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oem fabric sources, what's available, and where? |
double-a |
Feb 16 2005, 07:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 987 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
i'm trying to source oem fabric to replace the ugly, er unique orange fabric in the '75. so far i've been out of luck. here are the seats:
(IMG:http://www.doubleadesignandconsulting.com/car/IMG_2000.jpg) and here's a close-up of the fabric: (IMG:http://www.doubleadesignandconsulting.com/car/orange_fabric.jpg) any ideas out there? what sources for oem fabric are available? i have already tried aa... they do not have the orange. ~a |
Eric_Shea |
Feb 16 2005, 07:41 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,274 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I searched for about an hour after seeing that same seat. I came up blank.
I swear I'd install that on my GT seats if I could find it. |
scotty b |
Feb 16 2005, 07:51 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Not to be a smart ass but have you tried local upholstry shops? It may possibly have been something for couches or even clothing and Porsche decided to be "hip" and use it..
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double-a |
Feb 16 2005, 08:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 987 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
i've tried every avenue i could think of. i eventually did find a place online, smsautofabrics.com, that had something that's very close, but ultimately not the same. if i can't find the oem stuff, i'll use what they sent, it's very good quality and i think looks better than the original. but at $75/yard... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) ~a |
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rick 918-S |
Feb 16 2005, 11:14 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,424 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
If you can't find it in the states try these guy's.
Southbound Motor Trimmers Porsche Trim Specialists Tele: +44 (0) 1264 810080 Little Dean Yard, London Road, Stockbridge, Hampshire, S020 6EL, UK. That's where I got this. Attached thumbnail(s) |
rick 918-S |
Feb 16 2005, 11:17 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,424 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
I mean this.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif)
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double-a |
Feb 16 2005, 11:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 987 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
ah, i was hoping you would chime in rick. i thought i remembered a discussion awhile back about the fabric you located for the alien... nice stuff! if i can figure out that phone number and the time zones between here and there, i'll give them a ring.
~a |
Bleyseng |
Feb 16 2005, 11:27 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
There was a website in the UK that has all that fabric too, maybe thats the place. I lost the link.
Oh, its what maybe 7 hours ahead of the west coast. Geoff |
rick 918-S |
Feb 16 2005, 11:43 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,424 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
BTW: I (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif) that plaid! Makes me (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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Dr Evil |
Feb 17 2005, 01:40 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
If anyone wants to send me a piece of fabric or material anytime, I would be happy to look into it. I just found a place that carries the small box weave today for a reasonable price. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) I am stoaked. I know I have a friend sending me the orange plaid so I can match. I'll see if I can find a similar yellow, but it would be best if I had a sample.
Oh by the way, I do upholstery (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) |
Eric_Shea |
Feb 17 2005, 09:16 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,274 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Is there anyone on the board that does upholstery? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Keep this thread alive if you find the plaid. Evil one... how much fabric would one have to order to do the seat faces? |
double-a |
Feb 17 2005, 09:39 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 987 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
i was told once that it was about 2 yards, but i'm not certain if that's correct from an upholsterers point of view. here's what sms auto fabrics sent. it's not too bad... for plaid. (IMG:http://www.doubleadesignandconsulting.com/car/newfabric.jpg) ~a |
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nine14cats |
Feb 19 2005, 01:53 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
double a and Dr. Evil,
Did you guys find the plaid fabric in yellow anywhere? AA says they think they can get it, but it's going to be pricey. I've got 2 seats to redo in the original stock fabric.... Bill P. Attached image(s) |
Dr Evil |
Feb 19 2005, 01:59 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I would still need a sample to be sure, but I will still go check as soon as I get a moment.
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double-a |
Feb 19 2005, 02:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 987 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
when i contacted aa about the orange plaid, they said it was nla, i was told that they did have the yellow in stock. this was about two months ago. the swatch that sms sent me is really nice quality, i may use that instead... ~a |
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Bleyseng |
Feb 19 2005, 02:37 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Did they have a green/yellow plaid??
Got to redo the Westy. Geoff |
JeffBowlsby |
Feb 19 2005, 03:10 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,482 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
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Bleyseng |
Feb 19 2005, 03:14 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Yes, thats it!!! I'll order some. Hey, that would look cool on a Grasshopper clone if someone did one.
Geoff (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
JeffBowlsby |
Feb 19 2005, 03:19 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,482 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
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double-a |
Feb 19 2005, 03:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 987 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
and it looks like they have some of the yellow/orange stuff that's pretty close to what i'm looking for:
http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=FABRIC2 ~a |
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