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Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:58 pm

hi, i am looking for ideas on my interior, and was looking for some pics for inspiration. i am really looking for custom interiors, so if you have pics of custom interiors then please post them here. basicly what i'm asking is for pics of interiors...any interiors as long as they look good. :wink:

thanks

colby

Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:57 pm

Microbus or camper or poptop or bare? Do you want configuration ideas, or ideas for door/wall trim?

Thu Jun 19, 2008 5:18 am

i say you STRIP IT ALL OUT. and create your own vibes! youll feel much more appreciative of your work.
R.I.P Scoobie DOO!

atleast thats what i chose to do....if i could have gone back and redone everything i would have made it 100% camper with stove, sink, and all because that stuff kicks A$$.

Thu Jun 19, 2008 5:52 am

^ I bet that thing is a bitch to steer w/little wheel.

Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:06 am

This guy's wife has a cool idea.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=301904

Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:32 am

barrysmith wrote: ^ I bet that thing is a bitch to steer w/little wheel.

oh yeah it can be a beeatch on tight turns.... I tried to take my buddys steering wheel from his '77 but it wouldnt fit mine for some reason?

Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:33 am

Here are some pics of the custom interior in my Westy

Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:21 am

^^^Nice.^^^

Glenn wrote: This guy's wife has a cool idea.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=301904

The new Bus Jump video?

Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:47 am

I wanted custom also, so the wife and i decided to go Hawaiian. We had a local guy redue all seats and cushons, new carpet and all new custom panels

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Thu Jun 19, 2008 12:03 pm

Quote: Microbus or camper or poptop or bare? Do you want configuration ideas, or ideas for door/wall trim?

it really doesnt matter to me...i just want ideas in general. i am thinking of doing the sides in wood panneling, and the roof in wood like 4doora did. i really liked that look. i also want an L shaped seat. i'm still not sure on the flooring. i either want LONG shag carpet, wood, or the black and white checks...i would like to do the uppolstry in the orange westy plaid...however all of this is subject to change (with exception of the L shaped seat...) I would just like to see what other people have done, and maybe steal an idea or two. :wink:

Quote: Here are some pics of the custom interior in my Westy

i really like this one. great craftsmanship...

Thu Jun 19, 2008 9:31 pm

rcnotes wrote: Here are some pics of the custom interior in my Westy

That's really nice, I've been thinking of doing the same. Is that oak? I have some minor construction skills, but how difficult was that? I was planning on using all the parts (sink, water tank, hinges, drawer sliders, handles) from my original interior, is this what you did? Nice job.

Thu Jun 19, 2008 9:56 pm

Here's my custom job:

Still quite a few details to go...

Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:44 pm

I kept all the stock cabinets and redid everything with black formica. I also peeled off all the yellowing contact paper from ceiling and covered that with white formica. I wrapped the stock wall panels with some thin foam and black vinyl. I ripped out all the plaid redid the back seat and top bed with some heavy duty automotive upholstery.

Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:01 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngDbt_PFyzU

Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:12 pm

heres mine, not totally done yet!

Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:12 pm

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Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:45 pm

I used birch plywood for the cabinets, and maple boards, glued and planed for the doors and the table top.

Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:37 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngDbt_PFyzU

Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:15 pm

vdubadm's is AMAZING!!! I hope I can get mine that nice some day!

Sat Jun 21, 2008 3:51 am

I posted this so that you could look in "my gallery". I have a few pictures of my interior there. Just so you know, interiors can get expensive!!