Interior Upgrade

Elvis · 02-09-2005, 05:23 PM

I'll soon order some stuff to update the interior on my '67 Coupe - carpet, dash pad, seat foam, upholstery (buckets only), windshield pillar pads, door panels. The headliner is fine so I won't replace that. Are there any secrets regarding installation that would make it overly complicated or is this something I could tackle on my own. I do a lot of the maintenance on the car so I am not totally inept. Thanks, E.

Orange97GTVert · 02-09-2005, 07:12 PM

Elvis, do yourself a favor, if you are re-upholstering your front buckets, go ahead and do the rear seat too. Take a good look at your headliner, too. It looks fine right now, but up next to all the new pieces it will look old, and it doesn't cost that much more when you buy the set. Advice, take your time and double check everything, it is not a hard job, just a big one.

Phillyfanfrombirth · 02-10-2005, 01:19 PM

How true...

On my 72, when I got it painted about 8 years back... the original vinyl top looked superb. It took about 2 years for that to really start deteriorating. Should've just done it all.

Now as far as the interior... I might just ask that when you take everything out, be sure and do yourself a favor and check the floorboards... They are a heck of a lot easier to maintain than to replace.

Elvis · 02-10-2005, 07:35 PM

OK. I appreciate the response. Regarding the floor pans, I am a bit worried about that. Although I have had the car for several years, there is evidence on the carpet that there has been a water issue particularly on the passenger side under the heater plenum. I am somewhat worried about what I will find when I lift the carpet. I see that I can get a floor pan kit from the Mustang catalogs for about $150. Is it a MAJOR job to replace the pans once I get everything removed? Thank you in advance. E.

Phillyfanfrombirth · 02-11-2005, 02:06 PM

I'm a bit jaded, as I just went through the complete replacement of both sides (entire length), torque boxes, and the entire front frame rails as well.

Part of that jaded sentiment lies with previous owners who didn't make my job any easier with every thing from angle iron to plate steel welded to the frame and for the floors... and tar plastered all over the frame to hide the wear and tear from the inspection station.

I guess it would depend on the extent of the damage. Heck if it is only a couple spots, or a confined square, and the torque box looks to be solid, then it won't be too big of a deal, provided you have the right equipment such as at least an angle grinder, and a mig welder.

02-09-2005, 05:23 PM	#1
Elvis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 188	Interior Upgrade I'll soon order some stuff to update the interior on my '67 Coupe - carpet, dash pad, seat foam, upholstery (buckets only), windshield pillar pads, door panels. The headliner is fine so I won't replace that. Are there any secrets regarding installation that would make it overly complicated or is this something I could tackle on my own. I do a lot of the maintenance on the car so I am not totally inept. Thanks, E.

02-09-2005, 07:12 PM	#2
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: Interior Upgrade Elvis, do yourself a favor, if you are re-upholstering your front buckets, go ahead and do the rear seat too. Take a good look at your headliner, too. It looks fine right now, but up next to all the new pieces it will look old, and it doesn't cost that much more when you buy the set. Advice, take your time and double check everything, it is not a hard job, just a big one. __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

02-10-2005, 01:19 PM	#3
Phillyfanfrombirth Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Central PA Posts: 358	Re: Interior Upgrade How true... On my 72, when I got it painted about 8 years back... the original vinyl top looked superb. It took about 2 years for that to really start deteriorating. Should've just done it all. Now as far as the interior... I might just ask that when you take everything out, be sure and do yourself a favor and check the floorboards... They are a heck of a lot easier to maintain than to replace.

02-10-2005, 07:35 PM	#4
Elvis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 188	Re: Interior Upgrade OK. I appreciate the response. Regarding the floor pans, I am a bit worried about that. Although I have had the car for several years, there is evidence on the carpet that there has been a water issue particularly on the passenger side under the heater plenum. I am somewhat worried about what I will find when I lift the carpet. I see that I can get a floor pan kit from the Mustang catalogs for about $150. Is it a MAJOR job to replace the pans once I get everything removed? Thank you in advance. E.

02-11-2005, 02:06 PM	#5
Phillyfanfrombirth Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Central PA Posts: 358	Re: Interior Upgrade I'm a bit jaded, as I just went through the complete replacement of both sides (entire length), torque boxes, and the entire front frame rails as well. Part of that jaded sentiment lies with previous owners who didn't make my job any easier with every thing from angle iron to plate steel welded to the frame and for the floors... and tar plastered all over the frame to hide the wear and tear from the inspection station. I guess it would depend on the extent of the damage. Heck if it is only a couple spots, or a confined square, and the torque box looks to be solid, then it won't be too big of a deal, provided you have the right equipment such as at least an angle grinder, and a mig welder.