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chevy_mike · 06-15-2008, 12:02 AM

When I did my last '68 C10, I did the entire interior in grey tweed. Dash, door panels, roof, pillars, kick panels, etc. It came out sweet but this was also 10+ years ago.

So are tweed interiors out now a days? I just picked up another '68 and was thinking about doing this again, since it is fairly cheap and easy to do.

Thoughts???

67_C-30 · 06-15-2008, 12:09 AM

Part of the GONE network IMO. I file it with Heartbeat stickers, teal metallic paint, and Hot pink accent striping. Go stock, and it will never out style!

see ten · 06-15-2008, 12:10 AM

What he said^^^

semperfidoordie · 06-15-2008, 12:18 AM

wth is tweed?

CG · 06-15-2008, 12:23 AM

Me personally I never liked em. But I prefer stock or early 70s and older styling.

Tweed interiors are out if you dont like them. Whether something is in or out seems like it should be a personal decision.

c10crazy · 06-15-2008, 01:07 AM

How can a material as comfortable and durable as tweed ever go out of style? Now velour is a different story

Texasbigblock · 06-15-2008, 01:11 AM

Tweed will never die!

72BlckButy · 06-15-2008, 02:25 AM

I think it's time has passed...

**clay68c10** · 06-15-2008, 02:30 AM

Put a fork in it, it's done.

caminokid · 06-15-2008, 08:00 AM

I never liked it much. But to each their own on it. If you like then go for it!

Longhorn Man · 06-15-2008, 10:01 AM

I never cared for it much myself... let alone covering every surface with it.
I haven't seen anything locally with tween in 10 years, with the exception of the left over pro street cars from the 80's.(the ones for show, not the real race car ones)

68,69 K20 · 06-15-2008, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Part of the GONE network IMO. I file it with Heartbeat stickers, teal metallic paint, and Hot pink accent striping. Go stock, and it will never out style!

Right on....

PanelDeland · 06-15-2008, 10:14 AM

I didn't care much for tweed when it was in style.I don't like it well enough to do a whole interior in it but maybe a seat and DP's.The only reason for that is comfort.If it's a driver the original is great but for a show truck leather is in.It works well in a driver too but is pricey.I think the real deal on a driver is to use something comfy that you like.To do a show truck I believe if you find something that is unique and has an understated look you can add a few points.

*1972Ryan* · 06-15-2008, 10:23 AM

tweed makes me think of burlap....just comes in more colors...way out!

caminokid · 06-15-2008, 11:03 AM

It reminds me of in the 70's when people would cover the whole inside of the truck or van with shag carpet...and I do mean everything inside!

MisterE72 · 06-15-2008, 11:43 AM

Forget tweed, suede, and Corinthian leather..they are all out. Crushed Velvet is the happenin thing baby...YEEEAAA

**Tom Vogel** · 06-15-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972Ryan

tweed makes me think of burlap....just comes in more colors...way out!

Bwahaaa... thats funny!

Thats why I think when it comes to paint, body, and interior, the closer to stock the better. These trucks are popular because they looked good from the factory. Keep it simple and it will be timeless.
Speaking of out... how about southwest colors and graphics?

PS... yea, I know my drivetrain isnt stock... but I hate slow.

avysittinon22s · 06-15-2008, 12:03 PM

I love tweed! Im doing a combination of tweed and vinyl in my 71. I covered the dash, bottom of door panels, and sides of console in vinyl. Covered custom door panels, sunvisors, headliner, kick panels, and top of console in tweed. I had seats done in velour/tweed combination. Its cheap and easy to work with. Everyone had there own opinion, so if you like it go for it! I dont like to see tweed just everywhere in the interior, but some people do. Ive also gone up around street rods and tweed will never be out for street rods!

19673ontree · 06-15-2008, 12:09 PM

tweed , it was once very popular but like a lot of thing's it was a fad and it has passed , ask your wife or your mom if she want's a frog pocketbook ?
yep they passed too !

**special-K** · 06-15-2008, 12:21 PM

They`ll always be in if you like them.I`m kinda stuck on roll`n`pleated vinyl.I don`t care what anyone else likes.They can do theirs how they like.

boogie67 · 06-15-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

They`ll always be in if you like them.I`m kinda stuck on roll`n`pleated vinyl.I don`t care what anyone else likes.They can do theirs how they like.

Right!! I like roll and pleat also.Im always gonna do my truck any way I like.

fnoblitt · 06-15-2008, 01:55 PM

mabey i'm old school ,but i went with tweed . its comfortable and on a hot day it's not going to stick to me .

70short · 06-15-2008, 02:10 PM

I like my interior

SCOTI · 06-15-2008, 02:18 PM

I like it as a fabric but I've never liked vehicles that had it on every square inch of the interior.

Tweed is great when used as an accent to other materials. It helps break things up, comes in many varietys, & wears well.

Some may say that tweed is done, but in a few years these 'all pleather' interiors that are the current rage will go the same route. My opinion is it will happen for the same reasons..... covering everything w/the same fabric becomes excessive.

For 60-80's trucks, a combination of stock w/different fabrics selectively used will keep them 'classic' looking w/a touch of modern updates as well.

Psycho71 · 06-15-2008, 02:30 PM

Funny, I just re-did the interior of my truck in Tweed. But I don't think I over did myself.

Here's a few pics.

The cheapie seat covers are a very temporary fix. The seat will get covered in the same tweed as well.

Might not be everybody's cup of tea, but then again, it ain't everybody's truck, it's mine.

Jay

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06-15-2008, 12:02 AM	#1
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	So are tweed interiors out? When I did my last '68 C10, I did the entire interior in grey tweed. Dash, door panels, roof, pillars, kick panels, etc. It came out sweet but this was also 10+ years ago. So are tweed interiors out now a days? I just picked up another '68 and was thinking about doing this again, since it is fairly cheap and easy to do. Thoughts???

06-15-2008, 12:09 AM	#2
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: So are tweed interiors out? Part of the GONE network IMO. I file it with Heartbeat stickers, teal metallic paint, and Hot pink accent striping. Go stock, and it will never out style! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

06-15-2008, 12:10 AM	#3
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CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: So are tweed interiors out? Me personally I never liked em. But I prefer stock or early 70s and older styling. Tweed interiors are out if you dont like them. Whether something is in or out seems like it should be a personal decision.

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