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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Re-Upholstery coverings for two front seats.
Posted by: d7n7master Sep 10 2014, 10:22 AM
So I have the seats. I have the replacement material. I ask a local upholstery shop for a price to reupholster the two seats.
He says, $900.00 for labor... just labor. 
Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 10 2014, 10:30 AM
Is the material stitched to shape, like a kit, or are you starting with a bolt?
Posted by: LotusJoe Sep 10 2014, 10:45 AM
I'm here in Orange County and can recommend an excellent shop. Seats were $600.00 including material.
Posted by: DBCooper Sep 10 2014, 03:16 PM
Mine were well done locally for $275 the pair. Both. Complete, materials and labor.
Posted by: cary Sep 10 2014, 04:10 PM
My was the same as Joe. $600 done by James.
Posted by: BuddyV Sep 10 2014, 04:16 PM
..... ummm..... sounds like the trades are hearing that 914 prices are going up......
Posted by: iamchappy Sep 10 2014, 05:04 PM
I had my seats door panels and pockets backpad and center pad done in leather for $700.00 about five years ago
Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 10 2014, 06:01 PM
at $275 a pair it would be cheaper to pay the return shipping to have a set done. the leftover $575 buys a lot of koni.
Posted by: Larmo63 Sep 10 2014, 06:02 PM
Who or where is the SoCal shop that did those seats, Joe????
They look really nice. The seat section is a bit pronounced, but I like that look.
Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 10 2014, 06:14 PM
nice for the lower back. weak spot in 40yo seats. wish i still had some cores.
Posted by: jim_hoyland Sep 10 2014, 06:19 PM
There are several reasonable upholstere in Costa Mesa; i'v used Univeral on 17th ( between Placentia and Pomona) for both the 914 and Boxster.
Posted by: phatnine11 Sep 10 2014, 07:08 PM
Dude, I live in Rancho Cucamonga and had my seats done at a shop in Fontana. Bolsters were done in a vinyl that feels like leather and the centers were done in suede, very nice results. Both seats were done for $490. Se habla Espanol and I paid cash! $900 bones, run, don't walk!
Cesar
Posted by: Beeliner Sep 10 2014, 08:38 PM
So I have the seats. I have the replacement material. I ask a local upholstery shop for a price to reupholster the two seats. He says, $900.00 for labor... just labor.
For those who live in the Southern New England - Tri-State area: I used Dragone Classic Cars.... Gilsen does the work, and he is good.
About $300 for both seat bolster sets... $900 way too high...
Posted by: d7n7master Oct 7 2014, 09:29 AM
Success!! 
Finally found a local shop that was reasonably priced.
Both seats & the backpad=$550.- out the door. 
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Posted by: Highland Oct 7 2014, 09:43 AM
What might the contact information of this shop be?
Was the cloth bottom your choice? Did they use any new foam or are the insides all original?
thanks for sharing.
Posted by: sb914 Oct 7 2014, 09:58 AM
I would also like your contact if I may 
Posted by: mapguy Oct 7 2014, 11:02 AM
Joe,
I also love the look of that interior. Would love to have the name of the shop that did that for you.
Posted by: d7n7master Oct 7 2014, 11:29 AM
What might the contact information of this shop be?
Was the cloth bottom your choice? Did they use any new foam or are the insides all original?
thanks for sharing.
---> https://www.google.com/maps/place/17125+Woodruff+Ave,+Bellflower,+CA+90706/@33.8777214,-118.1172934,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x80dd32a14516e33f:0x85189de1e67d37bc?hl=en
Joe’s Auto Upholstery
17125 Woodruff Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 925-5671
>
> & yep, the cloth bottom was my choice - but I'm having 2nd thoughts about it.
(...Joe tried to talk me out of it) No worries. Easy to mod if I decide to chg it. They did an awesome job!! Happy 4 Now
Posted by: d7n7master Oct 7 2014, 11:32 AM
Did they use any new foam or are the insides all original?
Now that you mention it. they MUST have added foam 'cause mine was long gone!! rofl
Posted by: billh1963 Oct 7 2014, 11:51 AM
nice for the lower back. weak spot in 40yo seats. wish i still had some cores.
I threw a pair of seats away the other day. I still have two pairs left!
Posted by: mepstein Oct 7 2014, 12:09 PM
nice for the lower back. weak spot in 40yo seats. wish i still had some cores.
I threw a pair of seats away the other day. I still have two pairs left!
Give away, don't throw away. Keep the 914 parts in circulation.
Posted by: arkitect Oct 7 2014, 06:56 PM
Mine were well done locally for $275 the pair. Both. Complete, materials and labor.
What shop did you use, in Modesto?
Dave
Posted by: arkitect Oct 7 2014, 07:01 PM
nice for the lower back. weak spot in 40yo seats. wish i still had some cores.
I threw a pair of seats away the other day. I still have two pairs left!
Give away, don't throw away. Keep the 914 parts in circulation.
Speaking of extra seats, I have a pair of them if anyone is interested. No brackets and the seats are missing some material but good cores.
Dave
Posted by: Andyrew Oct 10 2014, 11:28 AM
Mine were well done locally for $275 the pair. Both. Complete, materials and labor.
Care to share the name of the place?
Posted by: ruby914 Oct 10 2014, 12:32 PM
Mine were well done locally for $275 the pair. Both. Complete, materials and labor.
Care to share the name of the place?
I can't imagine they would do it again for that price.
Posted by: DBCooper Oct 10 2014, 12:56 PM
Mine were well done locally for $275 the pair. Both. Complete, materials and labor.
Care to share the name of the place?
I can't imagine they would do it again for that price.
I'm sure they would, PM me and i'll give you the contact info. They've been around a while and do a lot of hotrod work, just a simple shop behind Mr. Castillo's house. Not required but a big help if you can speak Spanish.
Posted by: Andyrew Oct 10 2014, 01:43 PM
Thanks for the info!!
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