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flamingbig10 · 09-02-2008, 10:25 PM

I need some ideas and help of making a custom show worthy interior for my truck, I really don't know what material I should use that will last in the sun, and is easy to use and I would like to cover the intire interior, i'm open to any ideas, and I will be changing every thing dealing with the inside of the truck except the guages and seats since they sit nice except there faded they were dark blue now they look almost white

here is what the interior looks like now

here is the outside for some inspiration

**N2TRUX** · 09-02-2008, 10:56 PM

Ultra-Leather is fairly easy to work with.

**old Rusty C10** · 09-02-2008, 10:57 PM

the one thing i see on your truck which to me glares as un finished is the fact you dont have any lower panels on the doors.. the rest of the truck looks great perfect in fact in the pics but those door bottoms are kinda bare... just my 2 cents

ca180 · 09-02-2008, 11:11 PM

Ummm...

I'd ditch all the diamond plate, fiberglass the dash and paint white, pick up some stock buckets in black vinyl or leather, and put these door panels on

They look like this in the truck

pilotj · 09-02-2008, 11:16 PM

ca180; Where did you get those panels and how much? I really like those!

ca180 · 09-02-2008, 11:37 PM

They're available over on CaptKaos's site

http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...tegory_Code=DP

Very nice, great price!

flamingbig10 · 09-02-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

the one thing i see on your truck which to me glares as un finished is the fact you dont have any lower panels on the doors.. the rest of the truck looks great perfect in fact in the pics but those door bottoms are kinda bare... just my 2 cents

I added lower carpet panels that I found in the trash and dyed them blue , but I havent took any pics yet

flamingbig10 · 09-03-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ca180

Ummm...

They look like this in the truck

I like them i'll keep them in mind

andresco50 · 09-03-2008, 05:35 PM

Check mine man. I reupholstered the dash pad with a kind of vinyl like Ultra-Leather you'll love the finish.. I only used bondo to fix the cracks.

Eighty-6 · 09-03-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ca180

Ummm...

I'd ditch all the diamond plate, fiberglass the dash and paint white, pick up some stock buckets in black vinyl or leather, and put these door panels on

They look like this in the truck

I don't see provisions for power windows. Do you have to modify these if you have power windows and locks?

ca180 · 09-03-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by andresco50

Check mine man. I reupholstered the dash pad with a kind of vinyl like Ultra-Leather you'll love the finish.. I only used bondo to fix the cracks.

Man, that is nice! Does it stretch pretty good? What is it actually called? I might like to do that myself. I was planning on just glassing it, but I like that better.

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Originally Posted by Eighty-6

I don't see provisions for power windows. Do you have to modify these if you have power windows and locks?

I'm sure you probably do have to drill or cut. These seem to lean more toward the sano approach. With this you could also upgrade to a newer style switch to match the door panels.

dubdeuce80 · 09-03-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Eighty-6

I don't see provisions for power windows. Do you have to modify these if you have power windows and locks?

i don't have those panels yet...but on my truck i had all the switches inside the ashtray/lighter compartment

piecesparts · 09-03-2008, 09:22 PM

Tweed or leather are the toughest materials to use. My tweed interior is 8 years old and it is a lot cheaper than leather. However my nextuck is going to be a leather interior, just to finish the show quality out on it.

andresco50 · 09-03-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ca180

Man, that is nice! Does it stretch pretty good? What is it actually called? I might like to do that myself. I was planning on just glassing it, but I like that better.

Is like ultra leather I bought it in a upholstery shop I don't know the name it streches very well

flamingbig10 · 09-03-2008, 11:35 PM

i'm probaly going to use tweed and leather on parts of the seats and door panels
is this a good deal for tweed http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.as...tfamilyid=1830

tvblazer78 · 09-04-2008, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ca180

Ummm...

I'd ditch all the diamond plate, fiberglass the dash and paint white, pick up some stock buckets in black vinyl or leather, and put these door panels on

They look like this in the truck

Yes you will have to drill or cut for the window crank. It was very easy to work with.

Mr79C10 · 09-04-2008, 05:19 PM

Those panels are sweeet!!

245.00 a pair?

crawdadfox · 09-04-2008, 07:48 PM

That is the best looking " pre-made" door panel kit for our style truck's i've seen!!

Eighty-6 · 09-04-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr79C10

Those panels are sweeet!!

245.00 a pair?

Yes that is for the pair. Here is the description of captkaos webpage.

"1973-1987 Custom Door Panels with carpet insert, armrest and cap insert. Made of waterproof, Black ABS plastic. Sold in Pairs. Attaches using dualloc velcro. Armrest connects to an L bracket that adds support to the panel for closing (comes with door pull kit)."

Eyegore · 09-05-2008, 12:28 AM

I've always liked this interior, I believe it belonged to another member.

ca180 · 09-05-2008, 08:22 AM

looks like the inside of a vintage wood boat

Eyegore · 09-05-2008, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ca180

looks like the inside of a vintage wood boat

Yep, and I like old boats

87Lowrider · 09-09-2008, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ca180

They're available over on CaptKaos's site

http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...tegory_Code=DP

Very nice, great price!

I'm gonna have to take my check book and drive down to Birmingham and sign a blank check for Chris... Those are sweet.

Kenny

**Captkaos** · 09-10-2008, 02:58 PM

That looks like Greg's Blazer.

bigblock73 · 09-10-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

That looks like Greg's Blazer.

It used to be, I am pretty sure he sold it.

It was on Barret Jackson (or another big name auction) at one point in time.

09-02-2008, 10:25 PM	#1
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	custom interior help I need some ideas and help of making a custom show worthy interior for my truck, I really don't know what material I should use that will last in the sun, and is easy to use and I would like to cover the intire interior, i'm open to any ideas, and I will be changing every thing dealing with the inside of the truck except the guages and seats since they sit nice except there faded they were dark blue now they look almost white here is what the interior looks like now here is the outside for some inspiration __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 09-02-2008 at 10:28 PM.

09-02-2008, 10:56 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: custom interior help Ultra-Leather is fairly easy to work with. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-02-2008, 10:57 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,316	Re: custom interior help the one thing i see on your truck which to me glares as un finished is the fact you dont have any lower panels on the doors.. the rest of the truck looks great perfect in fact in the pics but those door bottoms are kinda bare... just my 2 cents __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

09-02-2008, 11:11 PM	#4
ca180 tryin to get laid Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OK Posts: 198	Re: custom interior help Ummm... I'd ditch all the diamond plate, fiberglass the dash and paint white, pick up some stock buckets in black vinyl or leather, and put these door panels on They look like this in the truck Attached Images

09-02-2008, 11:16 PM	#5
pilotj Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 78	Re: custom interior help ca180; Where did you get those panels and how much? I really like those! __________________ 1979 Chevy C20 350/TH400 1974 Chevy C30 350/4speed

09-02-2008, 11:37 PM	#6
ca180 tryin to get laid Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OK Posts: 198	Re: custom interior help They're available over on CaptKaos's site http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...tegory_Code=DP Very nice, great price!

09-03-2008, 05:35 PM	#9
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: custom interior help Check mine man. I reupholstered the dash pad with a kind of vinyl like Ultra-Leather you'll love the finish.. I only used bondo to fix the cracks. Attached Images __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project) Last edited by andresco50; 09-03-2008 at 05:36 PM.

09-03-2008, 09:22 PM	#13
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: custom interior help Tweed or leather are the toughest materials to use. My tweed interior is 8 years old and it is a lot cheaper than leather. However my nextuck is going to be a leather interior, just to finish the show quality out on it. Attached Images

09-03-2008, 11:35 PM	#15
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: custom interior help i'm probaly going to use tweed and leather on parts of the seats and door panels is this a good deal for tweed http://www.stylintrucks.com/parts.as...tfamilyid=1830 __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

09-04-2008, 05:19 PM	#17
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: custom interior help Those panels are sweeet!! 245.00 a pair? __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den Last edited by Mr79C10; 09-04-2008 at 05:20 PM.

09-04-2008, 07:48 PM	#18
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: custom interior help That is the best looking " pre-made" door panel kit for our style truck's i've seen!!

09-05-2008, 12:28 AM	#20
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: custom interior help I've always liked this interior, I believe it belonged to another member. Attached Images __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

09-05-2008, 08:22 AM	#21
ca180 tryin to get laid Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OK Posts: 198	Re: custom interior help looks like the inside of a vintage wood boat

09-10-2008, 02:58 PM	#24
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: custom interior help That looks like Greg's Blazer. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

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