81 Mustang Interior overhaul

Av8tor · May 21st, 2011, 05:54 PM

Well ive been working on my 81 a bunch over the last little while and the interior is getting close to being finished. The interior was nearly completely swapped over from a 91LX except for the dash. Right now im in the process of getting the guage cluster laser cut and annodized so no guages in it right now but below is a before/after pic of how the interior has turned out. It needs some cleaning and a good vacuum but otherwise its nearing completion. Then off to do front and rear suspension, and drop the motor and trans in. Dont mind the battery thats in there right now, just using it to test things since i havent had a chance to mount the batt box in the back yet.

ryanw · May 22nd, 2011, 01:31 AM

hows the fit around the quarter windows ? since the windows are different, i heard that there's a gap or you have to trim (cant remember which) the 87-93 quarter panel if your using the 86 and under windows

Av8tor · May 22nd, 2011, 03:21 PM

Ya you need to trim the interior panels to fit. Right now its noticeable from outside the car looking in the windows. Right now everything is just losely screwed into place, the plan is to go get the back 3 windows tinted so you wont really notice the gap from the outside, and its pretty good on the inside.

01V8MUSTANG · May 22nd, 2011, 05:05 PM

Looks good. Any plans on replacing the steering wheel and stock shifter?They kinda look out of date.

Av8tor · May 23rd, 2011, 12:09 PM

Steering wheel is staying, shifter is now out. Im going to a 5spd so its gonna have a short throw with a hurst arm since they make a nice piece that replaces the arm, and has the console piece so it looks good. Ill have to take some new pics since ive roughed in a few more things up front.

FastStang91Lx · May 23rd, 2011, 11:00 PM

Very nice!

May 21st, 2011, 05:54 PM	#1
Av8tor Regular Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 183 iTrader: 0 reviews	81 Mustang Interior overhaul Well ive been working on my 81 a bunch over the last little while and the interior is getting close to being finished. The interior was nearly completely swapped over from a 91LX except for the dash. Right now im in the process of getting the guage cluster laser cut and annodized so no guages in it right now but below is a before/after pic of how the interior has turned out. It needs some cleaning and a good vacuum but otherwise its nearing completion. Then off to do front and rear suspension, and drop the motor and trans in. Dont mind the battery thats in there right now, just using it to test things since i havent had a chance to mount the batt box in the back yet.

May 22nd, 2011, 01:31 AM	#2
ryanw I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 6,063 iTrader: 0 reviews	hows the fit around the quarter windows ? since the windows are different, i heard that there's a gap or you have to trim (cant remember which) the 87-93 quarter panel if your using the 86 and under windows __________________ DART 331ci stroker, AFR 185 heads, Trick Flow R intake, Accufab 70mm tb, 75mm pro m Maf, 30lb injectors, jba headers, 2 1/2" x pipe flowmaster super 10 mufflers, 255 fuel pump, 3:27 gears

May 23rd, 2011, 11:00 PM	#6
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	Very nice! __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

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May 22nd, 2011, 03:21 PM	#3
Av8tor Regular Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 183 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ya you need to trim the interior panels to fit. Right now its noticeable from outside the car looking in the windows. Right now everything is just losely screwed into place, the plan is to go get the back 3 windows tinted so you wont really notice the gap from the outside, and its pretty good on the inside.

May 22nd, 2011, 05:05 PM	#4
01V8MUSTANG Regular Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 294 iTrader: 2 reviews	Looks good. Any plans on replacing the steering wheel and stock shifter?They kinda look out of date.

May 23rd, 2011, 12:09 PM	#5
Av8tor Regular Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 183 iTrader: 0 reviews	Steering wheel is staying, shifter is now out. Im going to a 5spd so its gonna have a short throw with a hurst arm since they make a nice piece that replaces the arm, and has the console piece so it looks good. Ill have to take some new pics since ive roughed in a few more things up front.

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