Next project. Dead Cow!

[melbzetec]

I know the latest mod (heads and cams) is not finished (or paid for yet!!), but I have my next project in planning.

As some know, the "Photn, Fast Eddie, Melbzetec ST170 wreck purchase" scored me the ST170 half leather interior.

But the blue inserts don't suit my monochrome colour scheme.

So the plan is to replace the blue cloth inserts with leather.

I thought for a while about what colour scheme. Charcoal and silver? A bit garish. Charcoal and grey? Maybe. Maybe boring. Charcoal with black inserts? Potentially.

But then I had inspiration from a shot in a UK Ford mag. An approach that is genuine Ford, but not in a Focus. Says performance and luxury at the same time. Classic but purposeful.

The inspiration? A photo of the interior of the Mustang GT Bullitt!!


How it is:




How I plan it to be!







Perforated colour matched charcoal leather, in the Mustang GT style. Pure Ford performance transplanted to a Focus!!

Waddaya think?

[DZFord]

I love finishing one project off and already planning / starting the next!

IMHO, the leather looks fantastic and would really suit your car. It would look perfect with the monochromatic exterior.

[Rhubarb]

The charcoal leather will look and feel fantastic.

I'd leave the steering wheel where it is though

[melbzetec]

Originally Posted by Rhubarb

I'd leave the steering wheel where it is though

I'll pay that one! Comedy Gold.

[Buzz Box]

I prefer the top one has some character the bottom one is plain but thats just my 2 cents worth lol

[Martyvan]

I like the bottom one.... HELLlllllllllo to those leather seats!!!

[Fast Eddie]

Steve, I like the bottom photo also. Personally, I would see if I can get a Mk1 Focus emblem in there somewhere on the backrest say near the shoulder area. That, to me, sort of reminds me of Euro performance cars like my obsolete RECARO that I still own.

The seats in Picture 2 needs some bolstering too. One needs to sit IN the seat not on it.

[Tj-zetec]

Whadeya expect eddie?, they're made for lardarsed yanks.

I would have to agree with the perforated leather. That's what's in the XR5 and it's really schmick. But they to tend to catch small crumbs and what not. Learned the hard way not to eat a bag of salted chips in the car.

Says performance and luxury at the same time. Classic but purposeful.

I got worried when I read this. For a brief moment i thought you might be considering tartan inserts a la GTI.

If you had, I would have offered my opinion by chundering in your car.
But, lucky for both of us, you have far better taste than that.

Oh, and you will love the smell you're greeted with everytime you open the door after it's done too.
(the leather that is, not my chunder)

[FOCUSonTHIS]

Steve, sorry to have such a delay in getting the trimmers number. My dad misplaced his business card so therefore I am trying to get the right channels at work to get his number because he works in port melbourne and not campbellfield. Just letting you know that I am trying mate. Also I like the bottom one.

[melbzetec]

Thanks Adam. I have to get the front seats down from Sydney yet, and save a few more $$$$$$!, so no rush. I appreciate the effort.

[photn]

IZZ NICE!!!!!!


jebus steve, im starting to get a bit jealous here.

[melbzetec]

This shot is possibly closer to the colour

[sumpPUMP]

that looks classy, and still very 'sporty' at the same time. if it ends up lookin anythin close to that i'm sure you and everyone on here would LOVE it...

[Fast Eddie]

Quote: "I have to get the front seats down from Sydney yet"

Oh, you mean to say you haven't recieved my Bill for the others I delivered?? Must have got lost in the mail hey, Steve.

[melbzetec]

Send it through Eddie! I owe you big time on that one. (Fast Eddie's Delivery Service. The fastest on two wheels, or four!) :

[zetec]

Hey Steve I'm driving up to Syd via the Alps and back via the Hume. If you need the front seats transported, consider it done on March 14-15.

[melbzetec]

Matt, that would be fantastic.....but only if it's not inconvenient. If it's possible, I'd really appreciate it

[zetec]

No question!!

I'm not driving to bloody Werombi to pick them up though!!!

Sean?

[melbzetec]

Sean me old mate!!!!! You'd love to drive into Sydney and catch up with your dear frind Uncle Matt wouldn't you??? :

[photn]

****moves off rock*****

huh whats happening...

ohhh rightio yer sure.... lemmie know. i might be at work but ill organise it.


should be able to give u the brakes as well...

[zetec]

lol nice one Sean.

Honestly I don't mind driving to your place. We'll work it out.

I have the Focus Sedan, should be able to fit both seats and all the crap you want. She'll be fairly loaded up...

[MISTA FIESTA]

Make sure you take your South Australia Street Directory..

[photn]

Originally Posted by MISTA FIESTA

Make sure you take your South Australia Street Directory..

only need that when your using damos GPS!!! :P

[melbzetec]

You boys do keep me amused!!

[Fast Eddie]

When I key in Werombi in my GPS it speaks to me in Martian!!!!

Seriously though, Matt, if you get stuck and can't get over I might be able to get some of the stuff to you.