Custom leather interior question
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If I remember correctly the 94-96 Sport Leather seats were specially made by Lear and actually used Connolly Hide Leather. This is a much higher quality leather than was used on C5 and C6 seats.
If you purchase replacements today the leather comes glued to the foam. A well known source for these seats is Al Knoch. They are not however inexpensive.
If you purchase replacements today the leather comes glued to the foam. A well known source for these seats is Al Knoch. They are not however inexpensive.
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My 1994 Convert came with Sport Seats and I just didn't care for them. I had them replaced with new seat covers bonded to new cushion with the Base Model seats using the Sport Frames.
Now the seat (IMO) look like they belong in a Covette and not a Mercedes Step Van.
The company I ordered form had them drop shipped from Corvette America so I ma sure they are the same seats Ecklers has to offer.
http://corvettepartsworldwi3-px.rtrk...s_p/462684.htm
I would guess buy the time you buy hides, have them cut, replace the cushions you would be well over $2000.00 for custom seats.
Karsten
Now the seat (IMO) look like they belong in a Covette and not a Mercedes Step Van.
The company I ordered form had them drop shipped from Corvette America so I ma sure they are the same seats Ecklers has to offer.
http://corvettepartsworldwi3-px.rtrk...s_p/462684.htm
I would guess buy the time you buy hides, have them cut, replace the cushions you would be well over $2000.00 for custom seats.
Karsten
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RUU, Everything I've read on seat replacement suggests replacing the foam at the
same time as the leather. Is your foam in that good a condition?
Just wondering why you would want to keep the old stuff.
I know the foam isn't cheap but when I replace mine (soon) I'm going
to go all the way with new foam too.
same time as the leather. Is your foam in that good a condition?
Just wondering why you would want to keep the old stuff.
I know the foam isn't cheap but when I replace mine (soon) I'm going
to go all the way with new foam too.
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RUU, Everything I've read on seat replacement suggests replacing the foam at the
same time as the leather. Is your foam in that good a condition?
Just wondering why you would want to keep the old stuff.
I know the foam isn't cheap but when I replace mine (soon) I'm going
to go all the way with new foam too.
same time as the leather. Is your foam in that good a condition?
Just wondering why you would want to keep the old stuff.
I know the foam isn't cheap but when I replace mine (soon) I'm going
to go all the way with new foam too.
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RUU, I misunderstood. I think my first try would be with a long sharp knife.
Kind of like a carving knife. Or maybe a serrated bread knife.
Once you get a start
you may be able to peel back the leather with one hand while carefully slicing with a sawing motion with the other.
Kind of like a carving knife. Or maybe a serrated bread knife.
Once you get a start
you may be able to peel back the leather with one hand while carefully slicing with a sawing motion with the other.
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