Champagne

Hello all,

word of caution, this is graphic intensive.

Some of you might have thought I was joking when I said I was redoing my interior in Ostrich

But the first phase is done:





The face is Elm burl and the leather is African Ostrich. The color is cognac.
The buttons are also leather and each button face is laser cut and retains the original illumination.




For now, the pod will be complemented by this:



Like I posted in another topic earlier, this concept can easily be adapted to suit other interiors and tastes. Carbon fiber comes to mind for the face.

It only shows that other possibilities exist outside of the original design.

Paul

gf261

While Ostrich isn't my thing, the work does look amazing. Great job!

Mongo

now there's something you don't see everyday...


AWESOME!!!!!!!! Me LIKEY!!!!

jserio

It is definitely not my taste but the quality of the work IMHO is Rolls Royce fancy. The inside of that car is going to be stunning.

Steve J.

Wow! That's cool Paul! Any Texan would be proud of that. Do you have the matching cowboy boots to wear when you drive it? Nice work!

Champagne

Thanks guys,

I know that ostrich is not for everyone's taste. It seems to be a southern thing

In effect though, apart from it's distinctive look and obscene cost, it is one of the most resistant leather available.

And Steve: I'm almost ashamed to say it, but yes I do. The belt too

Paul

ErnestSw

Tabernac!!

Weissach

Bold man, bold... It looks like you used the aftermarket pod cover and rewraped that??

bigs

You realize, of course, that you simply must get a Porsche crest belt buckle. A colored wheel center cap would do about right. It'd take a little work to grind it down flat and attach the required hardware, but that's child's play for a guy who's doing his whole interior in ostrich!

IcemanG17

Paul
Is the ostrich smooth, or does it have "bumps" were the feathers used to be (like in the pics?)? How does ostrich last in comparison to leather? Better or worse? Defintely unique & excellent work...you will have a one of a kind 928 when your done!

Weissach

Are you going to do the dash also??

bwebb77

That is one mean looking pod. I wish I had the time to do something like that or the money to have it done. If you do the dash, post pics asap.

Champagne

Weissach:
there is no re-wrapping. The ostrich leather was glued over a vinyl pod just like Porsche would do it. I just added wood to the design. You can see how the leather was stretched over from the back picture.

Hey Doc:
you got it

Bigs:
I won't go that far

IcemanG17:
the leather is real African ostrich, so yes, you do feel the bumps. Ostrich is considered to be one of, if not the most durable leather available. It's obscenely pricy but for this purpose, it's perfect since it's natural oils will keep it from drying out.

Weissach:
The pod is the main focus. The dash is being reshaped to accept new equipment and will carry highlights of both wood and ostrich.

Paul

chaadster

WOW! Outta control!! Congrats on the unique vision and beautiful execution. I can't wait to see the final results of this bold project.

V-Fib

Damn Paul, we thought you were just kidding. WOO HOO!!!!!!! I like it! Now if we can just get you a set of genuine Texas Long Horns for the the front. can you say....STYLIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!