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cvette98pacecar

01-03-2013, 06:25 PM

I was getting some custom embroidery work done for my cars when I figured I might as well offer it to the group.
The Material is high end Suede with a foam backing.
Cost is $80.00 each plus shipping.

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa468/rdemarco06/IMG_5517_zps7848e217.jpg

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa468/rdemarco06/IMG_5516_zpse486316e.jpg

ZZZZZR1

01-03-2013, 06:44 PM

Wow that's unreal!

Can't wait to get mine

:saluting:

David

CJ_ZR1

01-03-2013, 10:35 PM

Nice, I'll take one with the splash logo!

Thanks Robert :cheers:

Kevin

01-03-2013, 10:56 PM

love the first one

A26B

01-04-2013, 12:08 AM

Is that a coon tail for the antenna in the first picture?:sign10:

Both of those are really nice.

HAWAIIZR-1

01-04-2013, 06:28 AM

Is that a coon tail for the antenna in the first picture?:sign10:

Both of those are really nice.

Thanks for the good laugh Jerry......I needed it on a Friday evening even if it was a short week at work.:thumbsup:

HAWAIIZR-1

01-04-2013, 06:34 AM

Robert,

That's look great and thanks for offering.

I'll would like to buy one with the splash logo.

Years ago I had a plan to do a recessed foam with ZR-1 logo, but it does not seem I'll ever get around to it.

Craig

Fully Vetted

01-04-2013, 07:57 AM

Robert, I'm assuming this is already set up? Or can we change things like color of the splash or a phrase other that "Life Begins at 180"?

RUSSELL

01-04-2013, 10:33 AM

I'll take one with the splash logo please.

Thanks Russell

Blue Flame Restorations

01-04-2013, 10:39 AM

Splash logo, please.

Red Splash Logo and Life Begins At 180

Brett

cvette98pacecar

01-04-2013, 02:07 PM

Is that a coon tail for the antenna in the first picture?:sign10:

Both of those are really nice.

Actually you are half right. She is a 8 month old Maine coon cat.

cvette98pacecar

01-04-2013, 02:08 PM

Robert, I'm assuming this is already set up? Or can we change things like color of the splash or a phrase other that "Life Begins at 180"?

I think the color would be no big deal to change, what were the other changes that you had in mind?

Kevin

01-04-2013, 03:17 PM

When are you going to need the money for this

cvette98pacecar

01-04-2013, 03:49 PM

I would like to have a complete order by January, 18th so I can try and get a group discount. I dont need payment until they are ready for shipment.

Fully Vetted

01-04-2013, 05:23 PM

I think the color would be no big deal to change, what were the other changes that you had in mind?

I was thinking maybe the splash in blue (as close to AB as possible) and then maybe KING OF THE HILL under that in blue as well.

If changing the phrase is a pain it's no biggie.

How big are the splash letters?

cvette98pacecar

01-04-2013, 05:39 PM

I will ask on Sunday when I pick up the other two headliners, I will also get the Dimensions.

XfireZ51

01-04-2013, 06:01 PM

cvette98pacecar

01-04-2013, 06:27 PM

Bob,

Put me down for the ZR-1 splash one. Are you doing different headliner colors or is the gray/black the only one available. My headliner is getting a bit droopy, so this would look great. How do we pay?

Paypal when we get a complete order. These are black. I am going to try and get mine done next weekend.

Schrade

01-04-2013, 10:37 PM

I'll never see a dime for that start-up...

After posting the custom re-fab procedure on one of these boards in '07, I told a reply-er with a '93 to get the Ruby felt, and emboss the 40th logo from a hacked Eckler's T-shirt.

Never saw it, until it was listed IN THE ECK CATALOGUE CUSTOM HEADLINER, the next year!!! Good idea guys!

My college logo in '07 (at vette get-together in '08), on black felt

http://zr1.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2112&d=1357353287

cvette98pacecar

01-04-2013, 11:41 PM

cvette98pacecar

01-05-2013, 04:11 PM

I talked with the embroider today and the ZR-1 Splash outline in white looks like crap. We are going to stick with the current Headliners adding a 40th Anniversary headliner.

Here is what is ordered right now.
Everyone wants the ZR-1 Splash.
XFIREZ51-1
FULLY VETTED -1 (If you want Admiral Blue Splash with KING OF THE HILL) there is no extra cost.
Dynomite -2
Kevin -1
HawaiiZR1 -1
ZZZZZR1 -1 (do you want a special splash with all of those Z?)
CJ -1
Russell -1
Blue Flame -1

Total -10

Schrade

01-05-2013, 04:18 PM

That is actually a really good idea since I have a 40th Anniversary ZR-1.

I think OP's suede / leather is even a better idea; if available in ruby suede...

Group buy ? :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/35-yards-of-new-luxurious-rich-red-ultra-suede-/200864835819?pt=US_Fabric&hash=item2ec47a28eb

Can't find those custom liner's in current Eckler's.......................

And now with a polycarbonate top, as opposed to painted, how would a DOUBLE-Sided logo show through on the OUTside???

https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSgKppGgcd1I8yyMWKO1kFq-7g9E_S_Z6paq8rpcNgiIzOKh3wy

THAT might be over the top, unless it's subtle, which is NEVER the case with a vette,

Fully Vetted

01-05-2013, 05:18 PM

...FULLY VETTED -1 (If you want Admiral Blue Splash with KING OF THE HILL) there is no extra cost.

Perfect... Did you happen to get the size of the letters?

cvette98pacecar

01-05-2013, 05:48 PM

Perfect... Did you happen to get the size of the letters?

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa468/rdemarco06/IMG_5521_zpsfded64b7.jpg

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa468/rdemarco06/IMG_5520_zps5a27183a.jpg

HAWAIIZR-1

01-05-2013, 06:01 PM

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa468/rdemarco06/IMG_5521_zpsfded64b7.jpg

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa468/rdemarco06/IMG_5520_zps5a27183a.jpg

Robert,

Thanks again for offering this up; greatly appreciated. Standing by for payment instructions, etc. :cheers:

Craig

Fully Vetted

01-05-2013, 07:12 PM

Thanks, Robert. At first the Splash looked a little small but I'll trust you're instincts and go with it.

cvette98pacecar

01-05-2013, 07:34 PM

Thanks, Robert. At first the Splash looked a little small but I'll trust you're instincts and go with it.

I will get a photo tomorrow in my ruby lid so you can get a better idea on how it looks.

cvette98pacecar

01-14-2013, 11:31 PM

All of the head liners are going to be this weekend, I did take Fully Vetted advice and made the ZR-1 splash 1" larger.
If you want to pay with paypal send 90.00 to r.de_marco@yahoo.com as a gift and I will refund the difference in shipping.
Dom I will be in Chicago the middle of February if you want to save on shipping.

XfireZ51

01-14-2013, 11:39 PM

Robert,

That works. Do I pay you before or then?

cvette98pacecar

01-14-2013, 11:56 PM

Robert,

That works. Do I pay you before or then?

No rush, you can pay me than.

Fully Vetted

01-15-2013, 12:12 AM

Just sent the money. Just a thought - include your screen name in the notes when you make payment so Robert will know who is paying.

Robert - I guess you'll get our address off of PayPal?

cvette98pacecar

01-15-2013, 12:29 AM

Just sent the money. Just a thought - include your screen name in the notes when you make payment so Robert will know who is paying.

Robert - I guess you'll get our address off of PayPal?

Yes, please make sure your address is correct with paypal. I bought some nicer tubes to ship them in. I get home on Friday so I will be able to ship Saturday morning.

HAWAIIZR-1

01-15-2013, 07:07 AM

Robert,

Payment sent as instructed. Thanks again for doing this and the offer to the brothers.

Craig :handshak:

Fully Vetted

01-15-2013, 01:18 PM

...Without the Coonskin Cap

That is automatically included, right? I was going to hang mine out my fuel filler door.

RUSSELL

01-18-2013, 11:27 PM

Sent payment for mine yesterday. Russell Farrow

cvette98pacecar

01-19-2013, 12:33 AM

I pick up everything on Sunday, I am hoping the shipping tubes will be here on Monday so I can start shipping everything out.

cvette98pacecar

01-22-2013, 06:33 PM

Shipping tubes got delivered today. I will be shipping the headliners tomorrow.

Everyone who paid.
FULLY VETTED -1 (I will need a good photo when you get it installed)
Dynomite -2
HawaiiZR1 -1
CJ -1
Russell -1

Not paid, No rush let me know if I made a mistake.
Blue Flame -1
Kevin -1

XFIREZ51-1 (Being Delivered in February)
ZZZZZR1 -1 (Delivered)

ZZZZZR1

01-22-2013, 06:45 PM

I got the one pictured (cat included!!!!!)

Very nice quality, thanks Robert!

Dynomite

01-29-2013, 12:28 AM

I was getting some custom embroidery work done for my cars when I figured I might as well offer it to the group.
The Material is high end Suede with a foam backing.
Cost is $80.00 each plus shipping.

Absolutely perfect.......with the foam backing and the custom embroidery.....how do I say this without acting feminine :D

Gorgeous

Now......so I do not screw up the installation of this new liner.
1. How should I prepare the surface removing existing liner?
2. What glue or bonding technique is best for this new liner with foam backing?
3. Any precautions/tecniques so I do not mess up the installation of this gorgeous foam backed liner?

Thank you....appreciate it :thumbsup:

I got the one pictured (cat included!!!!!)
Very nice quality, thanks Robert!

Better you than me on the cat :D

cvette98pacecar

01-29-2013, 12:49 AM

Absolutely perfect.......with the foam backing and the custom embroidery.....how do I say this without acting feminine :D

Gorgeous

Now......so I do not screw up the installation of this new liner.
1. How should I prepare the surface removing existing liner?
2. What glue or bonding technique is best for this new liner with foam backing?
3. Any precautions/tecniques so I do not mess up the installation of this gorgeous foam backed liner?

Thank you....appreciate it :thumbsup:

Better you than me on the cat :D

I have no clue, I have never done one. If anyone has done a headliner in the past this would be a great time to chime in.

Blue Flame Restorations

01-29-2013, 01:03 AM

Robert, paypal just sent.

Item looks PERFECT!

Fully Vetted

01-29-2013, 01:27 AM

Got mine today, Robert. On the kitchen table the lettering still looks to small but I think once I get it in it will be perfect. Really high quality feel to it. Thanks for putting this group buy together.

I'm thinking of letting a local interior shop put mine in. I don't want to do anything to screw this beauty up.

Thanks again, Robert.

cvette98pacecar

02-01-2013, 05:35 PM

HAWAIIZR-1

02-07-2013, 07:15 AM

Robert,
I received mine after I returned from being out of country a few days ago. Sweet and awesome deal and thanks so much. I can't wait to get it installed later. Thanks again for sharing this. Craig:handshak:

Schrade

02-15-2013, 01:25 AM

I have no clue, I have never done one. If anyone has done a headliner in the past this would be a great time to chime in.

We COULD chime in again, but - ahhh :dontknow: ...

I'll never see a dime for that start-up...

After posting the custom re-fab procedure on one of these boards in '07, I told a reply-er with a '93 to get the Ruby felt, and emboss the 40th logo from a hacked Eckler's T-shirt.

Never saw it, until it was listed IN THE ECK CATALOGUE CUSTOM HEADLINER, the next year!!! Good idea guys!

My college logo in '07 (at vette get-together in '08), on black felt

http://zr1.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2112&d=1357353287

I AM curious - does anyone have a snappic of the installed suede headliner???

In the meantime ... :D enjoy! (http://zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=19520)

Dynomite

05-22-2014, 12:46 PM

Absolutely perfect.......with the foam backing and the custom embroidery.....how do I say this without acting feminine :D

Gorgeous

Now......so I do not screw up the installation of this new liner.
1. How should I prepare the surface removing existing liner?
2. What glue or bonding technique is best for this new liner with foam backing?
3. Any precautions/tecniques so I do not mess up the installation of this gorgeous foam backed liner?

Thank you....appreciate it :thumbsup:

Better you than me on the cat :D

I am looking for three more of your headliners with the Red Splash ZR-1 and Life Begins at 180 mph.......

Cliff

XfireZ51

05-22-2014, 01:13 PM

Dynomite

05-23-2014, 08:39 PM

Guys,

I finally attempted installing my headliner a few weeks ago, BUT the foam backing is pretty rancid so I need another one of those. I did this some years ago on my 84 and was able to buy a new styrofoam piece w foam but the usual suspects don't seem to carry it any longer.
Anybody got a source?

I just installed yesterday the ZR-1 splash with Life Begins At 180 mph.

The BLACK Suede is absolutely the best for color and smoothness :thumbsup:

Perfect in every way and absolutely NO SAG :thumbsup:
I used Headliner Glue from ORielly auto parts applying three coats to the existing Foam Base (existing Foam Base is about 3/4 inch thick) and a three coats to the new Headliner.

The existing Foam Base was glued in about 4 places to the top but came out easily without much damage at all.

The existing Foam Base is wedged in on all sides by the top frame and can be pushed down easily popping into place. I laid the new Headliner (with three coats of Headliner Glue) on top of the Foam Base (Foam Base on floor with three coats of Headliner Glue) and smoothed out rubbing the Headliner with hands outward from center. I then folded over the excess on the radius of the Foam Base and cut leaving about 1/4 inch excess Headliner material.

I then popped the Foam Base into place making sure the Headliner excess material was folded under the top frame on all sides. I did NOT glue in any way the Existing Foam Base as it is wedged solid into place and will be very easy to remove just in case.

ASOLUTELY BETTER THAN NEW
I had trouble figuring out which way I wanted the lettering and splash to read.....finally figured I would not be looking up when driving so installed such that the lettering and splash could be read looking up and rearward from outside open window/door :p

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll142/dynomite007/Dynomite6/0dcb9dad-25d4-4e4a-821c-afc6f723f6fd.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll142/dynomite007/Dynomite6/05aa9dc7-85ef-4a2c-97e9-a5bc62fd9865.jpg

USAZR1

05-23-2014, 10:08 PM

HAWAIIZR-1

05-28-2014, 10:13 PM

I just installed yesterday the zr-1 splash with Life Begins At 180 mph.

Perfect in every way :thumbsup:
I used Headliner Glue from ORielly auto parts applying three coats to the existing Foam Base (existing Foam Base is about 3/4 inch thick) and a couple coats to the new Headliner.

The existing Foam Base was glued in about 4 places to the top but came out easily without much damage at all.

The existing Foam Base is wedged in on all sides by the top frame and can be pushed down easily popping into place. I laid the new Headliner on top of the Foam Base (Foam Base on floor) and smoothed out rubbing with hands outward from center. I then folded over the excess on the radius of the Foam Base and cut leaving about 1/4 inch excess Headliner material.

I then popped the Foam Base into place making sure the Headliner excess material was folded under the top frame on all sides. I did NOT glue in any way the Existing Foam Base as it is wedged solid into place and will be very easy to remove just in case.

ASOLUTELY BETTER THAN NEW
I had trouble figuring out which way I wanted the lettering and splash to read.....finally figured I would not be looking up when driving so installed such that the lettering and splash could be read looking up and rearward from outside open window/door :p

Hey Cliff, sounds great. I read somewhere that without pictures it did not happen.....................lol.:cheers:

Dynomite

05-28-2014, 11:38 PM

Hey Cliff, sounds great. I read somewhere that without pictures it did not happen.....................lol.:cheers:
It DID happen on this 1990 ZR-1.....and it will happen soon on two more 1990 ZR-1s and one 1991 ZR-1 :D

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll142/dynomite007/Dynomite6/0dcb9dad-25d4-4e4a-821c-afc6f723f6fd.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll142/dynomite007/Dynomite6/05aa9dc7-85ef-4a2c-97e9-a5bc62fd9865.jpg

XfireZ51

05-28-2014, 11:42 PM

Still looking for a backer board so I can mount mine.

HAWAIIZR-1

05-29-2014, 01:34 AM

It DID happen on this 1990 ZR-1.....and it will happen soon on two more 1990 ZR-1s and one 1991 ZR-1 :D

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll142/dynomite007/Dynomite6/0dcb9dad-25d4-4e4a-821c-afc6f723f6fd.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll142/dynomite007/Dynomite6/05aa9dc7-85ef-4a2c-97e9-a5bc62fd9865.jpg

Wow, that is DYNOMITE! Great work as usual and I'll have to use your notes when I get around to mine. Four Zs and growing I see. My latest toy (SVT Lightning) has me busy and I forgot all about the ZR-1 (just kidding), but I'll go back to Hawaii and ship it later once I get settled.

Dynomite

05-29-2014, 09:18 AM

Wow, that is DYNOMITE! Great work as usual and I'll have to use your notes when I get around to mine. Four Zs and growing I see. My latest toy (SVT Lightning) has me busy and I forgot all about the ZR-1 (just kidding), but I'll go back to Hawaii and ship it later once I get settled.

:handshak:

When you get your ZR-1 to CA you can start your (debates, fights, discussions, rationalizations, frustrations) with the CA SMOG guys/gals :p

You pick the word and let us know how it goes ;)

Cliff

HAWAIIZR-1

05-29-2014, 09:56 AM

:handshak:

When you get your ZR-1 to CA you can start your (debates, fights, discussions, rationalizations, frustrations) with the CA SMOG guys/gals :p

You pick the word and let us know how it goes ;)

Cliff

I hear you and rather leave it there, but I will be here at least 3 years so I guess I have to bring it to Cali. It might end up being a big paper weight like in Japan. At least it would be with me so I can install all the stuff I bought over the years if I can't drive it. :cheers: