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herndog67
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| looking for some ideas for my interior and im thinking red maybe two tone? anyone have some photos of your interiors? im thinking vinyl or twed...I thought this part would be easy? thanks |
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rcooled
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| Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2019 12:42 pm Post subject: Re: ghia interior |
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| herndog67 wrote: |
| im thinking vinyl or twed... |
Lots of interior pics in the gallery.
I did a combination of vinyl and tweed for my '67 ↓
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xzener
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| Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2019 12:57 pm Post subject: Re: ghia interior |
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Went the vinyl Tweed route myself, even though the upholstery shop tried talking me out of it.
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CiderGuy
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| Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2019 1:28 pm Post subject: Re: ghia interior |
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This is what I am going with. Got it from TMI
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rbsurfguy
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 4:17 pm Post subject: Re: ghia interior |
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Looking for inspiration. Instead of starting a new thread, I thought I would rehash this.
I am at the point of finding an upholstery shop to get my interior done. So, I am looking for some inspiration and would love to see everyone post theirs. I am currently stuck on some shade of tan, as I like the tan canvas convertible tops available against the color of my Ghia. As a reminder, mine is kind of a dark burgundy, kind of grape color in the sun.
It doesn't matter what color your interior is or what pattern you have, I would just like to see all the combinations, all vinyl, vinyl and tweed, all tweed, all cloth, etc. Give me some ideas and suggestions, open to other color possibilities.
Show whatcha got!
Jeff
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Marcdeb
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rbsurfguy
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 5:16 pm Post subject: Re: ghia interior |
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Good Idea, thanks Marc! Now if I can just find that link.... 
Jeff
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1971 Ghia convertible (Body off rebuild)
2019 VW Atlas 4Motion
2012 Passat-Sold
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moogie32
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rbsurfguy
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 7:46 pm Post subject: Re: ghia interior |
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Ha Ha....Thank you Moogie! I was messing with him. One of my few skills is to search sites...except for this one too many times!
Besides the inspiration, I really just wanted everyone to show off their interiors. We see the motor threads, faces, Ghia's, just thought it would be fun to see the interiors.
Thanks again, Jeff
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1971 Ghia convertible (Body off rebuild)
2019 VW Atlas 4Motion
2012 Passat-Sold
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Jeff's 71 Vert Restoration/Reassembly http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6...highlight= |
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Marcdeb
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moogie32
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| Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:59 am Post subject: Re: ghia interior |
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| rbsurfguy wrote: |
Besides the inspiration, I really just wanted everyone to show off their interiors. We see the motor threads, faces, Ghia's, just thought it would be fun to see the interiors.
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OK - I'll play! Here's Lilcar
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jeffrey8164 
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| Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:24 am Post subject: Re: ghia interior |
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Robert Allen and Sunbrella fabrics. MX6 seats.
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Vladiiiii
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| Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 12:13 pm Post subject: Re: ghia interior |
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72 interior (forget the steering wheel, it's long gone).
Newton commercial carpet in brown,
stock seats with TMI covers :
or MX5 seats with light beige covers :
Vlad
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Vlad's 72 Ghia (Once in a Lifetime Restoration topic)
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jeffrey8164
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| Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:31 pm Post subject: Re: ghia interior |
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That looks awesome Vlad!
I'm especially diggin' the little touches on the steering column, knobs and e-brake lever.
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Vladiiiii
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| Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:44 pm Post subject: Re: ghia interior |
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Thanks  Although not original, they're my touches 
And the door trims are either hard to find in europe, or very expensive (like 40-50/piece). So if you cannot guess what they are at first glance, then good for me  . They're actually Beetle running board trims
Same goes for the door card trims, there's little to to info about them "over here", so I improvised also, with some similar parts.
Would have not made these steps on a 100% original car, but yeah. Mine is a tribute to the early ones 
Vlad
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Vlad's 72 Ghia (Once in a Lifetime Restoration topic)
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Duncan67KG
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| Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: ghia interior |
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My 67 interior with Newton carpet kit, Scat Pro Car seats with red/black houndstooth inserts.
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cmdrfire
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| Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2021 11:19 am Post subject: Re: ghia interior |
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Some fantastic interiors here!
All I can offer is just a recently reupholstered passenger seat...
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Paul70Ghia
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| Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 9:43 am Post subject: Re: ghia interior |
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Our interior was originally black vinyl but we wanted something to lighten the interior up a bit and hopefully nicer in warm weather. Eventually went for a variation on the late 60s/early 70s cloth trim option, which goes well with the yellow paint. The covers were made by a local VW trimmer based on a doctored brochure photograph.
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Vladiiiii
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| Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 11:35 am Post subject: Re: ghia interior |
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You're right, so many nice combinations!
It's the first time I see that cloth in new condition. I didn't really care for it while only seing it on tired, worn out seats.....but new? Its looking amazing! And it's surely nicer in summer.
One short story from a car show maybe 2-3 years ago in summer, one of the warmest days ever. I started driving home with my bug (vinyl seats....) and thought hmm actually it's not that bad, I don't feel that much heat.
Until I got out at home, and found out why.... my back was drenched 
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Vlad's 72 Ghia (Once in a Lifetime Restoration topic)
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Did I it again ! I edited my post to include the link as well.
