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Old 01-20-2008, 11:37 AM
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Here is what I had been working on over the summer and fall. It was a learning experience and adventure . In the end it was well worth it.

New full exterior Paint: Show room finish (Glasurit paint)
Completely new interior: Custom designed and with Austrian leather throughout
Original German Weave carpet throughout
All new rubber seals, weather stripping throughout
Completely new stereo system: Morel Speaker system, 2 Alpine amps and receiver, two 6 inch subwoofers in arm rests, Rebuilt the arm rests to accommodate the subwoofers and the sound and look incredible!
Power coated brakes

and more...but here are some pictures for now before and after

I had a great time showing it at the German Auto fest last September and had a chance to meet many rennlisters. It was a great time!

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What an beautiful transformation! Congratulations!!!!
Old 01-20-2008, 11:54 AM
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Whoa! That's amazing! I thought my transformation was something, but this is just outstanding. MAN!! Unbelievable craftsmanship.

I'm not so sure about the contrast of the black vinyl/leather against tan leather, though. Hey, I got a lot of complaints about my transformation, too... lol.
Old 01-20-2008, 11:56 AM
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Labor of love... nice job.
Old 01-20-2008, 12:05 PM
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Wow! That is beautiful. The carpet is really retro. I love the look.
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great result!
Old 01-20-2008, 12:44 PM
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That's outrageous! I love the carpet and leather. Truly stunning, with great features such as the trim on each carpet panel matching the seats' leather.
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Wow that interior is something else... Love those seat heater buttons near the e-brake too. What did a job like this run you??
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Originally Posted by banzai993
nicely done.. you have any BEFORE pictures.. before you covered her up and started painting?

the steering wheel is from http://www.ajusa.com/browse/index/1
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Gorgeous!! Who did the work???
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Originally Posted by TheOtherEric
Whoa! That's amazing! I thought my transformation was something, but this is just outstanding. MAN!! Unbelievable craftsmanship.

I'm not so sure about the contrast of the black vinyl/leather against tan leather, though. Hey, I got a lot of complaints about my transformation, too... lol.
I remember when you did yours. it was one of the cars that inspired me to update mine. It looks amazing!

The only vinyl in the car is the "pigskin look" in the doors. I wanted to keep some of the original look. The dash is also leather. The leathers in the seat are two different types. It took us awhile to come up with the correct black leather to match the tan but worth the effort.
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Originally Posted by banzai993
nicely done.. you have any BEFORE pictures.. before you covered her up and started painting?
I will try and dig some up. it used to have the tan interior.
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Originally Posted by jaxxk8
Wow that interior is something else... Love those seat heater buttons near the e-brake too. What did a job like this run you??
$$$$$$
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Originally Posted by FLYT993
Gorgeous!! Who did the work???
the interior was done by Finish Line (no affiliation) in San Jose, Ca. They mostly work on Hot Rods but they were willing to take on my car. It took about 3 months with all of the changes I had them make along the way. They were very proffessional and as you can see, in to every detail
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Originally Posted by Rhino
the interior was done by Finish Line (no affiliation) in San Jose, Ca. They mostly work on Hot Rods but they were willing to take on my car. It took about 3 months with all of the changes I had them make along the way. They were very proffessional and as you can see, in to every detail
Exquisite! Who painted it for you? And what are those little buttons on either side of the handbrake?
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Truly outstanding.


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