StevenGuthmiller Posted March 26, 2020 Author Posted March 26, 2020 Spent a little time today working on refining the seats a little. I found a set of '66 Nova door panels that will not only donate their upholstery for the seat backs, but I can use the front arm rests as well. The seats will need a bit more tweaking, but I think they're beginning to look a little better. This is the Nova door panel that I am blowing up to steal parts from. And the upholstery added to the seat back. Steve
djflyer Posted March 26, 2020 Posted March 26, 2020 Fantastic! I have that same body and chassis sitting in a box waiting for some inspiration. I was thinking maybe restomod with a modern driveline but maybe that will change now after watching what you do with your great skills on this one. What do you plan to use for wheels and tires?
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 27, 2020 Author Posted March 27, 2020 Thanks guys! 1 hour ago, djflyer said: What do you plan to use for wheels and tires? Going stock all the way. Pontiac 8 lug wheels and white walls. Steve
Can-Con Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 23 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: Don't let this stop you!! Consider it a sort of "dueling Pontiacs" thing. I think it would be kind of fun, and we could could share information and maybe a technique or 2 along the way. How cool, (and confusing) would that be? 2 Steves and their '64 Grand Prixs! Steve Humm ,,,, ?
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 27, 2020 Author Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) I've already changed my mind on the seats! I decided that the piping on the seat back was not really what I was after, so I removed it and did a little more scribing. I'm liking it better now. Steve Edited March 27, 2020 by StevenGuthmiller
Modlbldr Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 Steve, This is looking good so far. The detail work on the seats is night and day from the originals. Looking forward to what you have planned. Later-
Bucky Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 I like what you did on the seatback, too. Looks better.
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 2, 2020 Author Posted April 2, 2020 Getting closer on the interior parts. I have the door panels and seats pretty much finished up. The console is close. Now working on rear arm rests and making certain that everything fits together as it should. Steve
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 4, 2020 Author Posted April 4, 2020 (edited) As I finish the interior modifications, I've also found some time for some body work. The vinyl top texture has been removed, as have the door handles and door locks. All of the body trim is being re-scribed for better definition as well as the panel lines, I have also began adding missing panel lines, most notably, the cowl lines, as well as the panels around the head and tail lights. Steve Edited April 4, 2020 by StevenGuthmiller
Greg Rogers Posted April 5, 2020 Posted April 5, 2020 I'm watching you, Steve. I'm sure this one will be as great as the 442!
Tom Geiger Posted April 5, 2020 Posted April 5, 2020 Very nice! I’m enjoying the interior work, especially the seats.
AmericanMuscleFan Posted April 5, 2020 Posted April 5, 2020 Great improvements from the original interior and body so far Steven! It's obvious that you do have a good eye for details sir! I will keep an eye on your progress... that's my kind of work!!! ?
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 5, 2020 Author Posted April 5, 2020 (edited) Thanks much guys! Still working on some fabrication and trying to get everything situated as it should be. I ground out the original radiator brace area and am replacing it with the brace from the '62 Catalina because, well, that's the way it should look. Before: After: Steve Edited April 5, 2020 by StevenGuthmiller
Can-Con Posted April 6, 2020 Posted April 6, 2020 Steve, just came across this listing , some great detail pics. Thought you might be able to use. https://www.dragers.com/vehicles/232/1964-pontiac-grand-prix
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 6, 2020 Author Posted April 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Can-Con said: Steve, just came across this listing , some great detail pics. Thought you might be able to use. https://www.dragers.com/vehicles/232/1964-pontiac-grand-prix That will be very helpful indeed! Thanks Steve Steve
Bucky Posted April 6, 2020 Posted April 6, 2020 I just checked out those pics. Gorgeous Poncho!! Is that the factory placement for the side view mirror?
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 15, 2020 Author Posted April 15, 2020 On 4/5/2020 at 11:28 PM, Bucky said: I just checked out those pics. Gorgeous Poncho!! Is that the factory placement for the side view mirror? I'll have to research that Keith. Work continues. I decided that while I was in the process of scribing various aspects of the vehicle, I could just as well take a few minutes and scribe some window channels into the roof. I then began the task of adding some head liner and interior window trim to the inside of the top. I did a little of this after the fact on my '68 Olds project, so I decided that it would be infinitely easier to do it before paint if I was going to do it. I'm going to do it! Steve
1972coronet Posted April 15, 2020 Posted April 15, 2020 No coat hooks ? How about a vanity mirror on the sunvisors ? All joking aside --- more fantastic work , Steve ! That headliner is looking great !
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 15, 2020 Author Posted April 15, 2020 11 minutes ago, 1972coronet said: No coat hooks ? How about a vanity mirror on the sunvisors ? Patience John. Steve
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