Does anyone know how difficult it is to change the interior color of a 78 Regal? I'm not a big fan of brown and would like to change to black or grey. Has anyone already done this as a complete swap and have any advice? Are there good kits out there that are 100 percent complete or do you have to piece them together? Also, how do you change the dash color? Or would you just end up swapping it out for a different one in the right color? Finally I have an original bench seat in it right now but would like buckets with a center console. What are good bucket seats that will bolt right in with little to no modifications? Thanks for your help everyone!
Changing the interior on a 78 Regal
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If all your hard plastic parts are good and not cracked, then I'd dye them. Use either SEM or Dupli-Color vinyl dye. I also got some from MikesMontes.com If you're going from brown to a lighter color, I'd suggest using the back of one of the panels that won't be seen to testfor coverage. The results of success seems to be in prep work.
The dash can be painted in place but, again, prep it good and mask off everything. All fabric, such as door panel velour, carpet and headliner will need replacing.
If you have the split bench seats, then you're in luck as these have the 8 mounting studs to bolt in buckets. 82 - 2002 Camaro/Firebird seats can be bolted in using the g-body seat tracks. I've also heard of Caviler and newer Gran Prix seats bolting in.
If you have the single bench seat, they only have the 4 studs for seat tracks on each side. You can still drill and boltthese to you floor pan. Just use large washers under the floor to spread out the load in case of an accident to keep them from pulling thru the floor.
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The dash can be painted in place but, again, prep it good and mask off everything. All fabric, such as door panel velour, carpet and headliner will need replacing.
If you have the split bench seats, then you're in luck as these have the 8 mounting studs to bolt in buckets. 82 - 2002 Camaro/Firebird seats can be bolted in using the g-body seat tracks. I've also heard of Caviler and newer Gran Prix seats bolting in.
If you have the single bench seat, they only have the 4 studs for seat tracks on each side. You can still drill and boltthese to you floor pan. Just use large washers under the floor to spread out the load in case of an accident to keep them from pulling thru the floor.
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Thanks for the advice man. I will definitely put in good prep work so that the final results will be stellar. I haven't seen many 78 Regals and want to slowly restore it the right way. Also, have you ever used Dynamat or seen it installed underneath the entire floor prior to installation of new carpeting? Had some friends mention that to me and thought I'd check and see if it's recommended or even worth it. Does seem to quiet down some cars I've seen and enhance the stereo sound quality by quite a bit when installed in the floor, door panels, and trunk.
Dyna-Mat is definately worthwhile to install. If this will see any road time, you will notice a differance. I've never used any kind of insulation (yet) but I'm leaning toward a differant product.
Over on Pro-Touring.com in both the Audio section and the Interior secton, the guy who owns a company called Second Skin has some really good products. As any reputable rep of his company, he doesn't belittle his competetors, he compares his product to theirs. And his product usually comes out on top. He lets his product sell itself.
http://www.secondskinaudio.com/index.php
He has products for sound control, vibration dampening, and heat coatings. With a regular *mat* type material, you basically block heat and noise. With a coating, you completely stop heat and noise vibrations.
Here is a thread on PT.com comparing some of the various products available.
http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58614
Over on Pro-Touring.com in both the Audio section and the Interior secton, the guy who owns a company called Second Skin has some really good products. As any reputable rep of his company, he doesn't belittle his competetors, he compares his product to theirs. And his product usually comes out on top. He lets his product sell itself.
http://www.secondskinaudio.com/index.php
He has products for sound control, vibration dampening, and heat coatings. With a regular *mat* type material, you basically block heat and noise. With a coating, you completely stop heat and noise vibrations.
Here is a thread on PT.com comparing some of the various products available.
http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58614
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