Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
A few things I've always wanted to do and I'd like to see photos if you have them or links.
Interiors. My driver's side door panel has seen better days which has me thinking of designing my own. I wouldn't mind even designing my own dash too (made out of metal with leather or vinyl for styling and the arm rest of course padded too).
Dash. All the threads on gauges have me thinking of designing my own instrument cluster too. I know gauges aren't exactly cheap but I don't know where the heck all the lights for my instrument cluster are and at the moment I only one light that works and its lighting up the 60+ side of my speedo which really doesn't help me much! And, I think I would more than fill up my A pillar and I don't really want my interior clustered with pods.
Paint. I've always wanted to learn to paint vehicles. I have a business (no, I am not advertising - just giving background info) and I'd like to branch out. I have artistic ability and well, the truck needs a paint job. If this truck were just my off roader, I wouldn't care. But she's my daily driver and I like my DD to be nice. I think I know the colors (I haven't decided on my ghosted designs yet though) and the local auto paint supply store seems to be pretty good. I have a good idea of the paint guns I'll get but I'd like to know of any experience anyone else has had and any books or videos on auto stripping, prepping, and painting they can recommmend. I will be doing airbrushing on this truck too. Mike Lavallee rocks btw! But mostly I need schooling on before and after painting. I have my Car Craft and Hod Rod mags with their articles on painting and body work laying in wait but I'd like any help you all are willing to give.
Winter is coming (early this year too) and I'll have time and $$$ on my hands. This is my DD and I'm more than willing to spend money to make it look and perform nicely.
Interiors. My driver's side door panel has seen better days which has me thinking of designing my own. I wouldn't mind even designing my own dash too (made out of metal with leather or vinyl for styling and the arm rest of course padded too).
Dash. All the threads on gauges have me thinking of designing my own instrument cluster too. I know gauges aren't exactly cheap but I don't know where the heck all the lights for my instrument cluster are and at the moment I only one light that works and its lighting up the 60+ side of my speedo which really doesn't help me much! And, I think I would more than fill up my A pillar and I don't really want my interior clustered with pods.
Paint. I've always wanted to learn to paint vehicles. I have a business (no, I am not advertising - just giving background info) and I'd like to branch out. I have artistic ability and well, the truck needs a paint job. If this truck were just my off roader, I wouldn't care. But she's my daily driver and I like my DD to be nice. I think I know the colors (I haven't decided on my ghosted designs yet though) and the local auto paint supply store seems to be pretty good. I have a good idea of the paint guns I'll get but I'd like to know of any experience anyone else has had and any books or videos on auto stripping, prepping, and painting they can recommmend. I will be doing airbrushing on this truck too. Mike Lavallee rocks btw! But mostly I need schooling on before and after painting. I have my Car Craft and Hod Rod mags with their articles on painting and body work laying in wait but I'd like any help you all are willing to give.
Winter is coming (early this year too) and I'll have time and $$$ on my hands. This is my DD and I'm more than willing to spend money to make it look and perform nicely.
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