What did you do to your car today?

[Tnfastbk]

Let me know how your build goes, I am getting a little smoke in between shifts.

Will do.. what kind of smoke is it?

A little blue from what I am being told, but only does it every now and then between shifts.

 

[sm3570]

Upholstered the passenger seat and the rear seat. It's not perfect, but that's not a surprise since it's the first time I've done this. Overall I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Going to work on the driver seat back tomorrow and hopefully next weekend weld up the driver seat bottom.

 

[Mister 4x4]

Looks pretty spiffy if you ask me!

Was that a TMI kit?

 

[sm3570]

Nope, Distinctive Industries kit that I got from OMS. Like I said, it's not perfect but it turned out alright.

 

[marks73]

Front seat looks perfect! If you worried abou the wrinkle in the rear, some on this sight might recommend an extra inch. (foam that is)

 

[sm3570]

Front seat looks perfect! If you worried abou the wrinkle in the rear, some on this sight might recommend an extra inch. (foam that is)

LOL are we starting that again!?!

Yeah I thought about that but I had already put the upholstery on...and I'm not putting myself through this again if I can help it.

BTW guys, thanks for the compliments.

 

[Mister 4x4]

Bummer of bummers... Summit doesn't expect the headers in until June 17th... which kinda throws the possibility of actually starting it on Memorial Day weekend under the bus.

Oh well - I can always hang headers in the driveway. Would've been easier on the lift, but it's still doable.

 

[will e]

I painted the convertible top frame. Pieced together a replacement bolt for the top bow that had gone missing. I will be taking it to the shop next week for a new top. Pics to follow...

 

[rpmcarter]

got to stretch her legs a bit. Took a friend for a ride along. After a few quick runs to hmmm blow the dust out.... he said.."such a nice car"

 

[UKsilverMach1]

Upholstered the passenger seat and the rear seat. It's not perfect, but that's not a surprise since it's the first time I've done this. Overall I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Going to work on the driver seat back tomorrow and hopefully next weekend weld up the driver seat bottom.

Looks Good from where I am, hope mine come out as good when my good lady and I re-upholster our seats.

 

[sm3570]

Looks Good from where I am, hope mine come out as good when my good lady and I re-upholster our seats.

Thanks! It was a huge PITA but I think worth it in the long run. Somewhere down the road I might pay to have the front seats professionally re-done, but I'm building it to be a driver not a show car so little things that are wrong here and there don't bother me so much.

 

[droptop73]

I'd rather have those little imperfections and know I did it myself. The bonus is having saved the time and labor costs of hiring the work out.

 

[sm3570]

Besides that, it adds a little character.

Finished up the driver seat back today. Much better than the passenger seat, still not perfect though. That damn foam! It's close to the original, but not quite the same which makes it difficult.

 

[Tnfastbk]

Looks Good from where I am, hope mine come out as good when my good lady and I re-upholster our seats.

Thanks! It was a huge PITA but I think worth it in the long run. Somewhere down the road I might pay to have the front seats professionally re-done, but I'm building it to be a driver not a show car so little things that are wrong here and there don't bother me so much.

Set them in the sun the wrinkles will disappear

 

[marks73]

Looks Good from where I am, hope mine come out as good when my good lady and I re-upholster our seats.

Thanks! It was a huge PITA but I think worth it in the long run. Somewhere down the road I might pay to have the front seats professionally re-done, but I'm building it to be a driver not a show car so little things that are wrong here and there don't bother me so much.

Set them in the sun the wrinkles will disappear

+1 on Roy's seats idea. Didnt work for me though

 

[sm3570]

Thanks! It was a huge PITA but I think worth it in the long run. Somewhere down the road I might pay to have the front seats professionally re-done, but I'm building it to be a driver not a show car so little things that are wrong here and there don't bother me so much.

Set them in the sun the wrinkles will disappear

+1 on Roy's seats idea. Didnt work for me though

Good tip, guys. I'll give it a shot whenever the freaking sun decides to come back out. It's been like 3 days of clouds!

Remember, I'm in Colorado now. I'm spoiled with sunlight.

 

[Don65Stang]

I pulled the engine & trans out of the 73Q. I also dug out a set of int quarters I promised Steve to go with his nice new black seats.

 

[sm3570]

I pulled the engine & trans out of the 73Q. I also dug out a set of int quarters I promised Steve to go with his nice new black seats.

And I appreciate that, too!

How do they look?

 

[Don65Stang]

I pulled the engine & trans out of the 73Q. I also dug out a set of int quarters I promised Steve to go with his nice new black seats.

And I appreciate that, too!

How do they look?

Check your email.

 

[sm3570]

I pulled the engine & trans out of the 73Q. I also dug out a set of int quarters I promised Steve to go with his nice new black seats.

And I appreciate that, too!

How do they look?

Check your email.

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