My 86 build

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by nlped

What brand or supplier are you using for the dye?

I get it from USA1 Industries. The colors are spot on, to the original colors.

[TKCR]

Got all the dyeing done.

[nlped]

TK, those look GrEaT!!! I’ve decided to redo my headliner (the current one has some sag) so I’m going to be pulling all these pieces. If they don’t clean up well, I’ll be placing another order with USA1.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by nlped

TK, those look GrEaT!!! I’ve decided to redo my headliner (the current one has some sag) so I’m going to be pulling all these pieces. If they don’t clean up well, I’ll be placing another order with USA1.

Thanks!! I really enjoy doing these. I like turning something back to looking new again.
I had redone my headliner also. And have done a few since then. In fact, when my parents get here from Florida at the end of the week, I’m going to redo my dads 96 Jaguar he just bought a few months ago. His headliner is sagging pretty bad.

[LT7A]

Cool that you're going to help your dad out.

[TKCR]

I’ve had my Dads Jag for about a week. Did quite a bit of work on it.
1) reupholstered the headliner
2) repaired the door panel that had the corner broken
3) did some leather crack repair on the seats
4) detailed the entire interior

[TKCR]

Here are the pics for the seat repair. The first 2 pics show the condition that the seats were in. There was a really bad wear spot on the drivers seat back area, as you slide into the seat. All the seats were repaired with Leather Crack Filler and then dyed. I also used a Leather Rejuvenator after the dye process, and when the dye was completely dry.
The last 3 pics are AFTER pics.

[TKCR]

I’m really hoping to get Big Red out more, maybe hit a few local car shows. I’m finally getting caught up with a lot of stuff that has been needing & taking most of my time. One, was the grass. I not only mow mine, but several of my neighbors. And with all the non-stop rain we have been having the last several months, it’s been a challenge.

[nlped]

Wow!!!! That all looks GREAT! To think that I’m chicken about pulling the headliner out of mine is kinda ridiculous after imagining what was involved in pulling the Jag one.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by nlped

Wow!!!! That all looks GREAT! To think that I’m chicken about pulling the headliner out of mine is kinda ridiculous after imagining what was involved in pulling the Jag one.

It really wasn’t that bad, my Dad helped. He was pretty nervous about having to fold the headliner, to get it in & out. Especially putting it back in, after the new upholstery. The color was not an 100% with the sunroof, visors and roof console. But there is a lot of 2 tone colors in the car, so Dad opted to leave it as is. He liked the 2 tone look, it goes along with the rest of the interior.
Our truck headliners are a breeze, compared to doing a car. Cleaning the old foam off, is really most of the work.

[rgunlock]

Very nice job! It's pretty amazing what you were able to do with the seats from what I can see in the pictures.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by rgunlock

Very nice job! It's pretty amazing what you were able to do with the seats from what I can see in the pictures.

Thank You Rick!! It was my 1st time working with cracked leather. I was truly amazed at how this stuff worked. I only found it, because of looking at the place where I got the dye. This Leather Dye company, had the color, that matched his interior color. But they also have this cream for the crack repair. It all comes in a kit. Watched a few videos and gave it a whirl. And here I have been turning people away, with my Detailing that I do. I have had several people ask about doing Seat repairs, and I wasn’t sure how to fix that, know I do!

[TKCR]

Last night was my towns local Car Show, Bellefontaine’s Hot Summer Nights. My brother came up also, so we parked together. We didn’t participate in the parade, which all the cars in the show drive into town from the fairgrounds, where they all line up. Some of us just come into town and parked. The parade took almost an hour. I did the parade once, and Big Red didn’t like it at all. It’s too slow moving, and your just sitting in slow moving traffic. And it’s only 2 blocks from the fairgrounds into downtown. Biggest show yet for Bellefontaine, 354 total vehicles! We had fun, got to see a lot of the people I used to work with, at Honda.
I’m the one with the Chevrolet shirt. My girlfriend is next to me. On the end, is one of my best friends from work, she came out to sit with us.

[TKCR]

Another little project I did for my Dad’s Jag, was his center console. His was broke and the PO had glued the cup holder lid shut. I found him a perfect condition one, in a salvage yard. Only problem, it was the wrong color. So it got re-dyed. It turn out great! The last photo, is with the re-dyed console installed. The damaged console is laying on the seat.

[Rich84]

Where can you get the chrome from?? I want to add the carpet to my doors.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by Rich84

Where can you get the chrome from?? I want to add the carpet to my doors.

USA1 Industries or LMC. I have an extra set, if I don’t screw up the 1st set, I can sell you the other set.

[gmachinz]

Damn them seats look great! You should design your own “buildsheet” for them and stuff em halfway inside the foam between that and the grid!

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by gmachinz

Damn them seats look great! You should design your own “buildsheet” for them and stuff em halfway inside the foam between that and the grid!

That is an awesome idea!

[TKCR]

Got the aftermarket belts out, and started putting the OEM belts in.

[moregrip]

great work! You're extremely talented!

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by moregrip

great work! You're extremely talented!

Thank you! I never thought of myself being talented, just OCD

[TKCR]

Got the Lower Door Panel Carpets done. Put the stainless steel trim on. Dyed the vents Charcoal.

[TKCR]

Got the Buckle center belts in. The belts I found were in really nice shape, other than this frayed section. So I cut it off, since it was close to the end, and sewed it back up. That repair is done and all the belts are mounted in the truck.

[TKCR]

This has been a long time coming, finally got my Jack & Tools mounted, along with a new sticker.

[GRAY GOOSE]

Where did you get your door panels? I am looking for a set of original door panels for my 83. I don't mide if the are not new. I can redo them.