C3 Carpet & Leather: BEST VALUE?
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Los Angeles
C3 Carpet & Leather: BEST VALUE?
C3 Leather & Carpet: BEST VALUE?
Your $.02 would be appreciated!
I'm replacing the Leather seat covers in my 70' vert. What company offers the BEST VALUE for the money? Here's an overview of the insanity I'm witnessing:
Leather Seat Covers by....
Corvette Central: $449 pair
Wilcox: $293 pair
The Last Detail: $386 pair
Al Knoch: $790 pair
Zip: 459.95 pair
Corvette America: $459 pair
Are the seat covers sold by these vendor correct, i.e. 70' = vertical stitch pattern? Is the leather quality different or are they all "pulling" from the same manufacturer? Why the premium for Al Knoch?
Similar situation with cut-pile carpeting. I returned the carpet set from Corvette Central (just terrible!) and am looking for another supplier (all other items received from CC have been outstanding).
Thanks for your assistance
Your $.02 would be appreciated!
I'm replacing the Leather seat covers in my 70' vert. What company offers the BEST VALUE for the money? Here's an overview of the insanity I'm witnessing:
Leather Seat Covers by....
Corvette Central: $449 pair
Wilcox: $293 pair
The Last Detail: $386 pair
Al Knoch: $790 pair
Zip: 459.95 pair
Corvette America: $459 pair
Are the seat covers sold by these vendor correct, i.e. 70' = vertical stitch pattern? Is the leather quality different or are they all "pulling" from the same manufacturer? Why the premium for Al Knoch?
Similar situation with cut-pile carpeting. I returned the carpet set from Corvette Central (just terrible!) and am looking for another supplier (all other items received from CC have been outstanding).
Thanks for your assistance
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Chattanooga TN
Originally Posted by James1970
Similar situation with cut-pile carpeting. I returned the carpet set from Corvette Central (just terrible!) and am looking for another supplier (all other items received from CC have been outstanding).
Seat covers are as mentioned, you get what you pay for.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 124
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From: Williamsport PA
Carpet & Leather; BEST VALUE
I bought my leather seat covers , seat foam and door panels from
Corvette America . Very satisfied with the quality had very little
trouble installing them . Good fit - looks nice , heck I even
surprise myself .
Corvette America . Very satisfied with the quality had very little
trouble installing them . Good fit - looks nice , heck I even
surprise myself .
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Oswego IL
I used Wilcox for the carpet. (The carpet they sell is made by ACC and looks and feels great.
I went to Blomington Gold last summer in St. Charles, Illinois and had Al Knoch replace the pair of seats with original leather, seat foams, and labor for $750 at the show. They look perfect and they recovered them while I was at the show.
I went to Blomington Gold last summer in St. Charles, Illinois and had Al Knoch replace the pair of seats with original leather, seat foams, and labor for $750 at the show. They look perfect and they recovered them while I was at the show.
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 402
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From: Los Angeles
Originally Posted by Ron71
I used Wilcox for the carpet. (The carpet they sell is made by ACC and looks and feels great.
I went to Blomington Gold last summer in St. Charles, Illinois and had Al Knoch replace the pair of seats with original leather, seat foams, and labor for $750 at the show. They look perfect and they recovered them while I was at the show.
I went to Blomington Gold last summer in St. Charles, Illinois and had Al Knoch replace the pair of seats with original leather, seat foams, and labor for $750 at the show. They look perfect and they recovered them while I was at the show.
Thanks to everyone for your input. I ordered new seat leather and carpet from Wally Knoch yesterday. I'll let you know how it works out.
Best Regards,
James
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