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My Coupe Project
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Kai,
Our local paint store is able to match the color of the leather and make a solvent based dye which they put in a spray can. I believe it is an SEM product and when done correctly can be quite durable.
Hi Gary,
I wasn't planning on using the chrome base for the door pull though I do like the detail. Scott was referring to the polished decorative metal strips that run along the panels.
Can you post pictures of one of your door panels? I would like to see how they turned out!!!
Thank you!
Mike
The plastic chrome under the door rests were for an e3.
negatory - not the chrome trims i was talking about ... i was referring to the linear trims, one that goes full width from front to back above the map pocket, and the one that goes behind the armrest. i think even that one will fit with the leather on the armrest. the plates that are for an e3 ... nope
Mike,
You asked for some pictures of the leather armrests. These were originally done in 1987, when the car was completely restored/customized by the owner. He liked grey interiors, so he had all new leather and carpet done in monochrome medium grey. The shop that did the restoration specialized in Ferrari restorations and did excellent work (they had previously restored one of the CS owner's Ferraris, which went to Pebble Beach Concours and was a trophy winner there). All the leather was still very soft and pliable after 28 years, when I bought the car last May.
I prefer tan/black interiors, so I've changed the carpet to the OE e9 black, and have dyed or am dyeing all the interior leather to a Mercedes Bamboo color. So,that is what you see in these pictures.
Keep up the good work, your car is going to be beautiful.
You asked for some pictures of the leather armrests. These were originally done in 1987, when the car was completely restored/customized by the owner. He liked grey interiors, so he had all new leather and carpet done in monochrome medium grey. The shop that did the restoration specialized in Ferrari restorations and did excellent work (they had previously restored one of the CS owner's Ferraris, which went to Pebble Beach Concours and was a trophy winner there). All the leather was still very soft and pliable after 28 years, when I bought the car last May.
I prefer tan/black interiors, so I've changed the carpet to the OE e9 black, and have dyed or am dyeing all the interior leather to a Mercedes Bamboo color. So,that is what you see in these pictures.
Keep up the good work, your car is going to be beautiful.
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Looks very sharp Gary! I like the detail and I bet all that leather makes the car smell great!
Time for some exhaust
The coupe took a ride to the exhaust shop for a new exhaust system. A little ride on the tow truck and now a little time at the exhaust shop.
I can barely take a picture while the car is on the ground so why would I expect to be able to take anything decent while its in the air?
Down pipes, and o2 sensor.
I was trying to get a shot of the exhaust.
The coupe took a ride to the exhaust shop for a new exhaust system. A little ride on the tow truck and now a little time at the exhaust shop.
I can barely take a picture while the car is on the ground so why would I expect to be able to take anything decent while its in the air?
Down pipes, and o2 sensor.
I was trying to get a shot of the exhaust.
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so Mike,
what kind of stainless exhaust is that? custom or something else
what kind of stainless exhaust is that? custom or something else
digixjairo
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I would like the recommendation to that shop. I live in LA.
RonP
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Very snappy Mikey!
W&N sells it, take a look at their Coupe exhausts and you will see it listed as a complete set.
I had to have custom down pipes, and cross pipe made since I have non factory headers.
It is a place called Orange County Muffler in Costa Mesa, also known as B&F.
Headliner
A little more progress.
A little more progress.
Looks fantastic! Did you buy that headliner from somewhere or is it custom-made by Juan? I'm in need of a new headliner too..
Cheers,
Cheers,
Handmade by Juan, the maestro.
He is a craftsman and I think you are lucky to have him nearby.
rediculous that I was forced to forced to wear a race snood while working on his car.
Bryl cream does NOT stain anything.
Hmmmpf
Bryl cream does NOT stain anything.
Hmmmpf
Don, thank you for coming down this weekend! Your help was quite amazing and extremely appreciated. I feel like we took many steps forward and that you accomplished quite a bit. Lets see what happens in the next week or so.
that is turning out very nicely
appreciations !
appreciations !