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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by JeepTJ
When i did mine, I replaced the foam too. Took about nine hours for both seats.
holy crap....I may need to stock up on my patience pills...someone who shall remain nameless says I have none
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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those look like mine lol

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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by steveblonde
those look like mine lol

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very similar.
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by SUNNYD 95

Here are the covers I installed in my coupe
Very nice, where did you get them from with the logo?
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by steveblonde
those look like mine lol
Wow Steve, those are sweet! Are those Vette Essentials?
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Junkman2008
Wow Steve, those are sweet! Are those Vette Essentials?
yes - they do a great job! and thank them not me lol
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Tino
Very nice, where did you get them from with the logo?
I got them from Leatherseats.com.

Thanks
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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I don't think I am going to have the patientce to do mine myself, I am going to get all the stuff and take it to the upholstery shop, all these pics are awesome though, some really sweet interiors!
My seats look like a dog got them lol

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Originally Posted by belmor
I don't think I am going to have the patientce to do mine myself, I am going to get all the stuff and take it to the upholstery shop, all these pics are awesome though, some really sweet interiors!
My seats look like a dog got them lol

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Belmor, its not that hard, just take your time.
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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Yes, remember, we are here to talk you through it....

Last bit of help....hold off the beer until you have finished at least one seat....both to be sure
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Do you absolutely have to buy new christmas tree clips when you do this?
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