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> Re-Upholstery coverings for two front seats., Labor charge = $900.00!!
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post Sep 10 2014, 10:22 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) 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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)
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post Sep 10 2014, 10:30 AM
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Is the material stitched to shape, like a kit, or are you starting with a bolt?
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post Sep 10 2014, 10:45 AM
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I'm here in Orange County and can recommend an excellent shop. Seats were $600.00 including material.

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post Sep 10 2014, 03:16 PM
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Mine were well done locally for $275 the pair. Both. Complete, materials and labor.
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post Sep 10 2014, 04:10 PM
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My was the same as Joe. $600 done by James.
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post Sep 10 2014, 04:16 PM
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..... ummm..... sounds like the trades are hearing that 914 prices are going up......
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post Sep 10 2014, 05:04 PM
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I had my seats door panels and pockets backpad and center pad done in leather for $700.00 about five years ago
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post Sep 10 2014, 06:01 PM
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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.
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post Sep 10 2014, 06:02 PM
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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.
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post Sep 10 2014, 06:14 PM
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nice for the lower back. weak spot in 40yo seats. wish i still had some cores.
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post Sep 10 2014, 06:19 PM
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There are several reasonable upholstere in Costa Mesa; i'v used Univeral on 17th ( between Placentia and Pomona) for both the 914 and Boxster.
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post Sep 10 2014, 07:08 PM
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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!
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post Sep 10 2014, 08:38 PM
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QUOTE(d7n7master @ Sep 10 2014, 08:22 AM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) 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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)


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...
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post Oct 7 2014, 09:29 AM
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Success!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
Finally found a local shop that was reasonably priced.
Both seats & the backpad=$550.- out the door. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif)


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post Oct 7 2014, 09:43 AM
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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.
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post Oct 7 2014, 09:58 AM
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I would also like your contact if I may (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 7 2014, 11:02 AM
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Joe,

I also love the look of that interior. Would love to have the name of the shop that did that for you.
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QUOTE(Highland @ Oct 7 2014, 08:43 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.

---> https://www.google.com/maps/place/17125+Woo...1e67d37bc?hl=en


Joe’s Auto Upholstery
17125 Woodruff Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 925-5671

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> & 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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Oct 7 2014, 11:32 AM
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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
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post Oct 7 2014, 11:51 AM
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QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Sep 10 2014, 08:14 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!
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