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Rad Rides by Troy’s 1969 Ford Torino

April 2, 2013 By Naseem Muaddi

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When Troy Trepanier of Rad Rides by Troy builds a hot rod, everything has to be custom – especially the interior. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the seats created for one of his recent projects, a one-off 1969 Ford Torino.

Personally, I love the styling of these buckets seats. The pan is shaped in such a way that when you view the seats head on, they appear to be really thick. View them from the side and you’ll notice how thin they actually are – which not only looks great, but also helps to keep weight down. What’s more, the metal fabrication of the pan melds well with the vehicle’s industrial motif.

The seats’ cushions serve as a lesson in foam shaping. While the buns aren’t extravagant, all the basics are covered – with perfectly rounded edges and identically matched bolsters on either side of the inserts.

The cushions are wrapped in a shade of leather that matches the Torino’s paint scheme perfectly, while the addition of chrome grommet accents compliment its machined look.

Most intriguing, however, is the fact that the inserts and bolsters are entirely separate, upholstered on their own pans and mounted to the seats.

Check out the following photos of Rad Rides by Troy‘s custom Torino bucket seats and tell us what you think of them in the comments section below:

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For more photos of this custom 1969 Ford Torino, check out Rad Rides by Troy on Facebook.

Filed Under: Archive, THR Favorites, Upholstery Showcase Tagged With: 1969 Ford Torino, Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, Rad Rides by Troy

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  1. Nadeem Muaddi says

    April 2, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    Wow, this interior meshes so well with the car’s exterior and overall vibe. That, to me, is integral to a great cabin design.

    Hats off to everyone who had a hand in this project!

  2. Waldemar says

    April 2, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    it looks really nice. I like it.

  3. Neil Malone says

    April 9, 2013 at 10:40 am

    Love that interior. It looks like it belongs in an army tank.

  4. wincrash01 says

    June 14, 2013 at 6:10 am

    What kind of seats are those, or are they custom made? Looks Great!

  5. pjtaxi says

    December 13, 2013 at 11:21 pm

    great looks and craftsmanship

  6. Gerald Billingsley says

    November 27, 2018 at 2:48 am

    Are their any schools that teache automobile interior design? I’m PhD. in Nuclear Physics. I a love for cars

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