1975 tan interior - worth saving? |
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914/4: 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 914/6: 70 71 72
1975 tan interior - worth saving? |
gord |
May 8 2021, 04:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 30-May 20 From: Toronto, Canada Member No.: 24,334 Region Association: Canada |
I’m restoring a 1975 that came with this tan interior, which appears to be original.
I’d like to make things as period-correct as possible — any thoughts on how to handle these door panels? The speakers definitely do not look factory. Is it worth preserving the original material, or better to reupholster without the speaker holes? Also, any thoughts on the torn seat vinyl? Better to patch/stitch or is matching new material available? Finally, any advice about repairing or replacing the cracked door pocket? Thanks, Gord |
JeffBowlsby |
May 8 2021, 07:56 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,535 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
914s came in a few different shades of 'tan'. Maybe its the lighting or photo conditions but it does not look like those are a matched set. The backpad looks good. The seats are a different shade than the back pad and the brick pattern is only correct through 1974, not 1975-76. The door panels are yet another different shade.
I have not found that tan upholstery especially in the brick patterns, is available from any source. Sheet material is available that is close in color (not sure about the texture), but not the patterns. If someone knows of a source please post it. Please, no speculation or "ask x, y, z supplier" unless you know of certain availability.) |
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