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Russ Connolly (aka screw) [ View ] [ hereweis@nb.sympatico.ca ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ] Gray Rapids N.B., Canada (506) 843-9997

Why is it that every nice ride you see these days has TAN colored interior.Hasn't that colour worn out yet??? Have people lost their Imagination or are they burnt out from thinking so much about the outside , that when it comes to the inside they just say F___k it, do it TAN. What's wrong with Black or something else that may go well with the car. Come on boys and girls, Lets see something different for a change.

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Posted by tlp1968  -  07/06/2008 10:21 PM I don't know Russ, my interior is black...:-) StreetRodding.com Marketing Director [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Springfield,, Illinois Charter Member since August 2003   Posted by REBORN55  -  07/06/2008 11:23 PM My 55 has saddle tan interior and it was done around 20 years ago. I changed the color of the car to match the interior after I bought it--little different there. ragtop has gray interior. Ken [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] De soto, Illinois   Posted by Starfire  -  07/06/2008 11:28 PM Wow, would I ever agree with the too much tan already. Car makers have been over doing it for years. I love it so much I have given it a new description: "Baby Poop Light Brown" Starfire [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Weimar, Texas   Posted by 1carguy  -  07/06/2008 11:44 PM I agree that it's getting old but tan goes with a lot of different exterior colors and also has a warm, rich appearance. Tan leather with some chrome trim accents looks pretty classy. I also think two tone color interiors looks great. Burgundy and black, tan and brown, brown and black, red with black all look great. 1carguy [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Pleasanton, California   Posted by roofcam34  -  07/07/2008 01:04 AM I'm not crazy about tan, but it is a neutral color and works with about every exterior color. Mine is tan now, but is getting changed to bone and copper. Leo (roofcam34) [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Sioux City, Iowa   Posted by jsrodder  -  07/07/2008 01:24 AM Most people look at a bone color interior and still call it tan. Dark Color interiors don't show very well, its hard to see details that a light color will show. And the light interior colors seem to be more inviting and comfortable "looking" to on lookers at a show. I like a good bone color interior or a rich tan, even though they are harder to keep clean than a dark color. Also like bright red interiors. rockymountainrods.com [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Aztec, New Mexico   Posted by 30 A pickup  -  07/07/2008 07:09 AM I guess I will change my mind about tan now!!!! 30 A pickup [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Cowpens, South Carolina   Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  07/07/2008 07:51 AM same reason there are so many red cars. it looks good. my choice is always light cream or light grey. inderweed will most likely be black/grey . dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003   Posted by fitzwell   -  07/07/2008 09:01 AM the 68 will be cream & orange...black carpet. A far as a color choice,if it looks good and the owner likes it....... normal?? Normal is a cycle on a washing machine [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] benbrook, Texas   Posted by orphans2  -  07/07/2008 12:01 PM Tan? Only ones I see with tan are the high end streetrods with tan (or buckskin) leather interiors. Depending on the paint color, it can look really good. Mine in the 34 is a mauve tweed with burgundy accents. Body color is a dark maroon. I like a white leather interior, but would be afraid of getting in dirty. Would look good with almost any body paint color. orphans2 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Stewartstown, Pennsylvannia Charter Member since November 2001   Posted by dakotah  -  07/07/2008 12:30 PM Grey w/green inserts on mine,though going on nine years old could use a redo I suppose.Thought about going w/ a lighter color but being a mech.,I don't think it would stay nice for long. dakotah [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Port Richey, Florida   Posted by roadsterboy  -  07/07/2008 12:47 PM Jeremy, I,d agree on the all red interior. The '69 mustang I,m working on is black with a red ultra leather interior and The '57 I,m finishing now is going to be all sand (light tan) it goes to the recovery room next week . roadsterboy [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Hastings, Nebraska Charter Member since June 2003   Posted by rcool33  -  07/07/2008 12:47 PM My wife said tan,end of conversation. Russ, Guess where my wife said you could go ? rcool33 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] aliquippa, Pennsylvannia   Posted by 29robert  -  07/07/2008 01:40 PM For what it's worth, no way mine's going to be tan. It's going to be "Sand". LOL 29robert [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] La Verne, California Charter Member since November 2004   Posted by jsrodder  -  07/07/2008 01:53 PM "Sand" is better than "dirt". LOL The uhpolsterer called this one "bone". No matter what you call it there all still pretty much in tan family. rockymountainrods.com [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Aztec, New Mexico   Posted by roadsterboy  -  07/07/2008 02:38 PM Robert,thats funny because thats almost a quote from my customer on his '57 roadsterboy [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Hastings, Nebraska Charter Member since June 2003   Posted by da34guy  -  07/07/2008 03:14 PM How about Peanut Butter ?? Don [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Prescott, Arizona Charter Member since October 2001   Posted by 29robert  -  07/07/2008 04:59 PM Peanut butter is good, especially with jelly, but I perfer ham & cheese. All kidding aside. I do like that color Don. When I do my "Sand" interior, I'll use black carpet and accents. Don't want to try to keep a light color carpet clean. 29robert [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] La Verne, California Charter Member since November 2004   Posted by screw  -  07/07/2008 05:03 PM Hey rcool33, Tell your wife I'm already there. MY wife sent me here yesterday for an unrelated incident..................and everything is TAN !!! AAAAAHHHHGGGG! screw [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Gray Rapids N.B., Canada   Posted by roofcam34  -  07/07/2008 05:05 PM How about a middle of the road on the carpet Color? Medium dark? Mine is dark brown and every little spec of dirt/lint really sticks out on it. Leo (roofcam34) [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Sioux City, Iowa   Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  07/07/2008 05:09 PM i like light colors in cars. dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003   Posted by rc57  -  07/07/2008 06:42 PM I like the lighter colors too,mine's going to be orange with a really really really light brown , almost like a beige-ish, off-brown type of color. The darker colors absorb the heat more. JMO. My dad's doing his '57 Caddy black w/ peanut butter- that's a good looking combo too. never pet a burning dog! [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] colgate, Wisconsin Charter Member since February 2004   Posted by da34guy  -  07/07/2008 07:42 PM How about Black with Champange inserts ??? Don [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Prescott, Arizona Charter Member since October 2001   Posted by da34guy  -  07/07/2008 07:47 PM Or the other way around. Don [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Prescott, Arizona Charter Member since October 2001   Posted by hotrodgene  -  07/07/2008 07:50 PM My rod interior is Tan and I love it but also like gray as well. Gene Riffe [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Saint Petersburg, Florida   Posted by dixie  -  07/07/2008 08:11 PM WERE CHAMPANGE INSERTS NOW BLK. jim grace [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] dade city, Florida Charter Member since January 2006   Posted by amswuod1  -  07/07/2008 09:31 PM Red and black metal trim... Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult. [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Union, Kentucky Charter Member since July 2006   Posted by brian41chevy  -  07/07/2008 09:32 PM Mine is light gray, looks to be almost white. Haven't got burned on it yet. There is a fine line between hobby and mental illness [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] New Lenox, Illinois Charter Member since November 2004   Posted by flagator79  -  07/08/2008 12:19 AM My '36 is mauve tweed and cream - goes well with the purple and cream/orange exterior. If the world was fair, the worm would eat the bird half the time [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] West Monroe, Louisianna Charter Member since December 2005   Posted by 1carguy  -  07/08/2008 01:52 AM Bottom line....do what you like! No one is going to invent any new colors schemes for car interiors, they've all been used. Yes, trends change and what's popular today might not be popular tomorrow but pick what you like!! Personally, I like neutral, classy, soft colors with smooth, flowing designs. Simple is good...they don't become "dated" as fast as flashy, bold designs and colors. I also think you've got to stay with the overall theme of your car. Don't mix old school with hi-tech or modern interiors. 1carguy [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Pleasanton, California   Posted by RSLUGGOBOY  -  07/08/2008 09:55 AM MY ROADSTER IS RED AND THE INTERIOR IS RED , YOU NEED A LITTLE SPARK IN YOUR LIFE SOMETIMES RSLUGGOBOY [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] SALINAS, California   Posted by da34guy  -  07/08/2008 10:12 AM Yeah Mike--- But your carpet is PINK !!!!!!!!!!!!! Don [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Prescott, Arizona Charter Member since October 2001   Posted by hidollartoys  -  07/08/2008 10:38 AM Lite Grey with darker gray carpet. Mine will have fabric seats, no pleather. Cooler in summer and warmer in winter. hidollartoys [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] gardner, Kansas   Posted by orphans2  -  07/08/2008 11:41 AM My carpet in the 34 is red, and it's getting about time to replace. Carpet in the 57 is purple. Goes nice with the interior and the Prowler Purple exterior paint. orphans2 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Stewartstown, Pennsylvannia Charter Member since November 2001   Posted by MOREorless  -  07/08/2008 07:46 PM What about all the domestic cars built in the last 25 years? I swear everyone of them has a gray interior, American or foreign. Im tired of gray. My favorite color is any kind of maroon and I want a maroon interior with it. But you can't get them from the factory. I had a '79 Olds 88 maroon with a maroon interior. I loved that car and the interior. MOREorless [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] DEARBORN, Michigan   Posted by DavyJ  -  07/08/2008 09:36 PM we have gray cloth in the '38 since it was donated Tan may be used a lot, but there are sooo many different shades no two look the same. The'32 will have a medium brown, like a well worn baseball glove, just because i like the feel of an old well used glove, and that is how i want the car to feel. Still driving the wife's car, cause I am slow. [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Niagara Falls, Canada Charter Member since February 2005   Posted by tlp1968  -  07/08/2008 10:09 PM I think now that you mention it that tan, gray, black or a combination is good because if you change the body color you most colors will go with that interior. Mine is black because......well it was already black, and I love black. I don't care if it is hot in the sun- without air and with a big block that car is always hot. StreetRodding.com Marketing Director [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Springfield,, Illinois Charter Member since August 2003   Posted by TYCHOOCHOO  -  07/09/2008 03:17 PM I have a light Ivory with a light tan carpet. I want a little darker carpet. Tommy choo choo [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] MT. SINAI, New York Charter Member since June 2007   Posted by dwalters  -  07/09/2008 08:10 PM !carguy has it right! I have waited a LONG time to be able to build my "dream roadster". I have selected the body/trim colors and will do the same with the interior. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. IMHO this was a stupid thread. Each one of us has their own opinion as to what "looks right" to them. Peace.. dwalters [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Shell Knob, Missouri   Posted by flagator79  -  07/09/2008 11:29 PM 10-4 1carguy and dwalters --every time I climb in my ride I smile - it's the way I want it - I chose it - I paid for it and an very proud of it - as are lots of other folks --but most of all MAMA LIKES IT!!!! SKEET If the world was fair, the worm would eat the bird half the time [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] West Monroe, Louisianna Charter Member since December 2005   Posted by 50pickup  -  07/10/2008 08:59 AM I've got no problem with tan or variations thereof. I'm usually jealous of those who have it. But "old blue" is gonna remain blue or grey inside. Maybe I'll try to start a new fad...I've got this Mexican blanket seat cover..... it's timeless. Come to think about it, I think I threw it out last year, it was worn & ripped & dirty, kinda Rat Finky. I think it must have been on it since it was a Texas truck back in the 70s. I know, it's kind of a junkyard dog. Temporary carpet & backseat from a wrecked Ford van. But it's a driver. 50pickup [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] POTTERVILLE, Michigan

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