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Posted by: tyfighter123 Jan 23 2018, 12:21 PM

Who makes the best recovers for our cars?

Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 23 2018, 12:54 PM

These are 914Rubber kits...


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Posted by: mepstein Jan 23 2018, 01:49 PM

I'm working on a tartan set from 914rubber. Sees very nice so far. It's a very DIY kind of project but you want to go online for tips and tricks and plan for it to take some time. Just preparing the core parts takes a while.


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Posted by: burton73 Jan 23 2018, 02:39 PM

Look in the Classic section --Lapuwali Classic Thread Forum—

There are some tips on how to recover. A repair with silicone rubber from a tube is something that caught my eyes to repair cuts and gaps in the foam.

Bob B

Posted by: mepstein Jan 23 2018, 02:48 PM

Also, when you remove the existing cover on your driver side seat, check the fiberglass for cracks where the seat back and bottom intersect near the e-brake. its a really common place for cracks since the side bolster gets leaned on getting in and out.

Posted by: n2j2ryan Jan 23 2018, 08:05 PM

Just got mine from 914rubber. Very nice quality. Paid a local guy to install for me, look awesome.

Posted by: tyfighter123 Jan 23 2018, 08:08 PM

Thanks for all the replies. Any other suggestions?

Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 23 2018, 08:27 PM

Not that anyone here can afford.

Seriously, Autos International, any local Auto upholstery shop...

Posted by: r_towle Jan 23 2018, 10:10 PM

World upholstery (google it)

Posted by: shelby/914 Jan 23 2018, 11:09 PM

Quite a few years ago I "had" to use AA as they were the only source for tan. Actually came out really nice, of course paid a friend who is an upholsterer to install the kits.

Dan

Posted by: Mueller Jan 24 2018, 09:38 AM

^Those are going to be nice.

My wife helped move our 914 over the weekend and the 1st thing she said was that the car needs new seats

Just got finished looked at how much $$ just for the skins in the cheaper material, I cannot justify $400 for seat covers...and forget those nicer tartan inserts!

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 24 2018, 10:53 AM

Tell you what, we did up a bunch of plaid and I may have a few more yellow and the black / grey tartans than I really need on hand. I'll check my inventory this morning and I'd be happy to discount some of this "overstock".
I'll post up more in an overstock thread shortly.
Mark