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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 05:54 PM
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A local auto upholstery shop in your area should be able to give you an idea.
I will check monday but from what I see on the net original equipment sport seats leather sell for just under $1,000 plus installation.

Just wondered if anyone had leather professionaly replaced. I do not like the vinal strap ons.

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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by avigar
A local auto upholstery shop in your area should be able to give you an idea.
I will check Monday but from what I find on the net original leather covers are just under $1,000 plus professional installation.

I am not able to replace myself.

just wondered if anyone had original leather sport seat covers replaced.

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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 08:43 PM
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Just replaced my original sports with the Synthetic leather covers. ($250, ebay). It was very easy and, the only tool needed outside the box is the Hog ring pliers and rings ( got them on Amazon). I took my time on the first one, second one flew by. And, yes the seats need to come out for this, four bolts, two covers, and a elec. connector.
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 02:37 AM
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Thanks for the reply

My problem is I am 76 just released from the hospital (again) and I am not as sharp and nimble as I used to be. Sounds like preparing a bucket list. I need to find a no issue C 5 or C 6 auto vert that only needs a driver not repairs.

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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 03:21 AM
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How were the synthetics compared to the stock leather?
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 10:00 AM
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Personally, I don't think they are quite as nice, but they aren't bad either, and the price was a lot better. Just can't see spending a lot of change on a 99 with 125,ooo and going.
But, they are better then the old worn ones.
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 12:56 PM
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Thanks for the update. There is nothing wrong with my skins. I just hate the color of them and can't drop $1,000 for something that trivial. Was considering the ultra vinyl. I guess I'll just live with it.
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