Freshening up the interior

[Steve Brookes]

For Brian and Paul:

When I found the plug pictured below (behind the soundproofing at the bottom of the rear wall), I was hopeful that it might be the part of the wiring loom that feeds the 3rd brake light:

However, it didn't turn out to be so. Nor did a couple of other empty plugs that are now exposed on the side walls. So, at least on my early car, there's no ready available plug to fit a 3rd brake light. So we're stuck with running wires to one of the rear lights. Therefore, I guess the european looms are different to the US looms that had a 3rd brake light as standard.

 

[mcgc0]

Ah, I get it... seems reasonable.

For the standard full coupe set in original Silverknit it's a tad more at @ £450 plus shipping/duties (which on yours was about £120). Hmmm... decisions

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[Melv]

Carpet? Carpet? Wossat?

And do as I say and not as I do.....[]

 

[Steve Brookes]

ORIGINAL: Melv

Carpet? Carpet? Wossat?

It's for us old 'uns that get there without a trailer []

A few more pics:

More strip down photos:

Box of discarded sound proofing:

Home made cup style floorboards that have been stained black:

Tunnel carpet installation:

 

[polar964]

ORIGINAL: mcgc0

So, these carpets then Steve - proper silverknit material or an alternative? Fully trimmed and ready to glue in? There's something like 15+ pieces, yes?

I'm needing the same as I'm doing a complete interior change. Southbound Trimmers - just over £700, Pelican - $800 plus shipping. Who did you get yours from? Pics when you can Steve...

Southbound's reputation is renound. From my experience with Pelican I would give them a wide berth.

Have you considered Gabbat and Brown based in Lancashire?

 

[polar964]

Thanks for confirming the 3rd brake light connector Steve.

 

[asjasj]

Don't know if it's still available, or even if it worries you, but years ago I changed the interior colour of several of my cars from dodgy 70's shades to black using a 'vinyl paint' - wondered if you could use this on the non-carpet parts? Got it from car spares type shops and it worked very well. I expected it to flake or peel off but lasted fine.

When I first got my 964 I kept my eye open for black interior parts. They came up but often at silly money (supply and demand I know). I did eventually buy a black dash top from a well known company - when it arrived it looked like it had been removed from the car without any of the fixings being undone first. Clowns. Managed to get a full refund thankfully. Have grown used to the blue now and am starting to appreciate it's period style! Not sure I could say the same about your claret though Steve!

Rgds, Ade

 

[Steve Brookes]

Thanks Ade. All the inside paint is in great shape. None missing or flaking. Porsche really did give these cars a thorough coating. If you wanted to go cup/clubsport style you would just have to spend lots of time with solvent and elbow grease to remove all of the glue and then cleanse/polish the paint. This would still leave a few spots that would need to be painted e.g. the inside wheel arches were never painted white on mine. They're in what I guess is the base primer (black). Other 964 strip outs I've seen are the same. However, cup/clubsport style is definitely not for me! I wouldn't be able to put up with the NVH on the road. There won't be any bare paint to see on the inside.

As for the trim bits - top and bottom dash, window top rails, centre console, headlining and A&B pillars, they will stay burgundy. It's part of the car's history and I think the two tone look is quirky and fun. []

 

[polar964]

There are certainly some quirky colour schemes. The worst I've seen is forest green exterior with what I can only describe as a terracotta interior. [&:] No accounting for taste, each to their own I suppose.

Hey Steve, looks like you have a nice warm environment in which to strip out the interior of your car.

 

[jason]

Carpet is for girls![]

Will look good when finished mate, surprised you didn't do this a long time ago tbh....what are your door panels?

 

[Steve Brookes]

Thanks Jason. I fitted black RS style door panels about this time last year but being a girl....they've got one speaker in each! []

 

[asjasj]

Thought I'd mention the paint just in case......agreed two tone looks fine. It's the carpet not being black/dark that really bugs me about some car interiors. My old integrale had a mixture of black (plastics and carpet) and crema leather (seats, door trims) - looked great.

Fully stripped interior does indeed make a huge difference to NVH. I have a car like that.... I can live with it for a track/competition car (only been on a trailer twice even so) - you soon get used to it on the road. Makes you appreciate your normal car afterwards!

 

[Steve Brookes]

ORIGINAL: asjasj

Thought I'd mention the paint just in case......agreed two tone looks fine. It's the carpet not being black/dark that really bugs me about some car interiors. My old integrale had a mixture of black (plastics and carpet) and crema leather (seats, door trims) - looked great.

One of my all time favourite motors. Never owned one but have had the pleasure of being a passenger in one round Curborough. []

 

[Steve Brookes]

ORIGINAL: polar964

Hey Steve, looks like you have a nice warm environment in which to strip out the interior of your car.

Yes mate, plenty of space to work in! []

 

[mcgc0]

Well done Steve, you've depressed my Valentine evening making me feel garage/workshop inadequate!
Think of the rest of us (or me in London) needing carpet on the garage walls 'cos 20" is as much side space I've before I wreck the doors!

 

[kevin]

ORIGINAL: Steve Brookes

For Brian and Paul:

When I found the plug pictured below (behind the soundproofing at the bottom of the rear wall), I was hopeful that it might be the part of the wiring loom that feeds the 3rd brake light:

However, it didn't turn out to be so. Nor did a couple of other empty plugs that are now exposed on the side walls. So, at least on my early car, there's no ready available plug to fit a 3rd brake light. So we're stuck with running wires to one of the rear lights. Therefore, I guess the european looms are different to the US looms that had a 3rd brake light as standard.

You'll have to do as I did Steve, rear light cluster...details on the website. yada yada

 

[Steve Brookes]

ORIGINAL: kevin

You'll have to do as I did Steve, rear light cluster...details on the website. yada yada

I think you're right mate. At least now that I've stripped it all out, it would be pretty easy to feed the wires back there at the moment.

 

[kevin]

ORIGINAL: Steve Brookes

ORIGINAL: kevin

You'll have to do as I did Steve, rear light cluster...details on the website. yada yada

I think you're right mate. At least now that I've stripped it all out, it would be pretty easy to feed the wires back there at the moment.

I did mine that way, because if you need to remove anything, it means you don't have to take half the car apart to undo the work, simple disconnection and pull through.

Kevin

 

[Steve Brookes]

Plenty of progress this weekend:

Not too long now before it's all back together. []

 

[ras62]

Coming on very nicely Steve[]