Door Panels
If we did any fabrication at all, it was on the door panels. But thanks to ACC and Sewfine, we were able to carry the look of the cab right to the door panels after they provided us with additional upholstery for a coordinated appearance.
Here is a before-and-after...
Here is a before-and-after look at the door panels.
We wanted to make the door...
We wanted to make the door panels match the rest of the interior, so making them two-tone was the next step. We started by using Eastwood's Plastic Prep to clean any oil and dirt off the panel, so the new paint would adhere well. Then we masked off the inner areas and the bottom, and sprayed on a new coat of Eastwood's Vinyl and Plastic Color Spray paint. Before reinstalling our armrest, we wrapped it in extra material that Sewfine sent with the seats upon our request.
We also requested extra carpet...
We also requested extra carpet material from Auto Custom Carpets, and used it on the bottom of the door panels. Then we snapped the panels back onto the doors.
To remain aware of the engine...
To remain aware of the engine speed, we contacted Auto Meter and acquired a tachometer and a clock. Keeping the alterations at a minimum, we decided to use two-inch-diameter gauges, and placed them into the storage compartment, above the heater controls.
Gauges
Utility vehicles dont necessarily need gauges, but with our high-performance Slant Six, we wanted to keep an eye on the engine speed. Auto Meter offered us a pair of discreet gauges so we can clock our trips to the grocery store and keep an eye on the engine rpm.