need some tartan elsewhere to break up the black. What do you guys think? Here's an example of a tartan door panel. This is a bit over the top for me but gives you an idea. I'm a big fan of what the factory does and they only did the seats. Doing the whole interior reminds me of Space Balls, where after ludicrous speed, they went plaid. |
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| billh1963 |
Nov 10 2020, 08:33 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
The picture I posted was a random one I pulled off the Internet.
I appreciate the opinions. I agree that the seats are a definite. I'm still undecided on door panels or dash. Lots to think about! |
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| gonzo54 |
Nov 10 2020, 08:34 PM
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Orange Crush Group: Members Posts: 224 Joined: 10-May 19 From: Seal Beach, CA Member No.: 23,112 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(ValcoOscar @ Nov 10 2020, 11:26 AM) For me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I'm doing tartan seat inserts and dash....leaving door panels stock. Oscar, your seats look GREAT! I like the tartan look on your car- |
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| mepstein |
Nov 10 2020, 08:45 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,258 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Bill - I asked 914rubber to make me some door panels to match their seat covers.
I was thinking I would do the GT style leather door pulls so more of the material will show. Attached thumbnail(s)  Attached image(s) 
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| steuspeed |
Nov 10 2020, 09:25 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,006 Joined: 12-July 11 From: Portland, Oregon Member No.: 13,308 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Those door panels look great! GT door pulls I would not do. Plenty of plaid to see as is. Stick with the stock armrest.
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