Hey guys. I've been wanting to get a build posted up here and here's a nice one. Mike at Cal Rod Works asked me if I could do a clean, simple interior and here it is. The truck is also being prepped for paint. It's going to be black. Here is the truck in question. Some before pics:
Ok so it's a bad ass pickup. I had to overcome the fancy gas tank maneuver Mike did to feed the dual tanks. A whole bunch o' 2" pleats should fill the order but first I need something to stick em to. This thing is naked, seatless, and lacking any panels. I prescribe some ABS and begin mocking things up in foam cardboard and those free calendars from the Wurth guy.
Now that I have things figured out it's time to start crafting. Rear panels with the funky bumpout, door panels and kick panels. The carpet template is made as well.
Here I've got the seat foamed and fitted, and ready for pleats. Finally, it's time to actually sew something. Also, the first fitting of the seat.
Some more pics of the door, kick and rear panels covered and in. Now I'm down to doing the carpet and it's off to be painted soon. I will post an update to this after the paint is done and it's put back together. Feel free to ask any questions.
Great timing! I'm planning the interior for my 28 rpu right now. Are those black panels plastic? Is that the ABS you were talking about? Where does a guy get some of that? Looking forward to seeing the final results.
Looks great. I see you didn't use the original style seat springs. Smart, one sits too high. Every little bit helps in that tiny cab. I used the original springs when i built mine over 30 years ago, still the same but i think i might lower it down abit. For door panels i used aluminium sheeting for a backing with 60's style metal clips so there are no screws showing, Still mint to this day, no warping. My interior is dated thou. Keep up the good work, looking good
I have this same steering wheel I picked up last year at a swap meet for $5. I nearly passed on it. I've cleaned it up and I love it. This is the first time I have ever seen another. Most you see are dished.
If you look close, the primered pic has a flat steering wheel, the other pic has a dished wheel. Was changed later for more leg room.
Yes the black panels are ABS Plastic. I buy it in sheets from my local plastics supplier. It should be available everywhere. Yes. Good eyes. The bear claws were installed by Mike and he said they were a challenge but they are worth it. He fabricated pieces to make them work. The door swells there a bit but with the panel on you don't notice. Those are the clips I'm using here. I drilled out the stock holes to accommodate them. Aluminum sheet is another great alternative for a door panel base. Things should be built to last and wood and waterboard don't cut it for me. A few ons and offs with the panel and it's blown out. If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right.
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