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WigglesTheHoly · 08-22-2010, 11:52 PM

I want to break up the interior of my truck a bit. EVERYTHING is red and I am a little overwhelmed by it. I want to tone it down a bit. What do you think I should do for a secondary color and what would you change?

The seat has the cover on it still its red vinyl underneath. I'm also going to have my headliner reupholstered sometime coming up.

Thanks in advanced for all help in making this decision.

cor86 · 08-23-2010, 12:15 AM

Looks good, even though I have never cared for red interiors. Maybe a black dash? If so, paint/dye the map pockets to match. Black carpet would look good too. Then you could paint/dye the door panels black, along with the headliner trim, and get a black seat cover. Yup, that would break up the red a little

In all seriousness, black carpet and maybe paint/dye the dash and map pockets.

Chionos GMs · 08-23-2010, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by cor86

looks good, even though i have never cared for red interiors. Maybe a black dash? If so, paint/dye the map pockets to match. Black carpet would look good too. Then you could paint/dye the door panels black, along with the headliner trim, and get a black seat cover. Yup, that would break up the red a little

In all seriousness, black carpet and maybe paint/dye the dash and map pockets.

x2

**78 Big10 454** · 08-23-2010, 12:42 AM

x3. Red/Black is a nice, eye-appealing combo.

trenchwarfare · 08-23-2010, 12:54 AM

A black dash would look better with the bezel and steering wheel.

KAC · 08-23-2010, 01:46 AM

I would say Black Dash w/black seat cover or Black Dash w/ Black Carpet...

76/85 Truck · 08-23-2010, 02:42 AM

I think all those sound great. I'd definately do something black on the door panels. Maybe tape off the area where the silver trim on the doors are (where the armrest, window crank, and door handle are). And paint the rest of the panel black. That'd look good!

WigglesTheHoly · 08-23-2010, 09:02 AM

Thanks for the ideas guys, If the dash pad were cracked I'd be all over the dash pad replacement Idea but I can't bring myself to removing the original dash(thats right that is the original dash pad) what is everyone's opinion on throwing a dark gray carpet in and a matching headliner then get the seat redone with gray cloth and red vinyl trim and inlay.

Jonboy · 08-23-2010, 09:05 AM

As much as I hate red interiors, yours is really nice. I would leave it alone, and I bet it will grow on you. My 79 had a red interior, and I actually grew to almost like it. What does the seat look like under the cover? If it is nice, get rid of the saddle blanket, and that will brighten up the interior a ton.

WigglesTheHoly · 08-23-2010, 10:00 AM

@ Jonboy seat is Bright red like the rest of the interior. lol

tucsonjwt · 08-23-2010, 10:09 AM

I would leave it alone. If you do repaint (with SEM, or similar paint) my experience is that the soft surfaces will be OK, but on the hard surfaces the paint will wear off if you scrape something against it (like your foot, seat belt buckle, etc.) A clean OEM red color is better than another color that is wearing off, needs to be touched up periodically. Most guys don't care about color much, only condition.

WigglesTheHoly · 08-23-2010, 10:23 AM

ya I don't want to molest any of the interior pieces if anything I would replace with new and keep the old pieces in boxes with mothballs and wrapped in plastic being original parts as they are. I'm starting to envision black carpet a black and red seat and up in the air on the headliner

WigglesTheHoly · 08-23-2010, 10:25 AM

hmm now that I'm thinking about maybe even just changing the color of the floor mats would help.go with black floor mats would break up the red take over.

*nbpro* · 08-23-2010, 10:32 AM

the interior looks good to me wish my interior look that good Trade ???

WigglesTheHoly · 08-23-2010, 10:43 AM

na I know it looks good I'm just being taken over by too much red. Looking for something to help me keep my sanity.(like I still have that anyway) I think I may go by the store tonight and pickup some new floor mats and see what It does for me.

*nbpro* · 08-23-2010, 10:46 AM

black dash pad cover ?

WigglesTheHoly · 08-23-2010, 10:50 AM

Thats what everyone keeps mentioning....its become impregnated in my mind now...I may just have to have two dash pads and depending on how I am feeling be able to switch them out lol. I just can't bring myself to dropping money on one when the one I have is in such amazing shape for an original.

Keith Seymore · 08-23-2010, 10:58 AM

Mine was burgandy interior/red exterior originally.

I went back together with a black interior; I like it - I think it really "pops".

K

WigglesTheHoly · 08-23-2010, 11:12 AM

Keith what did you use on the floor? Is that a pre cut item or is that a custom job with a roll of the stuff?

Chionos GMs · 08-23-2010, 12:04 PM

Maybe a black dash cover to prevent your dash from cracking.

WigglesTheHoly · 08-23-2010, 12:06 PM

I like your thinking Chionos

Chionos GMs · 08-23-2010, 12:41 PM

Well thats a first. We had a black one like this http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=104 used double sided tape instead of velcro. Now it has a carpet dash cover. My 82 is a red interior with a saddle blanket cover like yours and black rubber floor mats.

Also did you ditch the running boards?? That might help your interior

BigRed76 · 08-23-2010, 12:47 PM

i like the dash cover idea too. it would be a shame to still have the original dash pad in perfect condition and then have it start to crack

WigglesTheHoly · 08-23-2010, 01:07 PM

no taping for me I would just lay it on and maybe sew some weights into the corners don't want to put any adhesive on the dash. I haven't ditched the running boards yet but will be in the near future as well as the obscenely large mud flaps.00

Chionos GMs · 08-23-2010, 01:14 PM

The tape came off then I used goo be gone and you couldnt tell. Definitely need some way to keep it on the dash. I had one in my 86 fly off while I was doing 65 with the window down and it smacked my bro in the face

Its a good lookin truck btw

08-22-2010, 11:52 PM	#1
WigglesTheHoly IT Guy/ Father/ Chevy lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hoisington, KS Posts: 568	Need opinions I want to break up the interior of my truck a bit. EVERYTHING is red and I am a little overwhelmed by it. I want to tone it down a bit. What do you think I should do for a secondary color and what would you change? The seat has the cover on it still its red vinyl underneath. I'm also going to have my headliner reupholstered sometime coming up. Thanks in advanced for all help in making this decision. __________________ 78 Chevy (Pictures) SOLD 79 Chevy LWB (pasture) 83 Chevy LWB (crushed rusted beyond repair) 02 TrailBlazer SOLD 03 VW Passat wagonSOLD 95 extended cab silveradoSOLD (still in family) 05 Crew Cab Silverado 5.3 (The Turd) WTB: 66 El camino Technology Specialist aspiring to be a gear head.

08-23-2010, 12:15 AM	#2
cor86 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Warsaw, IN Posts: 93	Re: Need opinions Looks good, even though I have never cared for red interiors. Maybe a black dash? If so, paint/dye the map pockets to match. Black carpet would look good too. Then you could paint/dye the door panels black, along with the headliner trim, and get a black seat cover. Yup, that would break up the red a little In all seriousness, black carpet and maybe paint/dye the dash and map pockets.

08-23-2010, 12:42 AM	#4
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08-23-2010, 12:54 AM	#5
trenchwarfare Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WNY Posts: 313	Re: Need opinions A black dash would look better with the bezel and steering wheel. __________________ ____________________________________

08-23-2010, 01:46 AM	#6
KAC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 102	Re: Need opinions I would say Black Dash w/black seat cover or Black Dash w/ Black Carpet... __________________ 1974 Chevy Shortbed Stepside 1985 Chevy SWB <--- My Donor Truck 1991 Ford F-150 2007 Pontiac G6 GT 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan My Photo Album '74 Round Eye Stepside Project

08-23-2010, 02:42 AM	#7
76/85 Truck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Libby, MT Posts: 163	Re: Need opinions I think all those sound great. I'd definately do something black on the door panels. Maybe tape off the area where the silver trim on the doors are (where the armrest, window crank, and door handle are). And paint the rest of the panel black. That'd look good! __________________ Rich My first truck!! 1976 Chevy 3/4 ton Camper Special and a 1985 GMC body. Has a 350, 4 BBL Edelbrock, with a Turbo 350, and NP205 T-case.

08-23-2010, 09:02 AM	#8
WigglesTheHoly IT Guy/ Father/ Chevy lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hoisington, KS Posts: 568	Re: Need opinions Thanks for the ideas guys, If the dash pad were cracked I'd be all over the dash pad replacement Idea but I can't bring myself to removing the original dash(thats right that is the original dash pad) what is everyone's opinion on throwing a dark gray carpet in and a matching headliner then get the seat redone with gray cloth and red vinyl trim and inlay. __________________ 78 Chevy (Pictures) SOLD 79 Chevy LWB (pasture) 83 Chevy LWB (crushed rusted beyond repair) 02 TrailBlazer SOLD 03 VW Passat wagonSOLD 95 extended cab silveradoSOLD (still in family) 05 Crew Cab Silverado 5.3 (The Turd) WTB: 66 El camino Technology Specialist aspiring to be a gear head.

08-23-2010, 09:05 AM	#9
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Need opinions As much as I hate red interiors, yours is really nice. I would leave it alone, and I bet it will grow on you. My 79 had a red interior, and I actually grew to almost like it. What does the seat look like under the cover? If it is nice, get rid of the saddle blanket, and that will brighten up the interior a ton. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-23-2010, 10:00 AM	#10
WigglesTheHoly IT Guy/ Father/ Chevy lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hoisington, KS Posts: 568	Re: Need opinions @ Jonboy seat is Bright red like the rest of the interior. lol __________________ 78 Chevy (Pictures) SOLD 79 Chevy LWB (pasture) 83 Chevy LWB (crushed rusted beyond repair) 02 TrailBlazer SOLD 03 VW Passat wagonSOLD 95 extended cab silveradoSOLD (still in family) 05 Crew Cab Silverado 5.3 (The Turd) WTB: 66 El camino Technology Specialist aspiring to be a gear head.

08-23-2010, 10:09 AM	#11
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,198	Re: Need opinions I would leave it alone. If you do repaint (with SEM, or similar paint) my experience is that the soft surfaces will be OK, but on the hard surfaces the paint will wear off if you scrape something against it (like your foot, seat belt buckle, etc.) A clean OEM red color is better than another color that is wearing off, needs to be touched up periodically. Most guys don't care about color much, only condition.

08-23-2010, 10:23 AM	#12
WigglesTheHoly IT Guy/ Father/ Chevy lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hoisington, KS Posts: 568	Re: Need opinions ya I don't want to molest any of the interior pieces if anything I would replace with new and keep the old pieces in boxes with mothballs and wrapped in plastic being original parts as they are. I'm starting to envision black carpet a black and red seat and up in the air on the headliner __________________ 78 Chevy (Pictures) SOLD 79 Chevy LWB (pasture) 83 Chevy LWB (crushed rusted beyond repair) 02 TrailBlazer SOLD 03 VW Passat wagonSOLD 95 extended cab silveradoSOLD (still in family) 05 Crew Cab Silverado 5.3 (The Turd) WTB: 66 El camino Technology Specialist aspiring to be a gear head. Last edited by WigglesTheHoly; 08-23-2010 at 10:24 AM. Reason: Because my mind is leaving me and I need to go back to the first grade and learn how to spell.

08-23-2010, 10:25 AM	#13
WigglesTheHoly IT Guy/ Father/ Chevy lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hoisington, KS Posts: 568	Re: Need opinions hmm now that I'm thinking about maybe even just changing the color of the floor mats would help.go with black floor mats would break up the red take over. __________________ 78 Chevy (Pictures) SOLD 79 Chevy LWB (pasture) 83 Chevy LWB (crushed rusted beyond repair) 02 TrailBlazer SOLD 03 VW Passat wagonSOLD 95 extended cab silveradoSOLD (still in family) 05 Crew Cab Silverado 5.3 (The Turd) WTB: 66 El camino Technology Specialist aspiring to be a gear head.

08-23-2010, 10:32 AM	#14
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Need opinions the interior looks good to me wish my interior look that good Trade ???

08-23-2010, 10:43 AM	#15
WigglesTheHoly IT Guy/ Father/ Chevy lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hoisington, KS Posts: 568	Re: Need opinions na I know it looks good I'm just being taken over by too much red. Looking for something to help me keep my sanity.(like I still have that anyway) I think I may go by the store tonight and pickup some new floor mats and see what It does for me. __________________ 78 Chevy (Pictures) SOLD 79 Chevy LWB (pasture) 83 Chevy LWB (crushed rusted beyond repair) 02 TrailBlazer SOLD 03 VW Passat wagonSOLD 95 extended cab silveradoSOLD (still in family) 05 Crew Cab Silverado 5.3 (The Turd) WTB: 66 El camino Technology Specialist aspiring to be a gear head.

08-23-2010, 10:46 AM	#16
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08-23-2010, 10:50 AM	#17
WigglesTheHoly IT Guy/ Father/ Chevy lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hoisington, KS Posts: 568	Re: Need opinions Thats what everyone keeps mentioning....its become impregnated in my mind now...I may just have to have two dash pads and depending on how I am feeling be able to switch them out lol. I just can't bring myself to dropping money on one when the one I have is in such amazing shape for an original. __________________ 78 Chevy (Pictures) SOLD 79 Chevy LWB (pasture) 83 Chevy LWB (crushed rusted beyond repair) 02 TrailBlazer SOLD 03 VW Passat wagonSOLD 95 extended cab silveradoSOLD (still in family) 05 Crew Cab Silverado 5.3 (The Turd) WTB: 66 El camino Technology Specialist aspiring to be a gear head.

08-23-2010, 10:58 AM	#18
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,285	Re: Need opinions Mine was burgandy interior/red exterior originally. I went back together with a black interior; I like it - I think it really "pops". K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 08-23-2010 at 11:01 AM.

08-23-2010, 11:12 AM	#19
WigglesTheHoly IT Guy/ Father/ Chevy lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hoisington, KS Posts: 568	Re: Need opinions Keith what did you use on the floor? Is that a pre cut item or is that a custom job with a roll of the stuff? __________________ 78 Chevy (Pictures) SOLD 79 Chevy LWB (pasture) 83 Chevy LWB (crushed rusted beyond repair) 02 TrailBlazer SOLD 03 VW Passat wagonSOLD 95 extended cab silveradoSOLD (still in family) 05 Crew Cab Silverado 5.3 (The Turd) WTB: 66 El camino Technology Specialist aspiring to be a gear head.

08-23-2010, 12:04 PM	#20
Chionos GMs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Farmington,CA Posts: 345	Re: Need opinions Maybe a black dash cover to prevent your dash from cracking. __________________ My last name is Chiono pronounced key-ono even if my grammar teacher told me Ch dont make a K sound 1995 Ext. cab 350 4wd dd 260,*** miles 1986 1/2 ton swb 305 2wd (melted bearings) SOLD!! 1982 3/4 lwb 6.2 diesel 2wd 1962 Chevy 283 4 speed long step 2wd 2 OWNER GONE!!

08-23-2010, 12:06 PM	#21
WigglesTheHoly IT Guy/ Father/ Chevy lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hoisington, KS Posts: 568	Re: Need opinions I like your thinking Chionos __________________ 78 Chevy (Pictures) SOLD 79 Chevy LWB (pasture) 83 Chevy LWB (crushed rusted beyond repair) 02 TrailBlazer SOLD 03 VW Passat wagonSOLD 95 extended cab silveradoSOLD (still in family) 05 Crew Cab Silverado 5.3 (The Turd) WTB: 66 El camino Technology Specialist aspiring to be a gear head.

08-23-2010, 12:41 PM	#22
Chionos GMs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Farmington,CA Posts: 345	Re: Need opinions Well thats a first. We had a black one like this http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=104 used double sided tape instead of velcro. Now it has a carpet dash cover. My 82 is a red interior with a saddle blanket cover like yours and black rubber floor mats. Also did you ditch the running boards?? That might help your interior __________________ My last name is Chiono pronounced key-ono even if my grammar teacher told me Ch dont make a K sound 1995 Ext. cab 350 4wd dd 260,*** miles 1986 1/2 ton swb 305 2wd (melted bearings) SOLD!! 1982 3/4 lwb 6.2 diesel 2wd 1962 Chevy 283 4 speed long step 2wd 2 OWNER GONE!! Last edited by Chionos GMs; 08-23-2010 at 12:43 PM.

08-23-2010, 12:47 PM	#23
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: Need opinions i like the dash cover idea too. it would be a shame to still have the original dash pad in perfect condition and then have it start to crack __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

08-23-2010, 01:07 PM	#24
WigglesTheHoly IT Guy/ Father/ Chevy lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hoisington, KS Posts: 568	Re: Need opinions no taping for me I would just lay it on and maybe sew some weights into the corners don't want to put any adhesive on the dash. I haven't ditched the running boards yet but will be in the near future as well as the obscenely large mud flaps.00 __________________ 78 Chevy (Pictures) SOLD 79 Chevy LWB (pasture) 83 Chevy LWB (crushed rusted beyond repair) 02 TrailBlazer SOLD 03 VW Passat wagonSOLD 95 extended cab silveradoSOLD (still in family) 05 Crew Cab Silverado 5.3 (The Turd) WTB: 66 El camino Technology Specialist aspiring to be a gear head.

08-23-2010, 01:14 PM	#25
Chionos GMs Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Farmington,CA Posts: 345	Re: Need opinions The tape came off then I used goo be gone and you couldnt tell. Definitely need some way to keep it on the dash. I had one in my 86 fly off while I was doing 65 with the window down and it smacked my bro in the face Its a good lookin truck btw __________________ My last name is Chiono pronounced key-ono even if my grammar teacher told me Ch dont make a K sound 1995 Ext. cab 350 4wd dd 260,*** miles 1986 1/2 ton swb 305 2wd (melted bearings) SOLD!! 1982 3/4 lwb 6.2 diesel 2wd 1962 Chevy 283 4 speed long step 2wd 2 OWNER GONE!! Last edited by Chionos GMs; 08-23-2010 at 01:14 PM.

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