Re: 86 Dash Project
 

Yes they restore the entire assembly. New rubber and spring. New glass if needed. New latch if needed. Probably the best money I ever spent.

Re: 86 Dash Project
 

Mind if I ask how much they charge?

Re: 86 Dash Project
 

Mine wasn’t as much, maybe $75 each. But that’s because I had already bought my seals and hardware, thinking I would do them myself. You would have to call Greg and ask him. I want to say it’s around $200 each, but I’m not positive.
I think I posted his info on my build, if not, I’ll post it when I get home from work.

Re: My 86 build
 

Found it. This is the guy for Precision Vent Windows
Greg Stroik
4611 Camp Phillips Rd.
Weston, WI 54476

1-715-359-7837

Re: My 86 build
 

Thanks! Either way that's cheap considering how much LMC and others charge for new windows, the likes of which from LMC I would never put on my truck.

Re: My 86 build
 

LMC vent windows are no longer available.

Re: My 86 build
 

OFFICIALLY RETIRED as of March 1,2019
Time to start spending more time with Big Red!

Re: My 86 build
 

Congratulations!

Re: My 86 build
 

Congratulations from me too!

Re: My 86 build
 

Congratulations

Re: My 86 build
 

Thanks everyone!!:truck:
So far I really haven't felt it. Been super busy with Detailing and Building Seats for people. The Detailing is picking up, since the weather is getting a bit better here in Ohio. Check out my FB Detailing Page, it's down below on my signature.

Re: My 86 build
 

Big Red’s a good looking truck for sure!

Re: My 86 build
 

:metal:Thank you!!

Re: My 86 build
 

Kicking around the idea of changing the door panels again. When I did mine, I went with what was available at the time, LMC. I like them, but I really like the OEM look. Now USA1 offers Silverado Door Panels.

Re: My 86 build
 

Now that I’m retired and I have the time, my Benchseat will go thru another change. Having my Benchseat recovered by someone, is what got me started on restoring Benchseats. I realized I paid a lot of money and all they did was recover the seat I gave them. Upholstery Shops DO NOT touch anything else on the seat!! So my seat will come back out and get restored MY way!!
OR:
I will sell my seat “as is” and restore one of my seat frames. Build it with a new foam, a new grid and a new Charcoal Cover.

Re: My 86 build
 

I finally found a set of OEM Charcoal Seatbelts!!! So the aftermarket belts are coming out.

Re: My 86 build
 

Wow, nice. I bet those door panels are some bucks... nice though

Re: My 86 build
 

They are, but NOS are even higher priced, if your lucky to find any. I would love a set of NOS, but too rich for my blood. I still haven’t decided yet, I keep changing my mind :lol:
I like what I have right now, it’s just now that there are actually Door Panels that are OEM looking, I want them. It’s not a need, a want, which is why I keep going back & forth. I think I could make a better decision if I could see them in person! Might just have to take a little road trip to NC. I’m retired now, so I could do that :truck:

Re: My 86 build
 

Not much to report on Big Red. I’ve been helping out a friend with restoring the interior of his truck. I built a fully restored 79 Tilt bench seat for him, Carmine Red.

Re: My 86 build
 

Now I’m working on his interior parts. They are blue, but will be dyed Carmine Red. Cleaned, did a little sanding and more cleaning. Had to fix a few cracks. Got those epoxied and sanded down also. Sand blasted the sun visor holders. I’ll start laying some color on them this week. I will get pics posted up when they are completed.

Re: My 86 build
 

What brand or supplier are you using for the dye?

Re: My 86 build
 

I get it from USA1 Industries. The colors are spot on, to the original colors.

Re: My 86 build
 

Got all the dyeing done.

Re: My 86 build
 

TK, those look GrEaT!!! I’ve decided to redo my headliner (the current one has some sag) so I’m going to be pulling all these pieces. If they don’t clean up well, I’ll be placing another order with USA1.

Re: My 86 build
 

Thanks!! I really enjoy doing these. I like turning something back to looking new again.
I had redone my headliner also. And have done a few since then. In fact, when my parents get here from Florida at the end of the week, I’m going to redo my dads 96 Jaguar he just bought a few months ago. His headliner is sagging pretty bad.

Re: My 86 build
 

Cool that you're going to help your dad out.

Re: My 86 build
 

I’ve had my Dads Jag for about a week. Did quite a bit of work on it.
1) reupholstered the headliner
2) repaired the door panel that had the corner broken
3) did some leather crack repair on the seats
4) detailed the entire interior

Re: My 86 build
 

Here are the pics for the seat repair. The first 2 pics show the condition that the seats were in. There was a really bad wear spot on the drivers seat back area, as you slide into the seat. All the seats were repaired with Leather Crack Filler and then dyed. I also used a Leather Rejuvenator after the dye process, and when the dye was completely dry.
The last 3 pics are AFTER pics.

Re: My 86 build
 

Wow!!!! That all looks GREAT! To think that I’m chicken about pulling the headliner out of mine is kinda ridiculous after imagining what was involved in pulling the Jag one.

Re: My 86 build
 

I’m really hoping to get Big Red out more, maybe hit a few local car shows. I’m finally getting caught up with a lot of stuff that has been needing & taking most of my time. One, was the grass. I not only mow mine, but several of my neighbors. And with all the non-stop rain we have been having the last several months, it’s been a challenge.

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It really wasn’t that bad, my Dad helped. He was pretty nervous about having to fold the headliner, to get it in & out. Especially putting it back in, after the new upholstery. The color was not an 100% with the sunroof, visors and roof console. But there is a lot of 2 tone colors in the car, so Dad opted to leave it as is. He liked the 2 tone look, it goes along with the rest of the interior.
Our truck headliners are a breeze, compared to doing a car. Cleaning the old foam off, is really most of the work.

Re: My 86 build
 

Very nice job! It's pretty amazing what you were able to do with the seats from what I can see in the pictures.

Re: My 86 build
 

Another little project I did for my Dad’s Jag, was his center console. His was broke and the PO had glued the cup holder lid shut. I found him a perfect condition one, in a salvage yard. Only problem, it was the wrong color. So it got re-dyed. It turn out great! The last photo, is with the re-dyed console installed. The damaged console is laying on the seat.

Re: My 86 build
 

Thank You Rick!! It was my 1st time working with cracked leather. I was truly amazed at how this stuff worked. I only found it, because of looking at the place where I got the dye. This Leather Dye company, had the color, that matched his interior color. But they also have this cream for the crack repair. It all comes in a kit. Watched a few videos and gave it a whirl. And here I have been turning people away, with my Detailing that I do. I have had several people ask about doing Seat repairs, and I wasn’t sure how to fix that, know I do!:metal:

Re: My 86 build
 

Last night was my towns local Car Show, Bellefontaine’s Hot Summer Nights. My brother came up also, so we parked together. We didn’t participate in the parade, which all the cars in the show drive into town from the fairgrounds, where they all line up. Some of us just come into town and parked. The parade took almost an hour. I did the parade once, and Big Red didn’t like it at all:devil:. It’s too slow moving, and your just sitting in slow moving traffic. And it’s only 2 blocks from the fairgrounds into downtown. Biggest show yet for Bellefontaine, 354 total vehicles! We had fun, got to see a lot of the people I used to work with, at Honda.
I’m the one with the Chevrolet shirt. My girlfriend is next to me. On the end, is one of my best friends from work, she came out to sit with us.

Re: My 86 build
 

I wanted my Dad to put his 96 Jaguar in the show too, you know, have a family affair of it. But couldn’t talk Mom into it, she’s so jealous of his car:waah:
They did come up and stay the night before, Dad & I got the Jag all cleaned up, just in case she would change her mind. I should have taken a photo after we got her all spiffied up. This photo is right after he bought it, while they were still Florida. It looked good, he probably would have won a trophy.

Re: My 86 build
 

Spent today dyeing some interior parts, the headliner trim and visors. Charcoal is the color.
Also did some Burgundy seat garnishes.

Re: My 86 build
 

Me and Red, just hanging out in the garage.

Re: My 86 build
 

Well it’s official, I sold my bench seat and Door Panels to a buddy of mine. He just bought an 87 and he’s freshening up the interior. I also found him a pretty decent dash pad in Michigan. I went up and got it for him, and also brought home a couple of seat cores. The dash pad only had a few cracks on the ends, and I got those filled for him. All he had to do is freshen it up with dye. It’s charcoal and that’s the color he needed.

Re: My 86 build
 

So since my seat and Door Panels are sold, it’s time to get busy on building myself a restored bench seat.
Pic #1 my seat that has sold
Pic #2 restored seat that I will be building. This is what it will look like, it is the correct Charcoal color for the seat cover.
Pic #3 my door panels that are sold.
Pic #4 these will be my new door panels.