I'm planning out what to do in the interior of my '88 IROC next year. The car is currently the original Medium Metallic Orange, with a tan custom cloth interior. I am going to paint the car Hugger Orange with white racing stripes similar to my blue car, and I plan to put TT2 wheels on it.

My first thought is that since the dashboard is cracked near the vents, I may use POR15 putty to fix the cracks, then either paint the dash tan, or cover it in tan leather.

Second, since I would be doing the dashboard tan, I would also need to do all the other black plastic tan as well. I would paint the console and other hard parts, and cover the dashpad with tan leather.

Third, I am thinking that a set of tan gauge face covers might look real good with everything else done that way. Kinda a high tech look? Maybe dark brown for the numbers, not sure about the needles. I would also like to add a three gauge pod like in my '86, but since LoTek isn't making the three hole one anymore, I might make a fiberglass copy, modifying it for my C&C t-tops. I am also considering adding gauges into the dashpad. All aftermarket gauges would have to have the same look as my main gauges.

Not sure what I would do about the window and hatch switches, anyone know of any lighted ones in tan that would work? I guess I could dye mine, and re-screen the logos onto them if nothing else.

For the headliner I am thinking about buying an abs headliner and covering it in foam and leather. I think a hardtop one would work, cut out to fit my aftermarket tops. I would also do matching leather t-top inserts with embossed bowtie logos on them. I will also install an overhead console, though I haven't decided on whether to use one of my originals, or maybe one from a new Chevy pickup or something.

For the steering wheel, I am going to use a Colorado Customs fire half wrap billet wheel with tan leather.

I am also considering adding some wood to the dashboad (along the thin strip just below the large flat section, and also in the groove on the armrests (I'm using '82-'87 style). Fairly subtle compared to the kits you normally see. I would do it in a warm tone mahogony, using a burled wood.

So, what do you all think? Comments positive and negative welcomed, just try to keep them useful, and don't bother with "keep it stock" comments. I have no problem with modifying my interior, as it can all be put back to original later if someone else ever wants to do that.

 

Forgot to add, I am planning to reupholster my seats in the stock leather/cloth design, overstuffed like I did on Blue502 (much more comfortable, but you can't tell when looking).

 

That's quite an undertaking there, but it sounds like you know exactly what you want and I know you are capable of doing it...

First off, an orange/tan combination is a good choice, cuz those two colors contrast pretty well together. I think you are going a little overboard with all the leather you mentioned.... I'd say painting the dash and console is the best and easier (as well as cheaper) way to go and save the leather for the seats, shift **** and steering wheel.

I think leaving the ac/heater vents stock color would be nice, kinda adds dimension to the dash instead of just 1 color dominating everything... and as far as tan guage faces, should look interesting...maybe go with white or light grey for the numbers and needle?

Last, I would scratch the wood idea....I dunno what it is, but I have never cared for wood anywhere on a thirdgen, but that's just me...

Keep in mind, it is your car, do what YOU like.... no matter what you end up doing... I know it's gonna come out kick ***, good luck!!

-ONE2FLY