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Old May 3, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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I want to replace my conventional all black standard vette seats with some black/red inserts. I found this place in Oklahoma called www.LeatherSeats.com that makes the covers for about $700. Their advertisement looks good. They sent me some pics that looked great. Has anyone ever purchased these and put them on your cars. How much hassle is it?
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Old May 4, 2005 | 12:13 AM
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Geez, they're right in my hometown and I've been a car guy since 1976 and I've never heard of them! I'm going to call them and go check them out!
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Old May 4, 2005 | 12:33 AM
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I've seen them advertise on e-bay. They look pretty good.
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Old May 4, 2005 | 03:02 AM
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Originally Posted by jrose7004
Geez, they're right in my hometown and I've been a car guy since 1976 and I've never heard of them! I'm going to call them and go check them out!
Same here. I too live in OKC and have never heard of them.
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Old May 4, 2005 | 03:07 AM
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Don't forget to checkout Vette Essentials (a supporting vendor) before making your decision. They are currently changing my insert stripes. They get rave reviews on the forum.

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Old May 4, 2005 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jrose7004
Geez, they're right in my hometown and I've been a car guy since 1976 and I've never heard of them! I'm going to call them and go check them out!
When you do check these guys out, let me know what you think of the vette seats? I would appreciate it. Thanks
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Old May 4, 2005 | 06:25 PM
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If you can afford it, go with Vette Essentials. You won't be dissappointed, they're the BEST in the business. Good Luck
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Old May 4, 2005 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by blazin272
If you can afford it, go with Vette Essentials. You won't be dissappointed, they're the BEST in the business. Good Luck
Ken starts with a very high grade Italian leather for his products, not conventional "automotive grade" leather.
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May be very good seats, but I agree, check out Vette Essentials before you buy. VE seats are more expensive, but you definitely get your money's worth with them. Good luck on your decision. You could also check out Mid-America's seat offerings.
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