Changing the color of my interior from black to red, HELP

[hamad]

hey guys,

My truck has a black interior. I wanted to change it to the original red interior that came from the factory. After reading a couple of threads, i found out that some parts can be painted instead of replaced. So my question is, what should be painted and what should be replaced. I know for some parts one is able to do it both ways but I want to know the recommended way. My interior is in nearly in mint condition and nothing needs replacing anyways, but for the sake of the color swap I have to.

Another question I have is was the color that came from the factory red or burgundy, or was it both? I'm having a hard time deciding

If any of u fellows has a red in interior and wants to swap, I don't mind that too

(My truck is an 87 reg cab with auto everything with nearly mint interior and has only 65,000 original miles)

Thanks in advance =)

[1978chevybigten]

Originally Posted by hamad

hey guys,

My truck has a black interior. I wanted to change it to the original red interior that came from the factory. After reading a couple of threads, i found out that some parts can be painted instead of replaced. So my question is, what should be painted and what should be replaced. I know for some parts one is able to do it both ways but I want to know the recommended way. My interior is in nearly in mint condition and nothing needs replacing anyways, but for the sake of the color swap I have to.

Another question I have is was the color that came from the factory red or burgundy, or was it both? I'm having a hard time deciding

If any of u fellows has a red in interior and wants to swap, I don't mind that too

(My truck is an 87 reg cab with auto everything with nearly mint interior and has only 65,000 original miles)

Thanks in advance =)

kick panels, door panels, seat belt housing, sun visors, and possily the dash can be painted, carpet,seat, either redyed or replaced...

[motornut]

Originally Posted by hamad

hey guys,

My truck has a black interior. I wanted to change it to the original red interior that came from the factory. After reading a couple of threads, i found out that some parts can be painted instead of replaced. So my question is, what should be painted and what should be replaced. I know for some parts one is able to do it both ways but I want to know the recommended way. My interior is in nearly in mint condition and nothing needs replacing anyways, but for the sake of the color swap I have to.

Another question I have is was the color that came from the factory red or burgundy, or was it both? I'm having a hard time deciding

If any of u fellows has a red in interior and wants to swap, I don't mind that too

(My truck is an 87 reg cab with auto everything with nearly mint interior and has only 65,000 original miles)

Thanks in advance =)

if your a paid member,you can post yourself an "ad", I bet somebody wants it
or will swap it
thats your best bet
pics work great too!

[88Jimmy4x4]

paint anything plastic, replace anything that isnt

[hamad]

Thanks for your input guys.

Have to be replaced:
lower door panel carpet
kick panel carpet
velour for panel insert
bench
headliner
seat belts
carpet


Painted:
armrests
door panels
door straps
cab molding
dashboard
visors
door pockets

Is that about right or do you think i should do something differently ?

[Project77]

what color is the exterior on your truck? the reason i ask this is because i myself like my interior to go with the exterior scheme it adds character. (i two toned my interior to match my exterior)

ill post pics of what my exterior looks like and post pics of my interior

[Project77]

[hamad]

the exterior color of my truck is black, i think a dark truck needs a light interior, dont you think so ?

[Project77]

all depends on your personal opinion. i was hoping your exterior was two toned lol i wanted to see another person two tone the interior like mine lol

and ive always liked the 90's model 454ss trucks that had the black exterior then when you open the door BAM!!! everything is red lol

i do like what you are planning to do "ALL RED INTERIOR"

[mrhino]

just redyed or painted my plastic on my truck. check out the last page of my crew cab build thread It has what i used and how i did it.

[bigd65]

I'm going to get that very same seat. I already talked to one guy that has hat seat. How did you install yours
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[Project77]

bolted right up in mine

[bigd65]

That's great, I'm going to try and get it today
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[hamad]

so do i buy the red paint or burgundy paint ?

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by hamad

hey guys,

My truck has a black interior. I wanted to change it to the original red interior that came from the factory. After reading a couple of threads, i found out that some parts can be painted instead of replaced. So my question is, what should be painted and what should be replaced. I know for some parts one is able to do it both ways but I want to know the recommended way. My interior is in nearly in mint condition and nothing needs replacing anyways, but for the sake of the color swap I have to.

Another question I have is was the color that came from the factory red or burgundy, or was it both? I'm having a hard time deciding

If any of u fellows has a red in interior and wants to swap, I don't mind that too

(My truck is an 87 reg cab with auto everything with nearly mint interior and has only 65,000 original miles)

Thanks in advance =)

This is all personal preference, but I like a black interior in a black exterior.

If your black interior is nearly mint, I'd leave it.

The ladies at my house never liked the red (aka "burgandy/purple") interior in my truck and were delighted when I switched to black.

My $.01 -

K

[INSIDIOUS '86]

I would just find red panels. They are plenty easy to find as red is a popular color
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[motornut]

Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

I would just find red panels. They are plenty easy to find as red is a popular color
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much easier to do

Originally Posted by hamad

so do i buy the red paint or burgundy paint ?

red
my red went burgundy in my 78 burb lol

[1774btcrew]

I think of the door panels as a wear area and would not paint them as they scratch and wear off from use. As other members have said, the burgandy door panels are easy to come by.
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[kelsfine69]

I think this is the look you looking for? This is all stock GM Burgandy interior cept for the seat.

[hamad]

your interior is amazing ! but i was looking for something abit different, like this

[Gordonr1973]

Read this, (compliments of Jeff's website):

http://73-87.com/7387garage/interior/vinyl_dye.htm

[hamad]

This is what i was looking for

[dieseldawg142]

looks nice, retina burning, but nice. imo the lower metal part of the dash should be black just to break up all that red

[hamad]

Originally Posted by dieseldawg142

looks nice, retina burning, but nice. imo the lower metal part of the dash should be black just to break up all that red

Ya my truck is black so the metal would be black anyways, but I wanna know which color is this exactly, I know its not burgundy, but is it the nornal red sold ? Please help
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[MDc10]

[QUOTE=hamad;5789665]hey guys,

My truck has a black interior. I wanted to change it to the original red interior that came from the factory. After reading a couple of threads, i found out that some parts can be painted instead of replaced. So my question is, what should be painted and what should be replaced. I know for some parts one is able to do it both ways but I want to know the recommended way. My interior is in nearly in mint condition and nothing needs replacing anyways, but for the sake of the color swap I have to.

Another question I have is was the color that came from the factory red or burgundy, or was it both? I'm having a hard time deciding

I may be wrong but I think there is a color code inside your glove box that will tell you the color, and the number code from the factory.
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