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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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I've got wear on my bolster that is driving me . Where's the best place to go to find a new upper leather seat cover and foams? Gene?
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If you are going to go with a stock replacement, Fichtner or Gene Culley. But why would you just replace the back and not the base as well. Believe me - they wear out too.

The best - go Vette Essentials for the foam and REAL 100% leather for the whole seat, not just the seating surface.
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
If you are going to go with a stock replacement, Fichtner or Gene Culley. But why would you just replace the back and not the base as well. Believe me - they wear out too.

The best - go Vette Essentials for the foam and REAL 100% leather for the whole seat, not just the seating surface.
I was just on their site. I don't think I want to drop $2k on a set of seats.

The bottom is certainly worn too and I may replace it as well.
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Or you could just buy my C6 seats. they will mount right up to the C5 rails and wont cost you 2k.... Just PM me. I already have one interested party but nothing firm as of yet.

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Too bad they weren't Pewter or grey. How much would you be asking?
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Too bad they weren't Pewter or grey. How much would you be asking?
1k for the pair (minus rails). 3LT seats with heated and airbags. If someone such as yourself wants to re-do the center (back) in a gray or another color I could help them out by having DSV do it. He did my doors and many other items in the photo (forum vendor). I am unsure the cost but would help the buyer out.
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Originally Posted by Tech
I've got wear on my bolster that is driving me . Where's the best place to go to find a new upper leather seat cover and foams? Gene?
Gene is the way to go. http://www.gmpartshouse.com/ Part number 88991781 is for the black driver side Z06 "seat back" skin. Price is $141.12 before shipping. Gene can get you the foam also if you need it as well.

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If you want something a little different I have a set of 2 year old Al Knoch Sport Seat Covers with the Z06 Logo embroidered on the seat back. Everything is in excellent shape. $725 for all 6 pieces of the seat covers and 6 foam pieces. Here are some pictures showing them mounted on my seats:






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Originally Posted by Bill Dearborn
If you want something a little different I have a set of 2 year old Al Knoch Sport Seat Covers with the Z06 Logo embroidered on the seat back. Everything is in excellent shape. $725 for all 6 pieces of the seat covers and 6 foam pieces. Here are some pictures showing them mounted on my seats:


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Tempting but that'll be pushing $1000 to my door. My passenger seat is perfect, so I think rebuilding the driver's seat makes the most sense. Nice seats. Good luck.

Thanks for the reference SilentFright.
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Thanks for the referral. I'd be happy to assist!
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