We started with a nice old example in respectable condition. While the basic body style remained unchanged up to 1991, the earliest versions are the most robust and have the unique "shovel" style nose.
For the in-dash A/C vents, we took inspiration from the ashtray bezels, and from the front grill. These were CNC'ed in metal, then painted body color so that they blended in nicely.
Some of the original plastic knobs had a cool design, but you know how we feel about plastic! So, we took inspiration from the originals, yet crafted them in metal.
The original steering wheel is wonderful, so we re-cast and restored it. We modified the hub so that it would fit on our tilt/collapsible steering column for improved safety.
Originally, there were two of these "idiot lights" under dash. We added two more, to support 4x4 and check engine light indication. The other two are for tailgate and parking brake.
We kept the funky yet convenient center glove box. While the passenger side AM speaker no longer functions, it was a cool detail so we restored it and left it unmodified.
We found more of the mesh material, and used it for the modern speaker covers. The audio system is now Bluetooth dependent, with no ugly head unit to worry about.
The entire body underside, and inside floors, are coated in heat-cured polyurea. The inside surfaces of the quarter panels, roof, firewall, doors and floors are lined in Dynamat. The carpets are marine grade, and removable.
Again, the basic design of the original door panels were great, yet a bit crude in their execution. So, we crafted them in finer materials, and the simulated "chrome" details were actually crafted in metal and applied to the panels.
Again, the basic design of the original door panels were great, yet a bit crude in their execution. So, we crafted them in finer materials, and the simulated "chrome" details were actually crafted in metal and applied to the panels.
Again, the basic design of the original door panels were great, yet a bit crude in their execution. So, we crafted them in finer materials, and the simulated "chrome" details were actually crafted in metal and applied to the panels.
Again, the design of the seat patterns were cool, so we took plenty of liberties yet stayed true to the original intent. However, we used Knoll high quality materials on the seats, to improve the durability and tactile values.
Since we replaced the old 327 with a modern Erod GM 6.2 LS3, we remade the side fender badges to accurately reference the new displacement. We wonder if anyone will notice!
