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> Leather, Is it wrong to do an all leather interior?
Txbentleyboy
post Oct 26 2016, 04:07 PM
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I'm new, I'll readily admit it.

I'm wanting a 75-76 2.0 and would like to do the entire interior in leather. Is this a huge mistake?
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post Oct 26 2016, 04:27 PM
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QUOTE(Txbentleyboy @ Oct 26 2016, 05:07 PM) *

I'm new, I'll readily admit it.

I'm wanting a 75-76 2.0 and would like to do the entire interior in leather. Is this a huge mistake?


The purists will say ; "Yes!"

I say, do what you like.

My personal plan is to do leather since almost all my vinyl needs replacing anyhow.

Unless you are building a show car, then: "What the hell are you thinking!"
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post Oct 26 2016, 04:31 PM
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I can see it being tastefully done, and I could see it looking terrible, depends on your taste and the talent of the person doing it.

In the grand scheme of things it will not distract too much from the overall value of the car since it is all parts that can be replaced or put back to stock.
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post Oct 26 2016, 04:33 PM
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QUOTE(Mueller @ Oct 26 2016, 04:31 PM) *

I can see it being tastefully done, and I could see it looking terrible, depends on your taste and the talent of the person doing it.

In the grand scheme of things it will not distract too much from the overall value of the car since it is all parts that can be replaced or put back to stock.

I have seen it done and some of the trim pieces are tough to reinstall due to the thickness of the leather (A pillar comes to mind). But it can be done with effort.
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post Oct 26 2016, 04:47 PM
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do some searches here and Google. There are some areas that make a difference.

I have seen some nice dashes, steering wheels. I think a good condition vinyl back pad and basket weave seat look great. I would not spend the $$. on those areas, unless it was in the area of cushion and a nice cushy seat.
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post Oct 26 2016, 05:25 PM
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QUOTE(Mueller @ Oct 26 2016, 03:31 PM) *
I can see it being tastefully done, and I could see it looking terrible, depends on your taste and the talent of the person doing it.

If you don't like the way it looks, you can always re-purpose the leather ...
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post Oct 26 2016, 05:33 PM
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My seats are tan leather, everything else is the stock vinyl (albeit sprayed tan with fabric paint).
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post Oct 26 2016, 05:34 PM
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post Oct 26 2016, 05:42 PM
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I had Original Fit Interiors make a leather interior for me back in the mid 90s. I got leather seats, door panels, and backpad but that's all. Some pieces would be tricky to cover in leather.
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post Oct 26 2016, 05:51 PM
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man, timely question for me.

I just got a quote for recovering my factory seats in vinyl today from a local upholstery shop. quoted $600+ per seat for cheap ass vinyl. Much more for leather.

I'd like a more pleasant seat covering than the stock cheap vinyl, but not sure I want to spend that kind of cash....
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post Oct 26 2016, 06:21 PM
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Well, yet another area where I am not staying original....my interior is being re-covered in leather. The only vinyl will be the dash, knee-pad, top of the both the windshield pads and the rear roof pad. I have selected a leather that looks as close to stock as possible and covering it in the stock pattern too. Not cheap, but I think it will look and wear well.
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post Oct 26 2016, 06:22 PM
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Is it wrong if I recover my couch? Depends on your criteria. Obviously you left concours land, so just do what makes you happy.
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post Oct 26 2016, 07:13 PM
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You will love they way it smells...
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post Oct 26 2016, 07:18 PM
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QUOTE(iamchappy @ Oct 26 2016, 05:13 PM) *

You will love they way it smells...

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The cabin of a 914 is small. Opening the door to get into the car you'll get a strong smell of it. Personally I think it's great, adding to the 'old, cool sports car' vibe.
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post Oct 26 2016, 07:27 PM
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Leather interior is great. Cost is the only factor for me.
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post Oct 26 2016, 08:08 PM
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By adding leather you just may cause a cardinal sin, make others jealous. Do it.
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post Oct 26 2016, 08:23 PM
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post Oct 26 2016, 08:47 PM
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In Texas.... yes. Leather hates direct sun and sweat. Lots of care required to keep it nice and supple.
I had a 94 Infiniti a few years ago. Drivers door panel in leather looked horrible and good luck finding one in better shape. Contrary, the vinyl in my older Pathfinder still looks good, and the cloth seats held up better plus it breathes so my back isn't wet with sweat. A vinyl seat isn't any better but the 914 basket weave texture helps.

That being said, I'm redoing my interior in a 2 tone leather look vinyl, likely perforated vinyl seats, and keeping my cloth covered pillars.

Re-upholstering seats here is $200-250 each including a good cloth/vinyl, for bottom back & headrest.
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post Oct 26 2016, 08:55 PM
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You will love they way it smells...
... as long as it overpowers the oil and gas smell from the engine compartment (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Oct 26 2016, 08:57 PM
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Re-upholstering seats here is $200-250 each including a good cloth/vinyl, for bottom back & headrest.
Does that include the bolsters? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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