[flash]

i finally bit the bullet and changed out my vinyl for leather. i left the dash and door tops black vinyl, because it is a cab, and the sun is just too harsh on it.



while i was at it, i had big pockets added to the rear of the seats for more storage.



i went with a heavy grain on the dash and console, and a fine grain on the seats and door panels.



i still have a bit of work to do (adjusting, tightening, etc) but here are a couple of pics:

   

   

   

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[TSBeckman]

Looks awesome!

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[MB968]

Looks nice!!

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[flash]

thanks. i wrestled with this decision for years. i never wanted to deal with the maintenance of all that leather, and in a cab, the sun really does a number on it. but, now that i have a zip out rear window in the top, a lot of that hot weather baking is mitigated.



it all started because i moved the speakers forward. then the map pockets were blocking too much of the sound. so i went with the earlier door pockets. but, that left a big hole for the OEM speaker magnet. that meant new panels. then those didn't match the dash, so new dash. then neither of those matched the seats, so new seat panels. all because i couldn't deal with the OEM speaker location. in the end, my front speakers cost me about $3k. oh well. it's only money.



it sure feels nicer though. i had a little extra padding put under each armrest, and the center console lid.



the interior of the car is quieter too. i had extra padding added in the door panels, and the softer material bounces sound less. it's not a lot quieter, but it does make a difference.



i'll post some close up shots when i get everything all buttoned up.

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[rxter]

Those door pockets are the s*** dude. More functional - look way better. That's a fair amount of work and materials for under 3K.

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[Rap]

Wow

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[flash]

i agree on all points.



the pockets are incredibly functional. i can stick my wallet, phone, glasses, gloves, or whatever in there. i couldn't do that with the OEM pockets, at least not if i didn't want to have to go digging for them. i like the look better too. i never liked the grille material. the speaker location just plain sucked.



i also think i got a lot done for that amount of money, considering that i had somebody else make the panels, do the seats, and install the console and dash pieces. i really like this guy. he's a bit cranky, and doesn't like to be second guessed, but he does nice work.

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[968Syncro]

Looks mighty nice.



But I don't see a working cigar lighter or a functional ashtray. Do you use matches and throw the butts out the window?

Oh well, at least for now there are no French Fries, In-N-Out wrappers or <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/popcorn.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> under the seats!

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[flash]

lol - does anybody smoke anymore? i think i can count on one hand the number of people i know who smoke cigarettes. a few cigar smokers though.



lighter is on the workbench. i just forgot to stick it in the hole. ashtray is modified for the phone.



it's pretty rare that i eat in that car, so no fries and such to be found when i took out the seats.

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[ds968]

I'm sure no photos can do this justice..must look even better in person. .Looking forward to seeing it in a few weeks ..

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[TSBeckman]

What kind of head unit is that?

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[flash]

pioneer Z2. i have that unit in 3 of the cars.

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[rhudeboye]

putting your cars value right around $303,000.00



LOOKS Amazing Flash.

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[tamathumper]

Coolio! <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/biggrin.png" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[Darryl]

I bet it smells good too!

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[ryker]

I was thinking the same thing about it smelling new, Darryl. And those Recaro seats are amazing! Such a perfect match in the two tone cashmere/black. Our narrow OEM seats don't work very well for my 6'3" frame.

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[ds968]

[quote name='Darryl' timestamp='1361547541' post='139090']

I bet it smells good too!

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well, except the seats...flash sits on those.. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.png" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[Darryl]

Yeah, I though about that after I posted......all we need is Flash running around yelling....."hey everybody, come smell my seats!"

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[Qfrank]

I love the door pocket, and giant speaker.

Looks similar to the BMW 335 door panel.

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[flash]

thanks. i'm really looking forward to taking advantage of the new features.

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