Leather seat covers question
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Leather seat covers question
I am recovering my '69 seats. The interior code says the seats should be vinal but I am going to use leather. Has anyone had any experience with the "Driver leather" seat covers from Eckler's? They are about $200less than the regular leather seat covers they sell. I imagine that they have a different grain to the leather. Also, when I took off the old seat covers the foam looked to be in fine condition. Should I still replace the foam? Thanks!
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I believe that the Ecklers 'Drivers Leather' is only available in black. These are made from less than perfect hides. The flaws can range from scars, to thickness to imperfections created during processing.
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I am recovering my '69 seats. The interior code says the seats should be vinal but I am going to use leather. Has anyone had any experience with the "Driver leather" seat covers from Eckler's? They are about $200less than the regular leather seat covers they sell. I imagine that they have a different grain to the leather. Also, when I took off the old seat covers the foam looked to be in fine condition. Should I still replace the foam? Thanks!
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I bought the real black leather from Al Knoch for my '69.
If you are going to keep your car for awhile, the nicer interior is better.
You should probably replace the foam, too. Do this once.
If you are going to keep your car for awhile, the nicer interior is better.
You should probably replace the foam, too. Do this once.
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replace foam
I cast another vote for replacing the buns (foam) on your seats. I replaced the vinyl covers on my '69 with new vinyl and at the same time replaced the buns. Well worth it to do it while you are replacing the covers, leather or vinyl.
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The Driver leather covers are part of the forum sale section too! http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=26875
Our current sale thread will give you the details. The covers are made by Corvette America, I've seen and installed this cover with no problems and the look is great!
They really are a great cover and I don't think you'll be disappointed.
The sales thread is going at this link... http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...ring-sale.html
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The Driver leather covers are part of the forum sale section too! http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=26875
Our current sale thread will give you the details. The covers are made by Corvette America, I've seen and installed this cover with no problems and the look is great!
They really are a great cover and I don't think you'll be disappointed.
The sales thread is going at this link... http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...ring-sale.html
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I bought driver covers from Willcox and IMHO it was well worth the money spent as well as saved.
They are Corvette America covers and combined with the seat foam also from Corvette America they fit like a dream.
I have installed a fair amount of seat covers from both Al Knoch and Corvette America and I have to tell you that the Al Knoch covers are an extremely tight fit. You have to keep a heat gun handy to soften them up to get them over the foam and the frame far enough to get hog rings into.
If you buy Al Knoch covers, pay to have them installed. I even bought one of their CDs and let me tell you the seat covers that guy was installing were a lot lighter weight than the ones they sent me.
I can't say enough good things about the Corvette America seat covers and foam. They just fit and look great without wearing your out in the process. I have been around auto upholstery all my life and I can tell you from all my experience since 1965, these fit like they are supposed to.
Al Knoch has a great product quality wise but they admit that their foam is over sized to give the seats a more padded look.
Sorry i didn't mean to post such a long explanation but I though some practical experience might be helpful.
cc
They are Corvette America covers and combined with the seat foam also from Corvette America they fit like a dream.
I have installed a fair amount of seat covers from both Al Knoch and Corvette America and I have to tell you that the Al Knoch covers are an extremely tight fit. You have to keep a heat gun handy to soften them up to get them over the foam and the frame far enough to get hog rings into.
If you buy Al Knoch covers, pay to have them installed. I even bought one of their CDs and let me tell you the seat covers that guy was installing were a lot lighter weight than the ones they sent me.
I can't say enough good things about the Corvette America seat covers and foam. They just fit and look great without wearing your out in the process. I have been around auto upholstery all my life and I can tell you from all my experience since 1965, these fit like they are supposed to.
Al Knoch has a great product quality wise but they admit that their foam is over sized to give the seats a more padded look.
Sorry i didn't mean to post such a long explanation but I though some practical experience might be helpful.
cc
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I bought driver covers from Willcox and IMHO it was well worth the money spent as well as saved.
They are Corvette America covers and combined with the seat foam also from Corvette America they fit like a dream.
I have installed a fair amount of seat covers from both Al Knoch and Corvette America and I have to tell you that the Al Knoch covers are an extremely tight fit. You have to keep a heat gun handy to soften them up to get them over the foam and the frame far enough to get hog rings into.
If you buy Al Knoch covers, pay to have them installed. I even bought one of their CDs and let me tell you the seat covers that guy was installing were a lot lighter weight than the ones they sent me.
I can't say enough good things about the Corvette America seat covers and foam. They just fit and look great without wearing your out in the process. I have been around auto upholstery all my life and I can tell you from all my experience since 1965, these fit like they are supposed to.
Al Knoch has a great product quality wise but they admit that their foam is over sized to give the seats a more padded look.
Sorry i didn't mean to post such a long explanation but I though some practical experience might be helpful.
cc
They are Corvette America covers and combined with the seat foam also from Corvette America they fit like a dream.
I have installed a fair amount of seat covers from both Al Knoch and Corvette America and I have to tell you that the Al Knoch covers are an extremely tight fit. You have to keep a heat gun handy to soften them up to get them over the foam and the frame far enough to get hog rings into.
If you buy Al Knoch covers, pay to have them installed. I even bought one of their CDs and let me tell you the seat covers that guy was installing were a lot lighter weight than the ones they sent me.
I can't say enough good things about the Corvette America seat covers and foam. They just fit and look great without wearing your out in the process. I have been around auto upholstery all my life and I can tell you from all my experience since 1965, these fit like they are supposed to.
Al Knoch has a great product quality wise but they admit that their foam is over sized to give the seats a more padded look.
Sorry i didn't mean to post such a long explanation but I though some practical experience might be helpful.
cc
Thanks
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I just installed the mounted driver seats in my 74 and they look fantastic. I bought them from Wilcox using the sale he has going for the forum members. Shipping was quick and the install was easy.
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I recovered my seats with " Driver Leather " . They turned out great and look great. I also
put in new foam, as it had more body and is much firmer. All this stuff comes from Corvette
America if from Ecklers. Deny
put in new foam, as it had more body and is much firmer. All this stuff comes from Corvette
America if from Ecklers. Deny
