budd4766 Report post Posted May 4, 2011 I recently purchased a new truck, and am tossing around the idea of doing a tooled leather interior. I'm not real sure I want to tackle anything this big at the moment, but, then again, I might. I've seen cars done on here before by a few people, but I can't seem to find the posts. Any thoughts? Suggestions? Tips & Tricks? I have a gray interior, but all the accents I'm putting on are black, so I think black leather would look best....but, like I said, I'm just at the concept stage right now, so that might change. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bone crusher Report post Posted May 26, 2011 I recently purchased a new truck, and am tossing around the idea of doing a tooled leather interior. I'm not real sure I want to tackle anything this big at the moment, but, then again, I might. I've seen cars done on here before by a few people, but I can't seem to find the posts. Any thoughts? Suggestions? Tips & Tricks? I have a gray interior, but all the accents I'm putting on are black, so I think black leather would look best....but, like I said, I'm just at the concept stage right now, so that might change. I dont concider myself an end all authority on this subject but have done several interiors on vehicles utilizing leather. From what i know, a majority of "tooled" interiors are actually embossed hides. and i have also had a few that were lazer etched into te hide, i must say that if you are looking at doing a head liner in leather then you are better off sticking to the embossed, it doesnt take more than a 3-4 oz leather to start seperating your headliner from teh fiber board backing it, I usually do Ford King ranches and Hummers when i do it, my cost on material for a ford is about $500.00 and make it for $1,500, it is a very timely proccess especially when you get into dashes and consoles. just remember measure twice and cut once, you want what appears to be a natural seam or no seam at all. Best of luck to you. ~ Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
budd4766 Report post Posted May 26, 2011 Thanks, Kevin. I'm starting to think this may be a bit more than I want to tackle right now....though I'd LOVE to do it...just don't have the time to sink into a project that big. Maybe someday. I know somebody posted pics of a car they did on here once, but I can't find the post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phatdaddy Report post Posted May 26, 2011 (edited) I know somebody posted pics of a car they did on here once, but I can't find the post. In my short time on the forum I only recall seeing this one Click Here Edited May 26, 2011 by Phatdaddy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatSmitty Report post Posted May 29, 2011 (edited) Do a search for the member BOBOCAT on the board, he did a full interiror. Also you can check out Paul Cox's website(the motorcycle seat maker), he did a hot rod and has some photos on his site. Also I have seen a Peterbuilt hot rod in several hot rod mags( I can't remember the name or magazine it was in) but it is a very popular ride and you may be able to goggle it. It has a full tooled interior and looks really sharp. Porter or Arizona style western tooling is for covering large pieces, this may be the ticket for tooling a large piece that is not as complex as maybe a sheridan style design. I wouldn't let the the scale of the job detour you, remember how to eat a elephant-one bite at a time. Nevada Okay ran the search and the name of the truck is - Piss'd Off Pete, I'm not good at this computer stuff and adding links to posts- sorry. Edited May 29, 2011 by FatSmitty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
