Covering Tunnel Cover In Leather

[Jryasko]

I have seen many pics of tunnel covers in various materials including leather. Has anyone out there done the leather install themselves and if so can you provide any details.

[jiriza84641]

Following!

[Al_C]

You saw mine, which fits your description! I bought a "whole hide" and used that for both the dash and the trans tunnel cover. Based on input from Ducky2009, I first glued 1/8" closed cell padding onto the aluminum. Then I glued the leather on top of that. The only tricky part - at least for me - was dealing with the corners. I cut the padding off even with the edges and wrapped the leather over the edges.

btw - I have A LOT of padding just sitting here. You are welcome to swing by and get some. I have plenty to spare! You can take another look at the finished result, too, if you like.

[Jryasko]

Al thank you for the advice. I may take you up on the offer of padding and another look.

[jiriza84641]

yep, im there too. will call you to drop off the hoist. thanks