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kberkel · 01-02-2016, 02:15 AM

More updates:

You can see how hard it is to line these edges up:

Now I just have to sew across that line. Not as easy as it sounds around the corners, but not bad.

DGMlJDlBRZ · 01-02-2016, 04:01 AM

Wow, some great work! Love the gauge cluster hood...

and that SNES controller in that last pic lol ^^

kberkel · 01-02-2016, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGMlJDlBRZ

Wow, some great work! Love the gauge cluster hood...

Thanks!

Quote:

and that SNES controller in that last pic lol ^^

I almost cut it out of the pic then thought, nahhh someone will like

Week off from work, had to dig it out

Figo · 01-04-2016, 02:49 PM

impressive job!!!!

olsonpg · 01-04-2016, 10:10 PM

Awesome work bud! !

I think i found the perfect red for the dash trim (polyurethane leather). Let me know if your still interested in taking on the project.

Cheers!

kberkel · 01-17-2016, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olsonpg

Awesome work bud! !

I think i found the perfect red for the dash trim (polyurethane leather). Let me know if your still interested in taking on the project.

Cheers!

Thanks! I'm still having some problems getting perfect fitment.. I'm still working on my gluing.. so I'm still working on getting my methods right.
Honestly, I can't accept a project unless I am 100% sure the result it amazing. For example, I am not even happy with the project below. The seams on the front just aren't that great, so I am working on it.

Regardless, here's the new material. I think it is a million times better looking.

Left is padded.. so you don't see any lines from the seams.

Left

Left

olsonpg · 01-17-2016, 02:09 AM

I'd be happy with either one of those but the one on the left looks absolutely fantastic.

Where did you find that material and what kind is it? Is it a poly or vinyl leather? It looks like quality stuff.

Lorico · 01-18-2016, 05:01 PM

amazing skill!

Irace86 · 01-31-2016, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kberkel

Thanks! I'm still having some problems getting perfect fitment.. I'm still working on my gluing.. so I'm still working on getting my methods right.
Honestly, I can't accept a project unless I am 100% sure the result it amazing. For example, I am not even happy with the project below. The seams on the front just aren't that great, so I am working on it.

Regardless, here's the new material. I think it is a million times better looking.

Left is padded.. so you don't see any lines from the seams.

Left

Left

The grain looks more factory. Is that correct?

BlueWhelan · 04-20-2017, 11:20 PM

This is a perfect example of how just a little motivation can result in something seriously great! Good work!

P.s - If you do end up selling anything I hope it's the cluster hood. I hit that!

01-04-2016, 02:49 PM	#46
Figo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Vortech Supercharged FR-S Location: Central Jersey Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 597 Thanked 934 Times in 428 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	impressive job!!!! __________________ I'd rather lose by a mile because I built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me. Your car is your story, so don't let someone else write the book. ( White Tiger ) - FiGo's 車誌.

01-04-2016, 10:10 PM	#47
olsonpg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: BRZ. R34 GT-T Location: Calgary Posts: 762 Thanks: 737 Thanked 613 Times in 302 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Awesome work bud! ! I think i found the perfect red for the dash trim (polyurethane leather). Let me know if your still interested in taking on the project. Cheers! __________________ / SARD / ENKEI / GREDDY / RACESENG / CUSCO / PERRIN / KW / POWERED BY MAX / SPARCO / STOPTECH / BREMBO / ROCKET BUNNY / FULL-RACE twin scroll / OS GIKEN / WHITELINE

01-17-2016, 02:09 AM	#49
olsonpg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: BRZ. R34 GT-T Location: Calgary Posts: 762 Thanks: 737 Thanked 613 Times in 302 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd be happy with either one of those but the one on the left looks absolutely fantastic. Where did you find that material and what kind is it? Is it a poly or vinyl leather? It looks like quality stuff. __________________ / SARD / ENKEI / GREDDY / RACESENG / CUSCO / PERRIN / KW / POWERED BY MAX / SPARCO / STOPTECH / BREMBO / ROCKET BUNNY / FULL-RACE twin scroll / OS GIKEN / WHITELINE

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