Well, as Robert Gross works away on the engine and body, I was able to grab some of the interior and bring it home on a recent trip to Toronto. As you can see, it needs some cleaning up, but isn't horrible. The interior is all original except for (1) a late 70's or early 80's OEM dash with the integrated speaker grill (fits perfectly unlike the more recent versions) and (2) the seats (early 80's vintage Recaros which I sold). The shift knob is original, but only 2, 4 and R are still visible under the crackled plastic clear button on the knob. The dash is original. This was a radio delete car (no speaker in the dash an no mounting clips for a speaker), but someone installed a DIN style radio and speakers (putting Sony Speakers in the two front map pockets as you can see). Belts, receivers etc. all original. Carpets and mats original, but in the trash now. No hope for them. Missing the seat bottoms of the rear seats.
Car is going back to its original light ivory.
I have acquired seats from another 911S. These are touring seats wit headrests and will need recovering at the very least, possibly reupholstering. Will need to blast the rails and recliners and powder coat or repaint, but they are in good shape nonetheless.
Most of the interior black vinyl is still good. Just needs the mildew scrubbed off. The rear back wall piece could use replacement on the parcel part. Some of the cardboard in various pieces (left door card) is broken and will need to be replaced. The rear door pockets are missing and will need to be replaced. The visors need restuffing, so they will need to come apart. Headliner (was black, but should be ivory) was completely dry rotted.
So the questions are
(1) would you keep as much of the existing interior vinyl knowing that bits and pieces have to be replaced or would you just replace it all with a new covering so everything is consistent in shade and texture ? If so, whose material and what colour code would you use ? Close up picture also included.
(2) Who do people like for the seat coverings ?
(3) What card stock to people use for the door cards etc ?
(4) PET indicates perlon velour. Was this black or salt and pepper ? Suggested sources ?
(5) Would you replace the dash (which is perfect, feels good and has the right texture), but is not the original style with an original which might have the usual hairline crack (or certainly will at some point) ?
I may just have Robert source all this and install myself, or I might look around at the various supply houses. But the key thing is do I attempt to match things as best I can, or do I just replace all the surfaces with a consistent material that matches seats, doors etc. ? The carpet is easy, as there is nothing left to match, but the vinyl is a conundrum.
Thoughts ?
Ravi