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DeBordEngineMan · 06-15-2010, 10:57 PM

Hello all the 29 Tudor is getting close to being done. I guess? Finished my interior today this is a kit from Lee Chatterton it was a pretty good kit I guess I have never done anything like this before no upholstery work before so no LAUGHING!!! I know that it is not perfect but that is ok because my car is just a driver and it looks better now than when I got it so all I like is to paint the wheels and put on my new tires and I will be ready for some fun I promised the wife that the first thing we are going to do is drive out somewhere in the country for an old fashioned picnic just pull off somewhere under a big tree and enjoy life!! Because it just don't get any better than driving around in a FORD Model A!!!!! Thanks for looking and not laughing to much at the interior job! Robert DeBord See the pictures below of interior and the way I bought it and the way it looks now in my avatar picture.

zzlegend · 06-15-2010, 11:06 PM

Looks pretty darn good Robert. Kinda puts my mexican blanket to shame. Fine job. Mark.

MBI Houston · 06-15-2010, 11:18 PM

Enjoy your beautiful car and your picnic. It looks really good.

Bud BC · 06-15-2010, 11:29 PM

Looks good! I'm just starting mine...just wondering, what did you find to be the hardest part of installing the interior kit?

Art Bjornestad · 06-16-2010, 12:02 AM

Boy....too bad you live so far away..you did a great job!!

DeBordEngineMan · 06-16-2010, 05:44 AM

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Hey Bud BC I think that the two upper rear corners were the hardest to do the kit does not have these finished just two pcs. of the cardboard panels and two pieces of fabric you have to cut and glue to fit, but my car I made all of my own wood bows and interior pieces so mine did not fit as well as if I had bought all the wood in kit form but I like to try and do all the work myself and try to save all the money I can for other things for the car. so I guess it worked out pretty good the rest was pretty easy just have to take your time. Thanks everybody for the nice words thanks Robert DeBord.

Kevin - Illinois · 06-16-2010, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Art Bjornestad

Boy....too bad you live so far away..you did a great job!!

My thought's exactly Art. Robert you did a real fine job. My problem is I know I would get some sort of grease of something on it that couldn't be removed...

Domino · 06-16-2010, 07:14 AM

I think that you did a fantastic job. Hope I can do as well on my coupe. Enjoy!

MAG · 06-16-2010, 08:11 AM

Lokks very nice! Good job!!!!!!

Farrell In Vancouver · 06-16-2010, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DeBordEngineMan

Hello all the 29 Tudor is getting close to being done. I guess? Finished my interior today this is a kit from Lee Chatterton it was a pretty good kit I guess I have never done anything like this before no upholstery work before so no LAUGHING!!! I know that it is not perfect but that is ok because my car is just a driver and it looks better now than when I got it so all I like is to paint the wheels and put on my new tires and I will be ready for some fun I promised the wife that the first thing we are going to do is drive out somewhere in the country for an old fashioned picnic just pull off somewhere under a big tree and enjoy life!! Because it just don't get any better than driving around in a FORD Model A!!!!! Thanks for looking and not laughing to much at the interior job! Robert DeBord See the pictures below of interior and the way I bought it and the way it looks now in my avatar picture.

Great Job! I just went through this on my coupe and I know how much "fun" it is........One suggestion, Take a dental pick and lift the fabric around the nail heads to cover those shiny heads. After I did that, every one thought the panels were glued in. Have fun on the picnic!
Cheers!

Bruce · 06-16-2010, 08:23 AM

Problem is, now you can't have coffee in a travel cup when riding in the Tudor.

Ray A from PA · 06-16-2010, 08:36 AM

Looks GREAAAAAT, have a good time with it you deserve it.

Dusty · 06-16-2010, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce

Problem is, now you can't have coffee in a travel cup when riding in the Tudor.

And ice cream day with the kids

Bob K. St Paul · 06-16-2010, 07:49 PM

Looks Great! The headliner is likely the most challenging and yours turned out nice.

DeBordEngineMan · 06-16-2010, 11:31 PM

Hi Mark (zz legend) I also did the body work(first time)also the car did not have a lot of rust two small places about 1" round holes where you would step on running boards easy fix also had to braze couple fender splits and rework the creases around fenders this was my first car that I have painted...OK I did have to get my Brother to help me shoot it again we sanded it down that night after I painted it and shot it again the next morning a very long weekend! Also put the top on and all the window glass myself The wife did help me put the cowl and fender welting in what a job! Did not rebuild the engine but did spruce it up a little I have had a great time with this car, Oh by the way I guess you never really "finish" with a car....started to put emergency brake rods on they were missing...not the only thing missing all the emergency brake parts in hub gone also so look out for some more posts! A very special thanks goes out to John Baxter Vick Varaday and Bob Wyrick of the Tennessee Smokey Mountain Model A Club for helping and showing me how to set points and timing and to Bob for showing and helping me rebuild my 2 tooth steering box...yes it is nice to have a 2 tooth on the 29! You all here on Fordbarn have been a great source of knowledge for a newbie like me!!!! Thanks again and a few more pictures, Robert DeBord.

cradlescyth · 06-16-2010, 08:41 AM

HI
GREAT job Enjoy!!!

Afordman31 · 06-16-2010, 08:42 AM

You did what most people would be afraid to do, you done it yourself. Thanks for the pictures and advice. Look's really good.

Freddie (Memphis) · 06-16-2010, 08:52 AM

Hell Robert, who's laughing...? You should be now that most of it's behind you! I'd ride with ya...in a heartbeat! Nice job...now go enjoy the picnic...sounds like fun!

Mitch//pa · 06-16-2010, 09:10 AM

rob great job looks good, stand proud

Dan Baron · 06-16-2010, 09:20 AM

Reminds me of the first time I did an interior for my first 29 tudor. I made all the panels myself. Made all the seat covers as well, even the head liner. I used old army blankets. Sold the car 15 years ago, and the interior is still in it. I was so proud back then of that job. You should be too. Feels great to do things yourself. Good luck with it, and enjoy every mile you drive......

06-15-2010, 11:18 PM	#3
MBI Houston Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 173	Re: Finished my interior today, what ya think? Enjoy your beautiful car and your picnic. It looks really good.

06-15-2010, 11:29 PM	#4
Bud BC Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Surrey, British Columbia Posts: 13	Re: Finished my interior today, what ya think? Looks good! I'm just starting mine...just wondering, what did you find to be the hardest part of installing the interior kit?

06-16-2010, 12:02 AM	#5
Art Bjornestad Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Westlake Village, CA Posts: 477	Re: Finished my interior today, what ya think? Boy....too bad you live so far away..you did a great job!!

06-16-2010, 05:44 AM	#6
DeBordEngineMan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Church Hill TN Posts: 209	Re: Finished my interior today, what ya think? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hey Bud BC I think that the two upper rear corners were the hardest to do the kit does not have these finished just two pcs. of the cardboard panels and two pieces of fabric you have to cut and glue to fit, but my car I made all of my own wood bows and interior pieces so mine did not fit as well as if I had bought all the wood in kit form but I like to try and do all the work myself and try to save all the money I can for other things for the car. so I guess it worked out pretty good the rest was pretty easy just have to take your time. Thanks everybody for the nice words thanks Robert DeBord.

06-16-2010, 07:14 AM	#8
Domino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 412	Re: Finished my interior today, what ya think? I think that you did a fantastic job. Hope I can do as well on my coupe. Enjoy!

06-16-2010, 08:11 AM	#9
MAG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 926	Re: Finished my interior today, what ya think? Lokks very nice! Good job!!!!!!

06-16-2010, 08:23 AM	#11
Bruce Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 491	Re: Finished my interior today, what ya think? Problem is, now you can't have coffee in a travel cup when riding in the Tudor.

06-16-2010, 08:36 AM	#12
Ray A from PA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Western PA Posts: 118	Re: Finished my interior today, what ya think? Looks GREAAAAAT, have a good time with it you deserve it.

06-16-2010, 07:49 PM	#14
Bob K. St Paul Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 18	Re: Finished my interior today, what ya think? Looks Great! The headliner is likely the most challenging and yours turned out nice.

06-16-2010, 08:41 AM	#16
cradlescyth Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Taunton Ma Posts: 342	Re: Finished my interior today, what ya think? HI GREAT job Enjoy!!!

06-16-2010, 08:42 AM	#17
Afordman31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 600	Re: Finished my interior today, what ya think? You did what most people would be afraid to do, you done it yourself. Thanks for the pictures and advice. Look's really good.

06-16-2010, 08:52 AM	#18
Freddie (Memphis) Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Germantown, TN Posts: 109	Re: Finished my interior today, what ya think? Hell Robert, who's laughing...? *You* should be now that most of it's behind you! I'd ride with ya...in a heartbeat! Nice job...now go enjoy the picnic...sounds like fun! __________________ Freddie (Memphis) "...an opinon on everything...an expert on nuthin'..." I'm still doin' the rhumba, Baby...I just can't seem to quit. If momma catches us doin' the rhumba....momma would just pitch a fit. I can't help myself....it's much bigger than me. If I were you I'd hang on to a rhumba man like me...!

06-16-2010, 09:10 AM	#19
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Finished my interior today, what ya think? rob great job looks good, stand proud

06-16-2010, 09:20 AM	#20
Dan Baron Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Seekonk MA Posts: 228	Re: Finished my interior today, what ya think? Reminds me of the first time I did an interior for my first 29 tudor. I made all the panels myself. Made all the seat covers as well, even the head liner. I used old army blankets. Sold the car 15 years ago, and the interior is still in it. I was so proud back then of that job. You should be too. Feels great to do things yourself. Good luck with it, and enjoy every mile you drive......