While I suppose it's too late for this suggestion, consider covering the trunk panels with Alcantara, suede, or leather. If you're worried about imperfections showing through the material, you could always back the material with a thin layer of foam. A quick search showed some places that sell material with foam backing already attached.
@coursey693 - Thanks for the idea! If you are not aware, this system was originally designed and build by Earl Zausmer back in the 90s. My goal is to build the system to the same set up he had, with some very careful improvements. In the original build, he used a tan/backed carpet, which is what I will install as well.
Hi Mike. To start with - those side panels came out REALLY nice. I would argue they are the very definition of precision, stellar work. One thing I was wondering about is related to the carpeting of the areas in the car that the panels will meet up. Considering those areas are now covered with Dynamat leading up to the very edges - how will you finish those edges that will be visible along the trunk opening? Already looking forward to the next episode of this awesome build log 🙂
@carlnorrbom - Hey Carl! I am not too worried about carpeting the areas that have Dynamat. Just before I carpet, I will fill in any low spots as needed, to ensure that all surfaces are smooth. I think I have the seams, and where the carpet will roll on an edge vs be a straight cut, figured out. Thanks again for the comments and compliments, this fuels me! More videos coming soon!
Looks good question alot of time went into the metal work on each side of the zebra wood and amp rack. Would it be possible to modify the side panels you built and show more of the metal work trim? I assume the wheel arches are a compromise and why you went over them. I can still see the top of the Metal panels it just seems to disappear under the sides you built (Panels seem overlap it) Unless I am not seeing it right and its minimal. Also when you wrap the sides/finish them out suggestions on consistent theme and put metal trim on them (Carpet/vinyl/metal borders and or insets and even some of the wood elsewhere plus visible hardware (Gold and silver mix). Unless you are going for a stock carpeted side look with the highlighted center (Components and Rack etc) Completely impressed with the Fab work and the detail, love the moveable brackets for the lower potion. I feel your statement on the hundreds of hours you have invested. I built my truck over 2 years and it was nearly every weekend.
Hello @Oldnobrand ! Thanks for the detailed comment. You are correct, I have spent a ton of time on building all of these panels and I still have more to go. When these parts are complete, the entire trunk area will be carpeted with the same tan carpet (matches the interior OEM carpet). So none of the work will be exposed. My hope is that is all flows nicely, and that the seams are tough to see, or invisible. I think I am going to run a couple of strips of zebrawood on the side panels. Thanks for the compliments, more content coming soon!
@kewlbug - Yeah it seems a bit excessive to me too lol. I spent the majority of my life involved in car audio and building systems. This is my "last build", so I am putting 100% into it for sure. If you are not aware, there are several other videos on my channel that detail the rebuild of this very special car.
Looking good!
Hey @AudioDesigns75 - thanks buddy! Slowly but surely...
Lookin sweet! progress!
@yomama5785 - Thanks buddy! Little by little...
While I suppose it's too late for this suggestion, consider covering the trunk panels with Alcantara, suede, or leather. If you're worried about imperfections showing through the material, you could always back the material with a thin layer of foam. A quick search showed some places that sell material with foam backing already attached.
@coursey693 - Thanks for the idea! If you are not aware, this system was originally designed and build by Earl Zausmer back in the 90s. My goal is to build the system to the same set up he had, with some very careful improvements. In the original build, he used a tan/backed carpet, which is what I will install as well.
Hi Mike. To start with - those side panels came out REALLY nice. I would argue they are the very definition of precision, stellar work. One thing I was wondering about is related to the carpeting of the areas in the car that the panels will meet up. Considering those areas are now covered with Dynamat leading up to the very edges - how will you finish those edges that will be visible along the trunk opening? Already looking forward to the next episode of this awesome build log 🙂
@carlnorrbom - Hey Carl! I am not too worried about carpeting the areas that have Dynamat. Just before I carpet, I will fill in any low spots as needed, to ensure that all surfaces are smooth. I think I have the seams, and where the carpet will roll on an edge vs be a straight cut, figured out. Thanks again for the comments and compliments, this fuels me! More videos coming soon!
Looks good question alot of time went into the metal work on each side of the zebra wood and amp rack. Would it be possible to modify the side panels you built and show more of the metal work trim? I assume the wheel arches are a compromise and why you went over them. I can still see the top of the Metal panels it just seems to disappear under the sides you built (Panels seem overlap it) Unless I am not seeing it right and its minimal. Also when you wrap the sides/finish them out suggestions on consistent theme and put metal trim on them (Carpet/vinyl/metal borders and or insets and even some of the wood elsewhere plus visible hardware (Gold and silver mix). Unless you are going for a stock carpeted side look with the highlighted center (Components and Rack etc) Completely impressed with the Fab work and the detail, love the moveable brackets for the lower potion. I feel your statement on the hundreds of hours you have invested. I built my truck over 2 years and it was nearly every weekend.
Hello @Oldnobrand ! Thanks for the detailed comment. You are correct, I have spent a ton of time on building all of these panels and I still have more to go. When these parts are complete, the entire trunk area will be carpeted with the same tan carpet (matches the interior OEM carpet). So none of the work will be exposed. My hope is that is all flows nicely, and that the seams are tough to see, or invisible. I think I am going to run a couple of strips of zebrawood on the side panels. Thanks for the compliments, more content coming soon!
I was like, how do you spend 179 hours? and then I saw the video. ok. lol
@kewlbug - Yeah it seems a bit excessive to me too lol. I spent the majority of my life involved in car audio and building systems. This is my "last build", so I am putting 100% into it for sure. If you are not aware, there are several other videos on my channel that detail the rebuild of this very special car.
Maybe one time You will arrive to Europę ?
@grzegorzgorczewski9489 - perhaps someday! I am a really big F1 fan, I would love to watch one live in Europe