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XfireZ51 · 12-04-2013

Here's an update. Took advantage of the 50F day before we head into deep freeze.

ZZZZZR1 · 12-04-2013

Wow

Great job Dom!!!

David

cvette98pacecar · 12-04-2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Took advantage of some nice weather here today. I was able to remove the console frame, passenger seat and remainder of the carpeting. Loads of wires.
The 92 was the first year w ASR, so what would normally be a second rear hatch bin is full of hydraulics and electronics. The "door" to the bin is bolted shut and so the hatch carpet only has one flap and one hatch pull handle w lock. Well the 90 carpet is setup for 2 bin doors, pull handles and locks. Got a bin door from a 91 along w a lock to fill the hole. Now I should be able to install the pull handle onto the hatch carpet.
A few shots of the car devoid of carpeting and seats and just starting to install riser and hatch side carpeting.

Dom, you are giving me flash backs from when I had the entire interior out of the Aerobody.

Blue Flame Restorations · 12-04-2013

Good job, Dom.

XfireZ51 · 12-05-2013

Couple of side notes.

1. In the course of removing the black interior I cut the wire for my GPS sensor. Thought I could splice it but then I noticed there is an outer shielding with and inner insulated wire. Need to check on whether it can be spliced.

2. The 92 was the first year of ASR. Consequently the bin hatch behind the driver is bolted closed, while previous years there were 2 pull handles and locks.
The 92 only has one. I replaced the driver's side bin door with one from a 91 and will install a second lock. Then I can install the bin door pull for the bin on the driver's side. The carpeting for the hatch area already was cut for this otherwise it would have looked unfinished.

3. The halo trim will be painted cognac to match the rest of the interior. Was thinking of doing same for package tray trim in rear hatch area. My wife says she likes the contrast of the Cognac w the black however.

Schrade · 12-05-2013

Lookin' real good there...

If the wife offers preferences, TAKE HEED. Happy wives are HARD to come by ...

Is the GPS wire co-ax? Or tri-axial? If co-axial, you can get compression fittings and a barrel connector, along with 'the tool', at the local DIY. Or catch the local telecom field tech in your neighborhood. Might offer to ante up his lunch...

XfireZ51 · 12-05-2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schrade

Lookin' real good there...

If the wife offers preferences, TAKE HEED. Happy wives are HARD to come by ...

Is the GPS wire co-ax? Or tri-axial? If co-axial, you can get compression fittings and a barrel connector, along with 'the tool', at the local DIY. Or catch the local telecom field tech in your neighborhood. Might offer to ante up his lunch...

Chuck,

Looks like a co-axial. Looks like about a 14ga wire.

XfireZ51 · 12-22-2013

Pretty much have front part done. Cluster and console are together. Also, took a slight detour Nd installed one of Marc's steering column pins to tighten things up which it did. Finishing up the hatch area is next. depends on weather. After the interior I'll be tackling the rear Z06 brake install. I'll put that in a different thread.

LGAFF · 12-23-2013

You can paint carpet....midamerican sells the paint if you are interested in covering up the red stain under the seat

XfireZ51 · 12-29-2013

Took advantage of the "mild" weather we've had over the last few days. 50F yesterday in Chicago. 30's today before the deep freeze comes back. I must have taken the console apart and put back together about 5 times because of getting the assembly sequence wrong. What a PITA. I don't recall my 84 being this much hassle when I replaced carpet and seats in it.
The steering column fix set me back a bit too. Accessing the knee bolster reinforcement bolts up tight against the console make pulling the console side carpeting a "must". Otherwise you'll spend more time trying to get at it, than doing the rest of the job. Then "chasing" the starts/dies thing had me dropping the column ONE MORE TIME! Marc's oversize pin really did help in tightening up the column slop.
Now I can actually lean on it and it doesn't budge. So the front end is together with the exception of seats(getting seat covers made) and seat belt buckle.
Hope to finish rear hatch today. Radio bezels and targa storage bezels are on.
Need to check on painting of halo trim. I am also going to have the seat back shells painted to match OR should I leave them contrasting?

Speaking of seat covers, I spent time removing the D/S cover so the upholsterer has a pattern for the new covers. Aside from the typical left bolster wear, the cover is in very good condition. I may sell it if I get it back in original condition.
I will be taking the passenger side off as well. That seat cover is in pretty much pristine condition. I'll be putting it up for sale shortly, FYI.

12-04-2013	#51
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,686	Re: ROZA NERO Interior Conversion Here's an update. Took advantage of the 50F day before we head into deep freeze.

12-04-2013	#52
ZZZZZR1 Banned BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MD Posts: 3,674	Re: ROZA NERO Interior Conversion Wow Great job Dom!!! David

12-04-2013	#54
Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,899	Re: ROZA NERO Interior Conversion Good job, Dom. __________________ 1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project

12-05-2013	#55
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,686	Re: ROZA NERO Interior Conversion Couple of side notes. 1. In the course of removing the black interior I cut the wire for my GPS sensor. Thought I could splice it but then I noticed there is an outer shielding with and inner insulated wire. Need to check on whether it can be spliced. 2. The 92 was the first year of ASR. Consequently the bin hatch behind the driver is bolted closed, while previous years there were 2 pull handles and locks. The 92 only has one. I replaced the driver's side bin door with one from a 91 and will install a second lock. Then I can install the bin door pull for the bin on the driver's side. The carpeting for the hatch area already was cut for this otherwise it would have looked unfinished. 3. The halo trim will be painted cognac to match the rest of the interior. Was thinking of doing same for package tray trim in rear hatch area. My wife says she likes the contrast of the Cognac w the black however. Last edited by XfireZ51; 12-05-2013 at 12:16 AM.

12-05-2013	#56
Schrade Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,783	Re: ROZA NERO Interior Conversion Lookin' real good there... If the wife offers preferences, TAKE HEED. Happy wives are HARD to come by ... Is the GPS wire co-ax? Or tri-axial? If co-axial, you can get compression fittings and a barrel connector, along with 'the tool', at the local DIY. Or catch the local telecom field tech in your neighborhood. Might offer to ante up his lunch...

12-22-2013	#58
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,686	Re: ROZA NERO Interior Conversion Pretty much have front part done. Cluster and console are together. Also, took a slight detour Nd installed one of Marc's steering column pins to tighten things up which it did. Finishing up the hatch area is next. depends on weather. After the interior I'll be tackling the rear Z06 brake install. I'll put that in a different thread. Last edited by XfireZ51; 12-22-2013 at 10:04 PM.

12-23-2013	#59
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,180	Re: ROZA NERO Interior Conversion You can paint carpet....midamerican sells the paint if you are interested in covering up the red stain under the seat __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

12-29-2013	#60
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,686	Re: ROZA NERO Interior Conversion Took advantage of the "mild" weather we've had over the last few days. 50F yesterday in Chicago. 30's today before the deep freeze comes back. I must have taken the console apart and put back together about 5 times because of getting the assembly sequence wrong. What a PITA. I don't recall my 84 being this much hassle when I replaced carpet and seats in it. The steering column fix set me back a bit too. Accessing the knee bolster reinforcement bolts up tight against the console make pulling the console side carpeting a "must". Otherwise you'll spend more time trying to get at it, than doing the rest of the job. Then "chasing" the starts/dies thing had me dropping the column ONE MORE TIME! Marc's oversize pin really did help in tightening up the column slop. Now I can actually lean on it and it doesn't budge. So the front end is together with the exception of seats(getting seat covers made) and seat belt buckle. Hope to finish rear hatch today. Radio bezels and targa storage bezels are on. Need to check on painting of halo trim. I am also going to have the seat back shells painted to match OR should I leave them contrasting? Speaking of seat covers, I spent time removing the D/S cover so the upholsterer has a pattern for the new covers. Aside from the typical left bolster wear, the cover is in very good condition. I may sell it if I get it back in original condition. I will be taking the passenger side off as well. That seat cover is in pretty much pristine condition. I'll be putting it up for sale shortly, FYI.