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So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:44 am

here are a few pics of a resto-mod that's nearing completion with us. The door panels feature vinyl along the top, wood trim that matches the custom dash, fabric that matches the seats with a vinyl insert above the arm rest that mimics the original stitching and a carpet kick guard in the front lower corner. The rear panels have matching fabric that continues from the door panel to create a nice visual flow. I'll be posting complete pics in the next week or two as the project gets completed.

surfingfreeman · Post by **surfingfreeman** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:58 am

Nice work mark, what type of wood was used and can you recommend an exotic wood to use that really looks sharp, I currently have Walnut Burl but unfortunately the grain is cracking along the interface between the different grains, can you recommend a wood-working person that could cut new sections? Thanks
Mike

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:49 am

we use a local cabinet maker. He uses a laminate with European Beech with a medium oak stain

fiat218 · Post by **fiat218** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 7:13 pm

back seats going back in?
what year is that car

Exit98 · Post by **Exit98** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:23 pm

My guess is its an early small bumper car. Mark, what's the horizontial opening between the two big gauges

red107 · Post by **red107** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:36 pm

Love the color, Can't wait to see the final product

kmead · Post by **kmead** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 8:52 am

Looks really great. Is the paint color Laguna Blue from the 94/95 Miata?

I like the tie in of the fabric around the car, the wood onlay and the carpet kick zone.

I prefer the OE instruments but I am sure those will be nice and reliable.

Karl

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:34 am

the space between the tach and speedo is not an opening, it houses all of the warning lights; turn sig arrows, battery, oil pressure and brake warning lights. Above it will be a plaque the customer requested. The color is as close to the original blue as we could find. The car is a 73, 1608 motor

FiatBen · Post by **FiatBen** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 11:51 pm

Those door panels are SWEET!! Can't wait to see a full pictorial.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sat Sep 01, 2012 7:23 pm

here's a pic of the new top, German canvas in blue. The boot cover matches and the car is getting a matching tonneau cover. All blue German canvas. More pics coming next week once the interior is completed.

RRoller123 · Post by **RRoller123** » Sat Sep 01, 2012 8:44 pm

Really nice.

red107 · Post by **red107** » Sun Sep 02, 2012 9:44 am

Absolutely love the color scheme!!!

124JOE · Post by **124JOE** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:37 pm

fiat218 wrote:back seats going back in?
what year is that car

do ya need a set
all rear seats are the same
just different colors

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:51 pm

rear seats have already been done but aren't installed until the top is completed

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Sat Sep 29, 2012 7:46 pm

here a couple of pics of the outside, full pictorial is in the works

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