So I'm not sure what I was expecting but my interior pieces came back from the upholsterers looking like this...
He had the bus for way longer than I was hoping, but on the upside he ended up doing my toolbox, middle console, and both front door panels, all of which look awesome to me. On the downside, I had things measured out and cut a bit too precisely and with the extra padding and vinyl on the seats everything didn't quite fit right. I got most of it wedged in, but I had to take apart the back seat cushion, cut it down about an inch, then put it back together.
The uphostery guy had also started to do my rear interior panels, but they were pretty shot so I ordered new ones from Bus Depot and have just painted them black for now. Eventually I'll get around to covering them so that all the extra holes don't show.
Installed all the interior panels after hunting and pecking for enough original fasteners to get it done. I wanted to use straight through fasteners but realized I would have to drill all new holes to get everything to line up, so I raided all my old panels and snagged a few more from the parts bus out back. Panels up and back seat in place (this took me 3 nights to accomplish)...
Hooking up amp, sub, and speakers...
And finally with the side seat fitted in place and speakers mounted...
Not exactly a replica of the SewFine beauty I was hoping for. The original plan was to make a wedge to go into the void between the side seat and the back seat to give it the wrap around look, but after seeing it all put together I realized this configuration just wasn't going to work. I think I could have worked it out to make it look cool, but in reality the seats are just too big to be very functional. With this setup I would only be able to seat 3 people back there, sooooooo, on to plan B.
For plan B, I went back to my original plan of just having the two seats face each other. Everything lined up so that I could use the existing seat mounts on the rear facing seat so I rolled with it. Final pics of that setup, the front seats and panels, and some finishing touches.
Left to do before Nov. 13th -
-Carpet in the back
-Windows out, rust removal/repair and POR-15 front and rear window sill, and everything removed to prep for paint
-POR-15 the gutter rail
-Exterior painted
-New seals / windows reinstalled
Note to self - Don't count on making that deadline...
