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Feb 09, 2009 13:02:43
sjboyer

The cars in the background are not mine as these were taken at the upholstery shop.

Feb 09, 2009 13:15:10
NZMGBs

Beautiful - but how did the cow feel about it? (typing as someone who's been Vegetarian for 14 years).

Paul ;-)





Feb 09, 2009 13:17:59
Mark Jones

Very, very nice.

Feb 09, 2009 13:27:43
Spinal Tap

Wow! Looks great!

If you don't mind me asking:

Where did you have it done at?

And

Is it custom, or did they install a kit from Moss/VB/etc.?

Cheers!

D

Feb 09, 2009 13:43:17
bleteaches6

Very nicely done. You'll be grinning from ear to ear at the next event with pride.

Feb 09, 2009 15:21:08
sjboyer

David,
Thanks. The work was done by Ogden Top and Trim in Berwyn, IL. They do a wide variety from vintage Rolls Royces, Jags to fifties hot rods. They have a signed (gloved box) Shelby Mustang 350 in the shop today. John thorugh out ideas for me to pick from. The design on the upper and bottom of the seats is a common Farrari element we stole.

Feb 09, 2009 16:56:52
neher

I'm almost afraid to ask how much it cost, but it sure is beautiful. Under 2K?

Feb 09, 2009 17:07:39
firebunkers23

Very clean interior. Those pros do one heck of a job, I like the tan with the black. That is what I am thinking of doing with my 71 except that I will have to do the work myself. I wish I could swing a pro job like yours. I am sure that mine will not come out as nice.

Feb 09, 2009 17:17:48
sjboyer

Pat,
It was just over because the leather I picked did not have a good vinyl match so all parts of the seat had to be leather. He threw in the black leather on the door toppers and the english wool carpets on the driver and passenger floors (left over from a Jag restore). Oh by the way, John is a friend.

Feb 09, 2009 20:21:04
NitroRustlerDriver

Looks great. Do you plan on leaving the door top rails black, or will those be recovered later? I like them black personally. Goes good with the black door handle/armrest.

Feb 09, 2009 22:38:03
BManBrian67

I like that pattern, NICE!

B

Feb 10, 2009 00:57:36
3885KOONTZ

OOOOOOOOOOOOOO, color me green with envy!

Feb 10, 2009 02:59:16
sultanoswing

NZMGBs Wrote:

Quote: "
Beautiful - but how did the cow feel about it? (typing as someone who's been Vegetarian for 14 years).
Paul ;-)
"


Not sure, but it didn't complain when I was eatin' the eye fillet! :p

Feb 10, 2009 06:42:10
scottydawg

Freaking SWEET. How much did that cost you? Did you use new foams? Where from?

Feb 10, 2009 07:33:28
Ken Plumstead

NZMGBs Wrote:

Quote: "
Beautiful - but how did the cow feel about it? (typing as someone who's been Vegetarian for 14 years).
Paul ;-)
"


Tender and juicy. Yum, yum. (Typing as someone who's been a Meat-a-tarian all of his life).

Feb 10, 2009 07:52:00
Spinal Tap

sjboyer Wrote:

Quote: "
David,
Thanks. The work was done by Ogden Top and Trim in Berwyn, IL. They do a wide variety from vintage Rolls Royces, Jags to fifties hot rods. They have a signed (gloved box) Shelby Mustang 350 in the shop today. John thorugh out ideas for me to pick from. The design on the upper and bottom of the seats is a common Farrari element we stole.
"


Thanks Scott. Yeah, Ogden T&T are certainly one of the best around town. A Porsche buddy of mine says they're the only place locally that can "properly" redo/fix a vintage 911. Not cheap, but you certainly get what you pay for.

There's a place near Harlem & Irving that I'm curious about, Ace Auto Interiors and Tops. I've never used them, but they're a lot closer to me than Berwyn. Any experience?

D

Feb 10, 2009 08:05:06
sjboyer

Andrew,
The black door toppers was part of the design (the old interior was Autumn Leaf) as well as the new black door pulls, the black door seal and black carpet.

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