Take a vote, would you rock this interior?

[Cruising Canuck]

Awesome work. I love this

 

[brian]

impressive work for sure.
but no i would not rock it....wood trim in autos is not my thing.

 

[M8ker]

I didn't picture these costing much if I made them for others, what would you think something like this went for? My calculations and yours might be way off.

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[87CRUSR]

Impressive craftsmanship..I bet there is a market for the hvac bezel section. Not that I need one but I'll toss out a figure for the bezel... $75?

 

[txnight]

Beautiful work. I especially like the console cover and the grab handles.

I couldn't put a price on a set but in a gray wood I would be interested in everything except the arm rests.

 

[M8ker]

Pm for extra details.

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[Rockymtnreaper]

We spoke on instagram, I love the center console, I would be interested in you figuring out a price. That way I could plan ahead if I wanted to get it. But I think doing everything wood, is overkill IMO.

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[ozarkcruiserfj60]

Very cool,nice job. Like some of the others,I don't think I would go all out wood.for those that would like alot of wood,you might offer a shag carpet option. It would be nice to have a unique wooden shift knob. Keep up the good work.

 

[cruiser enthuiser]

Very Cool Stuff!

So if you can reproduce the dash bezel in wood what about PVC, ABS, or some other kind of plastic material? I know that these materials can usually be shaped with wood working tools.

If you could produce a paintable replica I think lots of guys would sign up for that. I would.

Let us know.

Cheers!
-Ed

 

[M8ker]

Paintable?... They're all paintable with a scuff, self etching primer, base and clear but I can do one better. A polycarbonate plastic resin mold and reshape the dash completely with a different type of cast. That gets expensive. I've decided to only run a few options, I'm tossing the two tone wood combo and replacing it with solid wood choices and stains/techniques.

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[Mace]

If you could replicate the AC/heat bezel in cast plastic at a reasonable price you would have lots of fans..

 

[M8ker]

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[M8ker]

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[Big Cruiser Guy]

Beautiful work. I really like the dash pieces.

 

[tgadd]

I think it looks great.

 

[BigRiggs]

That is beautiful. I would definitely rock the dash pieces, especially the HVAC bezel. I see you've already installed them but I'd really like to see the backside of the dash pieces. Can you give an estimate on how long you've spent on each piece?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

I think its a neat look, but I wouldn't put it in my rig.

However, what is the maintenance to keep the wood from drying and cracking? Linseed oil or similar wipe occasionally? Vacuum stabilizing the wood in a curing solution would increase the life, but it still needs a little help periodically or it cracks. What UV inhibiting solution to keep it from sun fading?

What day to day automotive/household cleaning agents could be used on it to keep it from fading or deteriorating any finish and/or stain you put on it?

Just a couple of things for you and others to think about.

 

[Mace]

However, what is the maintenance to keep the wood from drying and cracking? Linseed oil or similar wipe occasionally? Vacuum stabilizing the wood in a curing solution would increase the life, but it still needs a little help periodically or it cracks. What UV inhibiting solution to keep it from sun fading?

Yes, the sub 20% relative humidity and +115Deg heat in my neck of the woods would make maintenance huge..

Which is why I'd love a plastic alternative

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Yes, the sub 20% relative humidity and +115Deg heat in my neck of the woods would make maintenance huge..

Which is why I'd love a plastic alternative

J, I'm still working on a metal alternative. It's fallen WAY behind.... sorry...

J

 

[M8ker]

Briwax. It's not a moving part so I see no reason it wouldn't last as long or longer than the original because mine isn't slotted in the rear. I'm in Chicago so we'll see what happens this coming season. Certain woods handle climate change better than others too.

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