midlifecrisis
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| posted on 21/11/04 at 10:19 AM |
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Interior Panelling
Probably been mentioned here before ,but....... I,m looking at re-panneling my interior . Thinking of bare aly ,stuck over the existing panels which
are painted aly .Have seen a couple of cars done like this ,and they look the dogs gonads !Anyone any comments about durability etc? ROD
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 21/11/04 at 10:35 AM |
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Like this ?
Image deleted by owner
[Edited on 21-11-04 by mangogrooveworkshop]
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midlifecrisis
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| posted on 21/11/04 at 10:43 AM |
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Yeah ,but without the strap! The ones I saw did make the car look functional ,which I liked ,but was wondering about when the heat from the sun is on
it ,it may be a bit hot ?
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Peteff
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| posted on 21/11/04 at 11:00 AM |
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I got some vinyl off ebay.
I'm going to use it to make stuff. 3mx .5m for £20 all in. If you get fed up of polishing you could cover it with that.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=72230&item=7935398092&rd=1
Several lots in there. It is a lot of material and would probably cover the outside as well 
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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midlifecrisis
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| posted on 21/11/04 at 11:49 AM |
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At least the panel shapes would be there for padding later on ,as you say.I can get the vinyl cheap from our local market . My main prob is I have
green coloured seats,which were there when I bought the car ,&cant find a perfect match for the colour .Theyre really comfy,and I'm loathe
to change them . that upholstery paint I'snt really effective ,hence my idea to neutralize everything with aly panneling . ROD
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midlifecrisis
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| posted on 21/11/04 at 11:52 AM |
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The more I look at that aly panneled interior ,the more i think ,GIMME,GIMME!!
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 21/11/04 at 12:20 PM |
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mine is bare ally inside,dosnt really get that hot when standing in the sun,probly cos we dont get that much sun
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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zetec
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| posted on 21/11/04 at 12:23 PM |
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I'm making new interior panels. Mine are covered, but the same idea might look good in ali. some pics on archive.
[Edited on 21/11/04 by zetec]
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midlifecrisis
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| posted on 21/11/04 at 01:08 PM |
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Zetec,they look good ! Was toying with the idea of leving most of the interior showing the chassis ,then just panelling either side of the seat area .
ROD
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cerbera
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| posted on 21/11/04 at 04:50 PM |
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I must agree....nice job zetec
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dern
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| posted on 22/11/04 at 09:12 AM |
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Do you need interior panels for the sva or can you leave chassis rails exposed if you like?
Thanks,
Mark
[Edited on 22/11/04 by dern]
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Peteff
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| posted on 22/11/04 at 09:47 AM |
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You can leave them exposed, most do I think.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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midlifecrisis
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| posted on 22/11/04 at 05:47 PM |
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I've always found interiors difficult to make look 'factory finished'. I tend to go for wacky ,wayout interiors that use the design
,rather than the finish to distract you ! Not so much scope on a Locost for way out stuff though! Not really interested in boring old black
,don't want to copy anyone else ,so its hard for me to decide what to do . ROD
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vintagebuilder
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 03:53 PM |
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I've seen an MK Indy with the interior covered in a very short, tight pile carpet, almost like black "Flotex" carpet. Does anyone
know who could supply any of this?
Regards
David
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 07:09 PM |
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I bought mine from the Exeter show, 2 big rolls cost £10, it is short looped pile and a transparent plastic backing.
 
Rescued attachment Interior2.jpg
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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midlifecrisis
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 07:17 PM |
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Won't the carpet get wet and start to smell? ROD
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 23/11/04 at 07:47 PM |
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I thought of that, they are only on the vertical surfaces, and they are fully synthetic so no rot
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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vintagebuilder
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| posted on 24/11/04 at 09:12 AM |
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Mark,
That's exactly what I'm looking for. Since there are no shows in the immediate future can you remember the company you bought the rolls
from. I could then get the carpet mail order.
Regards
David
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 24/11/04 at 07:33 PM |
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I cannot remember the name, but they were on T2 all the years I have been. Someone must still have their show program
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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vintagebuilder
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| posted on 26/11/04 at 06:13 PM |
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Mark,
Thanks for that. Can anyone who has visited the Exeter show help?
Regards
David
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shaywez
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| posted on 4/12/04 at 11:38 AM |
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carpet
I also bought some of the same stuff, i still have there card in my garage so will post details later ok.
What is the best thing to use as a backing anybody, also what about the floor covering?
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shaywez
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| posted on 4/12/04 at 01:10 PM |
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carpet
Nidex Mats
Tel/Fax 01788816527
Mobile 07973421769
07973268058
E-Mail NIDEX MATS@AOL.COM
Hope this helps
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vintagebuilder
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| posted on 5/12/04 at 09:17 PM |
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Thanks for the info .I'll give them a ring and ask for a sample.
David
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splitrivet
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| posted on 6/12/04 at 10:59 AM |
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Where are you at David, I bought some of that clear backed stuff from a local carpet warehouse.
Cheers,
Bob
I used to be a Werewolf but I'm alright nowwoooooooooooooo
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vintagebuilder
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| posted on 6/12/04 at 09:20 PM |
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Bob,
I'm in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
David
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