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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 11:55 AM
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Default Quick! Difference in leather seat covers!

What is the difference in quality of different brand leather seat covers? In Valentyne International Products (VIP) they have covers mounted on foam for $575, while Corvette America has them for $700. Do they come from the same place, or is it actually different manufacturers?

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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 12:34 PM
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Alright... the guy said he'd take $750 for complete seats with new covers, supposedly from Corvette America. Here's a picture:
http://ebay1.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_...70e8e7/i-1.JPG

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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 01:06 PM
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I would want to see some good pictures of the back shells. Those are the parts of the seat that usually get the most abuse and are seldom replaced.
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 01:15 PM
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If the backs are good, should I go for it?

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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 02:16 PM
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Unless they look 100% brand new everywhere, I think that's a steep price. I bought a pair of newly covered seats for my '79 last year. The shells were in used but decent condition. I believe I paid $300 - $350 for the pair.
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