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> Re doing the interior, Changing over to leather
Wdunster
post Jun 24 2014, 06:33 PM
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It has only taken me 20 years to start doing something substantial to the interior of ugly. I have located a company that sells auto/ aviation leather. I ordered one Hyde 52square feet and one hide at 25 square feet and only spent $235.00. I am planning on sending the smaller piece leather to Classic 9leather and he will cut and sew the dash cover and knee pad cover. He actually sells the leather cover for the upper and knee pad for around $300.00 shipped. (You have to install) I will be covering all the other interior components as well minus the back pad. (That will be when I can collect the funds) I will take photos as I progress. Keep your fingers crossed!
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post Jun 24 2014, 07:16 PM
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I have plans to do this also over time. I will be very interested in following your experience. Please post photo's as you get finished pieces!
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post Jun 24 2014, 08:10 PM
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I will be happy to. I am pretty excited to get it done.
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post Jun 24 2014, 08:29 PM
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Though leather does have a great smell and feel, you do have to concerned about it shrinking and distorting panels over time. Just ask anyone that has a leather covered older 911 dash!
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post Jun 24 2014, 08:58 PM
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I love my leather interior, good choice.
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post Jun 24 2014, 09:00 PM
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I was worried about the shrinkage as well and did some research on it and it seems the ones that have had the biggest issue spent most of their time outdoors and we're not cared for properly. Little ugly spends most of the time next to the wife's car in the garage. I figured it was worth a shot.
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post Jun 24 2014, 09:11 PM
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Looking forward to seeing this happen! I have similar plans in the future. Do you have a link to the leather you purchased?
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post Jun 24 2014, 09:33 PM
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Here is where I found the leather.
I haven't received it yet but I will post the quality once I get it in. Classic 9 leather is where they can recover the dash and knee pads. Send him yours and he will re do them both in leather for around $700 or you can buy the stitched covers for around $300 as mentioned in my first post. I have seen Bob's work and he is amazing.

http://www.leatherhidestore.com/discount-l...er-cowhide.html
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post Jun 25 2014, 08:44 AM
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Bill and I talked about this yesterday and I am very interested in doing the dash and knee pad on Huey too. Bill's the guinea pig here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) so I want to see how it turns out. Might be my winter project...
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post Jun 25 2014, 09:46 AM
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I've be by Classic 9leather and anything they do is top notch work. He has even done cars for Jay Leno. I had him quote a price on a dash several years ago and it was way more than $300


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post Jun 25 2014, 11:06 AM
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I'll be watching progress. I've been thinking about re-doing my seats in leather as well. Nice to hear about another NC teener.
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post Jun 25 2014, 07:35 PM
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$300 is just for the covers no installation.
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post Jun 25 2014, 10:10 PM
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I'll be watching progress. I've been thinking about re-doing my seats in leather as well. Nice to hear about another NC teener.



I hope you are planning to go to Octeenerfest!
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post Jun 25 2014, 11:16 PM
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Looking forward to seeing this happen! I have similar plans in the future. Do you have a link to the leather you purchased?



I too, am planning on covering my knee pad and dash but with Ultra leather or quality vinyl /Naugahyde. Maybe they will be more for giving than actual leather. Thanks
And keep us informed.
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post Jun 26 2014, 09:20 AM
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QUOTE(dcecc1968 @ Jun 25 2014, 01:06 PM) *

I'll be watching progress. I've been thinking about re-doing my seats in leather as well. Nice to hear about another NC teener.



I hope you are planning to go to Octeenerfest!


Can't make Okteenerfest due to schedule (but my teener is probably not ready for it either), but post lots of photos.
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post Jun 26 2014, 09:49 AM
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About 10 years ago I reupholstered in beige/tan leather and a nice looking vinyl product. Seats, dash, and A pillars are in leather; the backpad, center cushin, and are in the vinyl. The kneepad was dyed to match.

The vinyl coverings are easiest to clean and look very good; the leather require more attention and will wear quicker. My driver side seat bolster shows signs of significant wear. The dyed parts ( knee pad and original sun visors ) really held up well. The kneepad still looks new, and it was originally black.
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post Jun 26 2014, 10:18 AM
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James (morph) covered my dash in leather 5 years ago and it still looks like the day I got it---awesome workmanship. No signs of aging/shrinking. The car is garaged from the intense CA valley sun which I'm sure has helped.


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post Jun 26 2014, 10:49 AM
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Okay, for those who are interested. The leather came in today and is awesome. Took it to an apholstery shop that I deal with for his opinion and was very impressed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) with the quality. Told me it was less expensive than what he pays for it and equal quality.
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post Jun 26 2014, 10:57 AM
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I'll be following this...
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post Jun 27 2014, 07:50 PM
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Roll bar pad and "b" pillars covered. Not too bad to work with. It's tough to get it in around the roof handles and to get it around the corners. I tried not to stretch it too far to compensate for shrinking. Here are a few images of the roll bar. I still have to instal the screw hole plugs. I still think it's funny they have a clothes hook on these cars. Can't see hanging my suit off of these things. Seats will be done by the upholstery shop along with the center console pad and box. Attached ImageAttached Image
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