Learner Officially Full-On Dubber
238 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·
are there any books or site for redoing the interior... i'm not interested in the kits available i wan a more modern look. has anyone got pics of the process of what they have done.
carpet for interior
65busser Moderator Custom Title Time!
1,795 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
Which car are you doing? I might be able to help.
Brad
Brad
Learner Officially Full-On Dubber
238 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·
a beetle sedan 1969
sasquatch Casual Dubber
44 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Restore-Volkswagen-Beetle-Enthusiasts-Restoration/dp/1903706904
Is a good book but maybe not so much for you if you're looking for a change!
Is a good book but maybe not so much for you if you're looking for a change!
Learner Officially Full-On Dubber
238 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·
looking at custom interior. i don't mind fiberglass work. i would like examples and how to.
megalania Insano Dub Head
722 posts · joined May 2006 ·
talk to dasdubber, he did heaps of fiberglass work on his bug. Looks trick too.
Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus
5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Cheers megalania.
As per the U2U Learner, my upholstery including carpet and headliner were done by an upholsterer. I did do all the f/g work which I think we have discussed once before. Not hard, just time consuming and messy! Takes lots of time if you want to paint it like I did and want a high quality finish....if you carpet or vinyl over the f/g, it is much quicker as you don't have to worry about pin holes and imperfections so much.
IF you can't do the f/g yourself, expect to pay a fair amount from a reputable car audio shop - after I did my kick panels, sub box and amp rack/surround, the car audio shop I bought my gear from estimated it would have cost anywhere from $3-5K for the f/g alone! Hence why it is a good idea to learn how to do it yourself if you can.
Alan
As per the U2U Learner, my upholstery including carpet and headliner were done by an upholsterer. I did do all the f/g work which I think we have discussed once before. Not hard, just time consuming and messy! Takes lots of time if you want to paint it like I did and want a high quality finish....if you carpet or vinyl over the f/g, it is much quicker as you don't have to worry about pin holes and imperfections so much.
IF you can't do the f/g yourself, expect to pay a fair amount from a reputable car audio shop - after I did my kick panels, sub box and amp rack/surround, the car audio shop I bought my gear from estimated it would have cost anywhere from $3-5K for the f/g alone! Hence why it is a good idea to learn how to do it yourself if you can.
Alan
Learner Officially Full-On Dubber
238 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·
yeah thx for you help i got the speaker part done. i was just wondering if anyone did anything with the head lining part.
i think i'm setting myself for a big challenge but it might be worth it.
i think i'm setting myself for a big challenge but it might be worth it.
65busser Moderator Custom Title Time!
1,795 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
If you like you can do your headling in my workshop and I'll guide you through it. That's if you want to do it yourself.
Cheers
Brad
Cheers
Brad
Learner Officially Full-On Dubber
238 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·
cheers that would be good. but my baby is curentlyoff the road. i go to replace the gearbox so i'm waiting to see if i can get a place to do a swap.
but if the offer is still on later. u'll sure hear from me
but if the offer is still on later. u'll sure hear from me
Birch Green Seriously Crusin Dubber
132 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·
There is lots of information on TheSamba.com - take a look through the search function there.
Hope this helps!
I am about to do a bit of the interior work to my old girl, fingers crossed...
Hope this helps!
I am about to do a bit of the interior work to my old girl, fingers crossed...
0XS000 - 333000 - JCM
Wanted: F.I.V timber steering wheel
Wanted: F.I.V timber steering wheel
megalania Insano Dub Head
722 posts · joined May 2006 ·
I love thesamba. Its an awesome site but not as good as aussieveedubbers.com👍