Brent Jackson's ´69 Camaro was well on its way to hero status as a modern-day hot rod. It had received full-on engine modifications, a Viper six-speed tranny swap, outrageous paint and Pro Touring-style suspension modifications. The interior had been upgraded with aftermarket seats, belts and instruments, but the cabin still didn't have the flair to keep up with the rest of the car. Jackson wanted it all, so he contacted Mike Amrose at Mike Ambrose Custom Interiors for the full treatment.
Ambose has been in the interior business for a couple of decades. Now, however, he does strictly custom installations on street machines and street rods. He goes for a different look on each project, tailoring his upholstery, seats and headliners not only to the customer's requirements but also to the overall look and feel of the vehicle. Since modern state-of-the-art hot rodding was Jackson's theme, Ambrose created a killer interior that would be suitable in the newest showroom musclecars of the 21st Century.
Ambrose utilized closed cell foam, mahogony, birch plywood and German velour carpeting to create the Camaro interior. He also installed Dynamat throughout for insulation as well as to quiet any rattles that might've ocurred in the original interior. The leather was cut from all top-quality Italian hides, which are less costly than some others but are much larger, so there's less waste.
To get an idea of what it takes to put together a custom interior (and maybe get a few ideas for your own), check out the accompanying photos and captions.
