1990 Ford Mustang Coupe Interior Restoration Part 3

The A-pillar moldings are next, followed by the front molding. We used screws from the LRS interior kit to secure everything.

With the seatbelt retractor assembly bolted in, we can now install the rear side panels, along with the rear roof molding and upper door moldings.

The center console is next, and four screws at the front and four bolts at the rear secure it.

Since we ordered a new console top plate, we had to install all of the components from the old one. The new emergency brake boot is secured using the included clips, and we also installed the cigarette lighter and power mirror switch.

While our ashtray door was still in good shape, we had modified it in such a way that it would not work in the new top plate, so we had to order a new one. The hardest part is getting the spring orientation correct-this is the way it should look.

We ditched the cheesy aluminum pedal covers for something more in line with the overall interior plan. These stock replacements from LRS did just the trick.

When switching interior colors, you'll want to pull the HVAC vents and disassemble them to properly paint them. About eight pieces make up one vent so be certain you remember how they go back together. You also don't want to load the internal parts up with paint too much otherwise it may inhibit operation.

Yes, the rear-view mirror was shot too.

Rather than just go with stock replacements, we opted for these new Mustang-emblazoned rocker sill moldings from LRS. Since they were already black in color and close in shade to the rest of the interior, we did not paint them. They're a high-wear part, and we didn't want to take the chance of wearing through the paint at some point if we could prevent it.

High-mileage Fox-bodies will most likely have a steering wheel that looks like this at the top. LRS offers a leather wrap recovering service, and we took advantage of it by sending them a wheel to replace ours. Since our original wheel was in such bad shape and missing both horn buttons, we called up AMP Performance for a used one in better condition and had LRS recover it for us. Once we got it back, we hit the steering wheel and airbag with some of Turtle Wax's interior cleaner to bring it back.

Soft leather is good. So are working horn buttons. The LRS-wrapped wheel looks great and goes a long way toward renewing the interior. After all, when you're in the car, the steering wheel is the thing you're in touch with the most.

The interior of this Fox-body coupe Mustang never looked this good even when it was new. We think it's time to bring the audio electronics package into the 21st century next, so stay tuned.