Orange T
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 2,320
Likes: 62
From: Auckland, NZ
So, I just have to decide if I will carry on with this scheme. So far it has only cost me a few beers but I don't expect that I'll be able to tie down a CNC machine for a day to machine out a large slab of aluminium for nicks. Short of that, I'm all out of ideas on how to take the blandness out of a large flat leather door panel. Maybe stitching?
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 2,320
Likes: 62
From: Auckland, NZ
Hi,
I didn't really look into that. From a distance the elipses can take on that sort of pattern but I'm really liking the dots for their simplicity. Up close the pattern looks quite strong but on a big piece it all blends in nicely
I didn't really look into that. From a distance the elipses can take on that sort of pattern but I'm really liking the dots for their simplicity. Up close the pattern looks quite strong but on a big piece it all blends in nicely
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 2,320
Likes: 62
From: Auckland, NZ
Seats.
Nice morning in the garden to spray on a filler coat. Just need a bit more blade putty to sort out a few spots I missed, a guide coat and final block sand and I'll be done.
The seat back with contours certainly made shaping the post guides into the shell quite difficult. I think I will have them sprayed in a semi matt finish to hide all the sins. The leather trim will be coming up and over the back rest and down the back a bit so probably the top quarter of the work won't be visible so that's quite good.
Another emerging thought since I'm going to have plenty of spare leather is to leather the backs of the shells with some nice stitched panels hard stuck on. Could be nice but could also be a bit ritzy for what is supposed to be a hotrod.
Nice morning in the garden to spray on a filler coat. Just need a bit more blade putty to sort out a few spots I missed, a guide coat and final block sand and I'll be done.
The seat back with contours certainly made shaping the post guides into the shell quite difficult. I think I will have them sprayed in a semi matt finish to hide all the sins. The leather trim will be coming up and over the back rest and down the back a bit so probably the top quarter of the work won't be visible so that's quite good.
Another emerging thought since I'm going to have plenty of spare leather is to leather the backs of the shells with some nice stitched panels hard stuck on. Could be nice but could also be a bit ritzy for what is supposed to be a hotrod.
Rennlist Member
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 14,140
Likes: 20
From: New Zealand
Actually Dave Im liking that idea. gets rid of the ribs a bot which are probably a bit to contemporary for the build. I think it would really add some spice. they wont be lightweight by the time you finished but with a roll type headrest they sure will be exy
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 2,320
Likes: 62
From: Auckland, NZ
Will save me a paint job too. It's growing on me but I'd miss out on my Lederhosen if I use all the leather
Rennlist Stories
The Best Porsche Posts for Porsche Enthusiasts
Stunning Porsche 356A Super GT Speedster Auction Fails to Meet Reserve
Verdad Gallardo
Every Era of 911 Owner Explained in One Sentence
Verdad Gallardo
Thinking of Buying a Porsche? Do These 10 Things First
Joe Kucinski
Pixar Pals Turned Into 1-of-1 Porsches!
Michael S. Palmer
Theon Goes Full Carbon Fiber With Stunning New Build
Verdad Gallardo
Genius Porsche-Themed Gifts That'll Make Any Dad or Grad Smile
Joe Kucinski
10 Used Porsches Are Selling for Way Too Cheap
Joe Kucinski
Tuner Is Converting Porsche 911s Into Shooting Brakes
Verdad Gallardo
This Coachbuilt Creation Is A Modern Take on the Legendary Porsche 917
Verdad Gallardo
Rennlist Member
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 14,140
Likes: 20
From: New Zealand
Dave. I do think the top of the post guides are too prominent which is why I think the leather would work on the backs It would also allow you to play with a bit more filler underneath to smooth those out a bit without it being detrimental to durability and strength.
With leather you could craft a map pocket on the back of the seats to hid some of the rib detail and offer much needed storage...
other thing could be square weeve like on my favourite 356 outlaw below but I dont think it would look quite right with acres of carpet already.
With leather you could craft a map pocket on the back of the seats to hid some of the rib detail and offer much needed storage...
other thing could be square weeve like on my favourite 356 outlaw below but I dont think it would look quite right with acres of carpet already.
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 2,320
Likes: 62
From: Auckland, NZ
Dave. I do think the top of the post guides are too prominent which is why I think the leather would work on the backs It would also allow you to play with a bit more filler underneath to smooth those out a bit without it being detrimental to durability and strength.
With leather you could craft a map pocket on the back of the seats to hid some of the rib detail and offer much needed storage...
other thing could be square weeve like on my favourite 356 outlaw below but I dont think it would look quite right with acres of carpet already.
With leather you could craft a map pocket on the back of the seats to hid some of the rib detail and offer much needed storage...
other thing could be square weeve like on my favourite 356 outlaw below but I dont think it would look quite right with acres of carpet already.
I also have to figure out a suitable way to let the chrome posts come through the leather. Maybe some of those rings as seen in the hard shell backrest here but crimped in the leather.
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 2,320
Likes: 62
From: Auckland, NZ
Haven't had a close look yet Doug. I suspect they are a bit tired. What I'll do is get it going and then see what they need. I don't know yet if a set of 1970 clocks are compatible with the later engine and box in terms of the signals they send. Steve will be on top of this - the white RS rep has the same set up
Racer
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 327
Likes: 3
It might not be too bad, the leather comes well up and over. i haven't figured it out yet and I'm sure the trim shop guys will but the original and I think most race buckets have a wire running in the overlap hem which is pulled tight and keeps it all in check tight under the edge rolls. The amount of the back rest leather that comes up and over the back is as much as you need.
I also have to figure out a suitable way to let the chrome posts come through the leather. Maybe some of those rings as seen in the hard shell backrest here but crimped in the leather.
I also have to figure out a suitable way to let the chrome posts come through the leather. Maybe some of those rings as seen in the hard shell backrest here but crimped in the leather.