I've got plans for mine though (evil laugh and forboding music here) Mwaa HaHaaHa !! Bum Baa Baaaaa....
I thought that, aside from the more detailed and specific threads i've posted about particular concerns and questions I have about my car, I would put up a thread just letting everyone get a good idea of where this project is going, and what the end result is going to be.
Feel free to share your opinions here about what you think, concerns about compatibility, questions, or just generally if you think it will look good, bad, or if you think I'm crazy or have bad taste and am making a rolling abomination or am building a holy grail car
On the agenda is...
- new unbranded polished billet aluminum wire mesh front grill
- genuine burl walnut wood interior trim with gold wire inlay pinstriping
- burl walnut shift knob and wood steering wheel (not sure if I should go with a Nardi or a more modern wheel)
- thin chrome headlight and taillight bezels
- dark beige/natural sheepskin pelt and floor mats with gold thread embroidery and leather trim
And the coup de grace (or should I say coupe de grace
)- 20" Dayton brand 'knockoff style' chrome wire spoke rims with gold plated nipples
And finally, once all that is done...
- reupholstered seats and interior leather in saddle/brown colored quilt stitched leather
- brand new paint in pearlescent metallic green
All said and done, this will be an ongoing project over the next 12 to 16 months with an estimated cost of around $10,000 to $15,000.
Unfortunately, that $10k to $15k investment will only yield about a $5000 return, in increase to the car's total value (if that), if/when I sell the car in the future... but it's a labor of love
And then it will be MY car
NOTE: No pics yet as nothing is changed yet from the factory setup. The billet grill arrived but needs some modification before it will fit. As soon as I can fabricate some mounting brackets I'll post the first set of pictures.
