More interior work done

[chevynut]

Thought I'd post some updated pics of the Nomad interior. I've been working hard on it and so has Javier. He's been really great to work with and I'm so glad I found him. I actually called him 2 years ago and he never called back....says he didn't get my message. I should have followed up and told Larry to shove it long ago.

Anyhow, I finished the rear console and he's covered it. We've been working on the seat design and finished that today, so he's going to cover all the seats. Then I get to bring the car home next week to finish the console top covers and build the cargo area panels. It actually looks better in person than in pics.

I'd love to get it finished for Goodguys Colorado, but that's September 5-7 and I'm going to Montana for 2 weeks, so I have my doubts about that.

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And my machinist friend Doug finally got the stainless shifter boot bezel cut for me. Now I have to figure out how to make it curved to fit the top of the console. It's recessed on the bottomside to allow room for leather so it had to be machined from both sides. I still have to get him to make my dash trim.

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[Belair-o]

The console design and execution are great! Progress!

[567chevys]

Thanks for the update Laszlo, your work & imagination is super . bet you cant wait to drive it .

Thanks Sid

[Custer55]

Looking good!
A slip roll or a pipe vice would work to put a curve in the shifter bezel. Or a piece of tubing on the edge of a work bench with enough room to slip the bezel under it.

[chevynut]

Looking good!
A slip roll or a pipe vice would work to put a curve in the shifter bezel. Or a piece of tubing on the edge of a work bench with enough room to slip the bezel under it.

The problem with a slip roll is that it doesn't start bending for an inch or two until the part hits the roller. I made my console covers on a small slip roll and had to allow some metal to cut off since it was straight there. I have a backing plate made out of mild steel for the bezel and I curved it in a vise. The bezel is stainless so it's a lot stronger and springs back badly. I made some metal "fillers" to put in the leather pocket so it doesn't distort. I stacked sheets of plywood in my shop press and put it on top, then stacked more plywood on top of the part. I got it to bend about half of what I need before the plywood started to crack. I'll try some other stuff.

The back seats will be done tomorrow by noon and he's re-doing the steering wheel to flip the colors, and making the shifter boot. I'll be bringing the car back home on Thursday and he'll finish the front seats after that.....he ran out of leather and had to order more. I'm working on the carbon fiber parts today.

Thanks for the feedback!

[chevynut]

Just got some pics of the rear seats and steering wheel from Javier. The colors aren't quite right in the pic as both colors are darker in real life. I've been working on the carbon fiber overlays for the door and side panel spears and the stereo surround.

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[567chevys]

Beautiful Craftsmanship , Will be first Place winner where ever it goes ☺

[WagonCrazy]

That is seriously coming together now. It looks great Laszlo. Finish it and DRIVE IT EVERYWHERE!

[bigblock]

That's very nice, glad to see it finally coming together for you after putting up with the BS from that other guy.

[Belair-o]

WOW! Most excellent - coming together quickly, now!

[busterwivell]

Beautiful!

[Custer55]

Looks really nice, I like using a pair of buckets seats for the back seat!!

[chevynut]

I finished up the stereo bezel today and added a dual USB connector to it. I have to figure out the antenna cable before I can install the stereo. I also got the stainless shifter boot bezel formed to the curvature of the console cover. It was a trick, but I got it.

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[chevynut]

Javier sent me these pics while I was in Montana last week. He's been busy.

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[bigblock]

CN those seats look fantastic, I'm glad you found someone that cares and does that A+ work.