Bonnie gets an Interior! Choose which one!
I’ve written before that the new friends I’ve made after starting MyRideisMe.com are so much better then the friends I used to have. Wait, no… I mean… I’ve met some great people.
One of those outstanding new friends is Jimmy Smith from Jimmy’s Hot Rod Design. I called Jimmy to see if he could give some advice for the interior of my 1927 Ford Modified, “Bonnie”. I’ve owned the car for (god has it been that long?!) over 7 years and I’ve never put an interior in. I’ve got buy with a foam pad and recently a crappy seat I made myself. I’ve also had to put up with the, “You gonna put an interior in that thing?” questions. Well yea, finally I am. That’s where you come in.
When I asked Jimmy for advice, I was hoping for reference pics or maybe some color ideas or even a magazine or two to check out. Jimmy’s another guy who routinely flushes more hot rod history and knowledge then most folks, probably including me. That’s why he does work for several well known hot rod shops like Squeeg’s Kustoms and Pinkee’s Hot Rod shop.
Just because he’s cool, Jimmy did alot more. He threw down these sketches, along with the overall concept sketch. He didn’t have to, but he got in a groove and followed it. I think you’ll agree, the concept is right on. He nailed everything I wanted: The new oval tank placement (he even drew it laying down!) the unpainted hood with the leather straps and my new wheels and tires.
Jimmy then went way beyond my expectations with 3 interior ideas. I like them all, but now, I’ve got to choose one! What do you think? I have my favorite, but I want consensus. In honor of the upcoming election.
It’s time to vote.
Interior concept A:
Interior concept B:
Interior concept C:
So choose! A, B or C? You can also mix and match… such as Interior A with panel B.
By the way, dig the cool tonneau Jimmy drew in and also, just to blow your mind, dig the dash panel he thought up. It’s a custom piece, but I need this.
So get to voting and do it quick! I want to have the interior done for the Scottsdale Goodguys show here in November. I’ve only got a few weeks!
And if you want to get ahead on your project concept, get in touch with Jimmy Smith from Jimmy’s Hot Rod Design. In just a few days you can be scratching your head with a tough decision to make!
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Yeah, Jimmy’s great at what he does!
I like concept B. And love the dash panel idea!
I’m anxious to see it finished, good luck with it all!
Interior number B all the way. I like the bench seat and horizontal shapes. It suits the long and low shape of your car best.
Plus, i don’t know that i can even imagine your car with real bucket seats and seat belts!
Interior concept B
INTERIOR B is my vote. The belled holes look has the “bomber” – aircraft look about it. I’ve seen it used more and more on rods lately and really has that retro look about it.
Hey Craig, looks terrific! Personally, I like B but with some seat ideas from A. I’d wrap the aluminum around each seat back to give it a sportier look, but keeping the bench bottom. The aluminum would just define the individual seat backs, not stick out into your wife’s back or anything if she wanted to cuddle. Also, are you thinking of any door panel storage options for things like… ummm…. nevermind, nobody uses maps or paper any more.
Later!
dw
I LIKE B & C BUT I THINK B WOULD FIT THE THEEM OF THE CAR BETTER . DON
That IS a tough choice!! Those are all really cool. From my first impression, I give a slight nod to concept B as is.
vote: B
Wow… A lot of Euro-inspired design…. How do you say “they all suck” in French?
Seriously, though, Jimmy is THE MAN!! I’m digging on all of ’em, and the wheel treatment really got me, and makes the car, Pike! You almost HAVE TO now!
I truly dig the side panels in “B” (as well as the bomber-inspired bench), and think it’d work equally well with seat style “C”…. especially the killer solid bottom with the narrow bucket top… great way to combine the sporty feel with such a small cabin.
Love the hood straps (and matching tank straps!), and that the hood and tank both have the polished metal finish going on… Jimmy knows traditional style, and this thing is oozing it all over the place.
Before reading the boys choices above, my vote was for “B”. It is very ,very cool. I think with “A”, you would burn the *@^% out of your leg with this hot AZ sun!
lol
Congrats with all the new members, I am sure with GG’s around the corner, you will pull in a lot more!
BBBBBB
I’m with Melissa, definately B….. that’s a great look and fits Bonnie well! Can’t wait to see it done!
Pike,, opinions, opinions, opinions everbody has one or two,,
I would like to kinda mix and match a little,,
I like the door panel treatment of “C” but the seat design of “B”
That is going to be a kool rod when finished [ oops,, are they ever really finished??]
Interior concept B
I like “B” the best.
This was that hardest thing I had to do also Pike. Take your time, wait, 7 years, gesh man get’er done. LOL.
Dave (57 Yellow&white 150 Chevy)
Well, amigo…..
I think you’ve got your answer!
Looks like an overwhelming vote for “B”.
Concept B. It looks like it was designed for the car, not seats from another car stuck in.
The turned aluminum door panels look cold. An interior should give you a warm and fuzzy feeling.
concept a seats, with concept b panels
Hey Pike, nice ride. I would definitly go with concept B. And I like the dash setup too
I like the seats for concept A but favor the door treatment for style B.
Good Luck Bonnie is looking GOOD !!
I liked B also. I chose it before I looked at some of the other votes.
Looking forward to the finished product.
I like “B” doors with “C” seats, or all “B”
I say b all the way I say do the dash insert in about 3 different styles of wood would look real classy if done right. I’m up for hire on the insert check my woodie out under woodbutcher on this site. good luck Jeff
I would have to say ‘B’ but I really like the engine turned stuff in ‘A’ which has a clean, simple overall look to it.
Oh and Jimmy is insane! So much style oozing out of that stuff…
I like the door panels in drawing B with the seats from C. The dash setup is very cool also.
Looks like you have plenty of responses…but here’s my 2 cents anyway.
I like the panels and seat designs in option “A.”
Altho, the seat design in option “B” has possibilities.
–> The bench seat design may be more functional for what looks like a small interior space.
Can’t go wrong with Concept B. Distressed leather is hot. Distressed anything is good. You know I am a drama queen.
I select interior B. Final Answer.
Jimmy is the king of kings.