Black Interior

[ralphsmith_jr]

I am thinking about doing my interior all black vs the stock GN look, does anyone have any pictures of their interior all black? I know the only way to do this is to dye the dash and interior panels...so I am NOT dead set on it...yet :smile: It may be more trouble than its worth with the dye coming off

 

[jwheelz1212]

i have seen someone with a white t-type who made the entire interior black it looked really sick and diffrent. i dont rememember who it was it was someone on this board

 

[Vampire]

There's a thread going on elsewhere in the board (I think in the Lounge) where a guy with a White T-Type is doing the same thing. His setup sounds really cool, but its in the works so no pics yet.

I had it in my head to do the same to my GN, but the one I ended up buying is really low mileage with a perfect interior, and I dont think I'll have the heart to hack it up. I'm gonna wait for the next car to do it, but this is what I had planned...

Black suede or alcantara headliner
Black dash and all panels
Reupholster seats like this: Where there is black fabric, replace with high-quality black leather; where there is gray, replace with black suede inserts with diamond stitching
Aftermarket steering wheel in black leather
GNX-style gauge cluster with all deep amber/red lighting
Possibly contrasting stitching to give some dimension

I'm not crazy about the light gray tone or the seat fabric used in the stock GN's, so if I were to redo it I would just go all black - it looks a lot more sinister and would suit the car better in my opinion. Might be too much black for some, but thats what I like

 

[terik.m]

There's a thread going on elsewhere in the board (I think in the Lounge) where a guy with a White T-Type is doing the same thing. His setup sounds really cool, but its in the works so no pics yet.

I had it in my head to do the same to my GN, but the one I ended up buying is really low mileage with a perfect interior, and I dont think I'll have the heart to hack it up. I'm gonna wait for the next car to do it, but this is what I had planned...

Black suede or alcantara headliner
Black dash and all panels
Reupholster seats like this: Where there is black fabric, replace with high-quality black leather; where there is gray, replace with black suede inserts with diamond stitching
Aftermarket steering wheel in black leather
GNX-style gauge cluster with all deep amber/red lighting
Possibly contrasting stitching to give some dimension

I'm not crazy about the light gray tone or the seat fabric used in the stock GN's, so if I were to redo it I would just go all black - it looks a lot more sinister and would suit the car better in my opinion. Might be too much black for some, but thats what I like

Here is where I got the idea for the all black guts. Scot did a really good job on his...tastefully done!!! As promised...mine will be a bit different.
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/turbo-lounge/325916-black-interior-g-bodies.html

 

[DONNIE BROOKS]

it was scot w

GNS performance

 

[ralphsmith_jr]

Vampire
"I would just go all black -it looks a lot more sinister and would suit the car better in my opinion"

I couldnt agree more.

terik.m

Do you have any pictures of what your car looks like now...maybe a sneek peek? I love the look with the inserts, I just am up in the air about how long the dye will last?

 

[terik.m]

Vampire
"I would just go all black -it looks a lot more sinister and would suit the car better in my opinion"

I couldnt agree more.

terik.m

Do you have any pictures of what your car looks like now...maybe a sneek peek? I love the look with the inserts, I just am up in the air about how long the dye will last?

I started a thread in the Lounge with a few pics of the car stripped out. Im picking up the seats tommorow. The carpet arrived today so I plan on installing the carpet, seats, belts, and headliner this weekend. I will post pics of the progress on Sunday.

 

[supercrackerbox]

It may be more trouble than its worth with the dye coming off

Like any other paint, it's all in the prep work. Done right, it won't come off.

Or you might get lucky like me and actually track down a factory black dash . . .

 

[Vampire]

Yeah Scot's car is outstanding. That interior would look just downright mean on a GN, but really it would look good on any color T-type too, especially if you have blackout trim.

Black goes with everything. A black interior would be a great way to be unique while staying really tasteful IMO.

 

[ralphsmith_jr]

Like any other paint, it's all in the prep work. Done right, it won't come off.

Or you might get lucky like me and actually track down a factory black dash . . .

Wow!!! What year did they make Buicks with the Black dash?

 

[Bweavy]

Wow!!! What year did they make Buicks with the Black dash?

80 & older Buicks had them. I have a 79 here with black factory interior.

New parts that are molded in Black:
Arm rests
B-pillars
T-top plastic

Upper door panels & rear seat inserts can Be bought in all black material as well as seat covers.
Head liners & visors also.

 

[ralphsmith_jr]

Hey thanks for the info...I just placed an order, I guess its time for me to go back to your website and do some more looking.

 

[Bweavy]

Hey thanks for the info...I just placed an order, I guess its time for me to go back to your website and do some more looking.

You ordered the only thing I didn't mention Black carpet. :biggrin:

 

[Bweavy]

You ordered the only thing I didn't mention Black carpet. :biggrin:

Black Upper & Lower Door Panels With Arm Rests (NEW)

Looking at the above pic I also forgot we have black leather wrapped GN steering wheels as well.

 

[supercrackerbox]

Wow!!! What year did they make Buicks with the Black dash?

80 & older Buicks had them. I have a 79 here with black factory interior.

If anyone has a black '78 dash, I'd gladly trade mine for it. Even though this one is newer, I had to jump on it. I'd have just dyed my factory one but it's shot from sitting in the sun too long.

 

[BOOSTD1]

I have one id sell cheep but shipping would be alot I CHANGED THE SS OVER AND IT WASNT TO BAD

 

[turbocliff]

work in progress... ill take some better pics when its done and cleaned up.

 

[Heavy D]

Looking good Cliff! I love the idea of the black, I'm thinking of maybe one step further with vinyl or leather instead of cloth.....

 

[ralphsmith_jr]

Looks great!!! I just started my project this morning I will get some pics up later. The black carpet is a B!tch, it may be custom fit but you still have to do alot of work(cut out seat holes,Shifter hole, seat belts..blah, blah, blah)

 

[278cikiller]

Black dash?

work in progress... ill take some better pics when its done and cleaned up.

Cliff like to ask what kind of paint did you use for the dash? looks killer.