1969 Pontiac GTO Interior Upgrade: Power Windows, Custom Seats & More

Power Window Installation

• 💡 Power windows are being installed on a 1969 Pontiac GTO that originally had manual windows, using a kit from Nu-Relics.
• 🛠️ To demonstrate the process, an old GTO door skin is removed to show how to cut away crusty sheet metal and make way for the modern components.
• ⚙️ The installation involves removing the existing window regulator, bolting in the new power window motor, and connecting the wiring harness.
• ⚡ A small battery is used to actuate the motor and position the arm for easier installation of the glass.

Interior Refresh: Seats and Carpet

• ✨ The rear seat covers are being replaced due to old, popping threads, with new custom TMI Pro-Series Cruiser Collection seats offering more flare.
• 📌 The process of installing new seat covers involves using hog rings and a special tool to crimp them around the seat springs and cover.
• 💨 A steamer is used to soften the vinyl seat covers, helping to remove indentations and wrinkles from packaging and ensure a tight stretch.
• 📍 Holes for seat belts and seat brackets are located and punched through the new carpet using an angle pick and a butane torch to singe the fibers and prevent unraveling.

Custom 1956 Lincoln Continental "Scarlet Lady"

• 🚗 A custom 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II, named "Scarlet Lady," is showcased, highlighting top-tier custom car craftsmanship.
• 💰 The original Mark II was a high-end luxury car, costing around $10,000 in 1956 (equivalent to $110-120k today), with limited production numbers.
• 🎨 The custom build aimed to accentuate the original design rather than drastically change it, with modifications including a 2-inch chop to the top and sinking the windshield.
• 🌟 The spare tire hump was removed from the rear to improve the car's flow and stance, emulating the work of custom pioneers like Barris Winfield and Bill Hines.
• 🚀 Under the hood features a Ford Racing Coyote engine producing 480 horsepower, with many components like the battery, brake booster, and radiator hidden for a clean aesthetic.
• 💡 The interior incorporates a 1960 Chrysler dash with electroluminescent gauges and 1965 T-bird seats, smoothed and painted to match the body color.