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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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Anyone have instructions/pics on how to remove seat skins. I need to do a minor repair and would like to do it myself if possible. I have the sport seats.

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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 12:16 PM
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...just bookmarked this the other day

http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...r_removal.html
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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Beat me to it

Thats the site you need

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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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Excellent website!!

I have a small separation in the side bolster of the halo right at the seam. Does anybody think I can just pop these 3 side plugs out enough to open the leather up enough for me to sew the seam tight again, or do I need to pull the entire halo off to do it?

Can you tell I'm lazy and would just like to do the minimum teardown?

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Vette Essentials web site has great instructions for seat cover removal and installation - I've used them a number of times to work on my interior.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Vette Essentials web site has great instructions for seat cover removal and installation - I've used them a number of times to work on my interior.
Just used them this past week....
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...just bookmarked this the other day

http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...r_removal.html
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Old Aug 3, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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With the help of this forum and some elbow grease I was able to sew up a separating seam in my halo and save me some big $$$. I appreciate the help all!!
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