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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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A quick question on replacement seats. I have a tax refund check to start putting towards the toy plus I just got a promotion so it's time to replace the original (torn) seats in my 79.

Searching through past posts, I read a few suggesting wilcox. I'm thinking I might as well do new foam AND covers rather than being frusterated with old worn out springs. The price difference between leather and "leather-like" is only $100.

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It's actually cheaper to have them mount the covers if you buy both foam and covers, and that's before shipping 1 item rather than 2.

Does anybody have any thoughts on this topic? Other sites to consider? Differences between leather/leather like? As always- Thanks in advance!

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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 09:49 AM
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leather like is gonna last longer...
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 09:53 AM
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I used leather like did them myself....not real hard to do just need good hog ring pliers & a little time
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I just got the leather like mounted seats from Wilcox.I am really happy with them.I am taking them to a shop Tuesday to have them installed in the PC shells.
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Originally Posted by kevin1979
I have a tax refund check to start putting towards the toy
What is this tax refund he speaks of?
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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Tax refund? Well, even though I work in finance, I still had too much federal and state income tax taken out of each paycheck this past year, thus I get a refund check. As most Americans do, I'll probably spend mine on something fun! - like new seats!
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