S3 GT interior photos needed

[junkman]

Good afternoon gentlemen, I have just acquired a 63 (9202310) GT Alpine that has very little interior. The rear seat upper pads are there ,but nothing of the lower trim panels. It has one original seat and for some reason, a black dash that looks as though its been there for a long time. Any photos of a similar vintage GT would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jeff

 

[ernestovumbles]

I also have a 1963 Alpine GT that I got a year ago March.. Interior was redone before I got it, so I dont know what is original.

Several pictures on my Flickr site, and if you are looking for anything specific I'd be glad to take more pics.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/ernestovumbles/albums/72157714168399646

 

[junkman]

Thanks Ernesto, nice album, I was hoping for pics of the rear seat area as it came stock. Specifically the sides and back areas.
Jeff

 

[ernestovumbles]

I normally keep the back seat area covered under a tonneau cover, but here are a couple shots.

No idea what stock looks like, but this is what mine was when I got it.
I'm sure these were just ordered from Classic Sunbeam or Sunbeam Specialties.

and here is a shot of the seat pad that just sits loose:

 

[jdoclogan]

These photos are from my Series 3 GT I bought from the original owner and is completely original except for the new Carnival Red I put on shortly after acquisition.







The side panels on the SS kit appears to be missing the rolled and pleated aspect.

 

[Mike O'D]

Jeff,

The GT's came with wood dashes, so maybe it was replaced at some point. Can you post a picture?

Mike

 

[junkman]

Thanks guys, I spoke with Rick at SS yesterday and they don't have any of the S3 specific rear seat area panels. Not because he's out of stock, but because they don't make them. Mike the dash has S3 qualities like the octagonal generator lite and switch labels. I'm on the fence whether to change it back to wood or leave it as is. This car is going to be sold when done so we'll see what happens.

 

[Jay Laifman]

I made mine myself. And with hand stitching! So it's not impossible.

 

[Mike O'D]

If it's a serviceable dash I would probably leave it to the next owner to change it if they want. I have been searching for definitive answers on how the S3 ST dashes were finished, but haven't found anything conclusive. Based on mine, which is believed to be original and some close up pictures of others, I believe at least some of them had a flocked finish. Does that one look fuzzy? It would be more obvious under instruments or around protected edges.

 

[junkman]

Interesting Mike, I will check today. My immediate task is get it to run reliably and it's certainly a challenge with those f ing Zeniths.

 

[alpine_64]

any of the S3 specific rear seat area panels.

What is the difference between the s3 and siv gt panels? The SV would have a different vynil texture.. But 3 and IV should be the same

 

[AlsPine]

Per Rick at SS, Series 3 ST and GT Alpines used a pattern called Longhorn on the seats and door panels and the smooth on the back panels. The GT rear seat cushion was longhorn also.
SS had interior kits using Longhorn, but the manufacture discontinued that pattern, so it is no longer available.
The series 4 and 5 used a smooth vinyl with some exceptions. Per Rick at SS, the pebble was randomly used throughout series 4, 5 and mark 1 Tigers. Mark 1A used the pebble.

 

[phyrman]

Jeff,
I just had 2 sets of Alpine GT interior made thru Martha Christiansen (ProPrep Interiors) I sent her an old set to use as a pattern.
The only parts I had her reupholster and return are the 3 cockpit finishers. Seeing that the original vinyl is no longer available, she used vinyl from a BMW, which closely matches Also, I sent an old interior set to our Club Tres Dan Richardson if you are on the East coast

 

[jdoclogan]

Jeff,
I just had 2 sets of Alpine GT interior made thru Martha Christiansen (ProPrep Interiors) I sent her an old set to use as a pattern.
The only parts I had her reupholster and return are the 3 cockpit finishers. Seeing that the original vinyl is no longer available, she used vinyl from a BMW, which closely matches Also, I sent an old interior set to our Club Tres Dan Richardson if you are on the East coast

Martha Christiansen is the best! She did my new Harrington Le Mans carpets from the originals and we were able to source red Wilton Wool from the same factory that made it in 1961.

 

[junkman]

Yes, Martha is with out a doubt the best! Hopefully she has kept the patterns from Phyrman and will be able to help out on this project. I have been well pleased with the work she's done for 2 of my tigers. Thanks everyone for all comments and suggestions.
Jeff

 

[bernd_st]

Interesting Mike, I will check today. My immediate task is get it to run reliably and it's certainly a challenge with those f ing Zeniths.

If you need any support with your Zenith's let me know. S3 ones are rather specific...