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> Leather Basketweave, anyone interested
brer
post Apr 14 2005, 02:47 PM
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In case you didn't know, I work in Design and have access to many resources.

I've just been speaking to a guy who can make a custom run of imprinted leather to match the original pattern of the 914.
His off the cuff estimate is $25-35 sq. ft. depending on the quantity i wanted to order. Thats without tax and shipping.
So I asked him to knock up a sample piece.

It would be available in half hide (27sq. ft) pieces, which i think would cover an interior, maybe someone else knows the exact amount needed for an interior?

Doorpanels, dash and seat cushions require how much?

Just guaging interest here so let me know how it sounds. Should there be the interest I could make it happen.
With luck, the sample will get here in time for me to bring it along to the WCC for anyone to see who might be keen.

Who needs leather though, right?
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post Apr 14 2005, 02:52 PM
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Thats pretty cheap. Id be interested in seeing some pics of it when its done.
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post Apr 14 2005, 04:06 PM
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) I just re-did my int in basket vinyl. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) So I would, but wouldn't be interested. Leather would be cool, but not just after spending $$$ re-doing it all in vinyl. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) I would think there would be some interest here. The price seems more than fair. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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post Apr 14 2005, 04:13 PM
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I just re-did my int in basket vinyl.


How much material did you use?
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post Apr 14 2005, 05:06 PM
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I would be interested, depending on how much is needed. Can anyone break down the needs for:

Door panels:
Dash strip:
Seat centers:

In truth, I would probably only buy enough for the seat centers, but this is a GREAT idea, because your back won't get as sweaty in hot weather... vinyl don't let your back breathe, IMHO.

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post Apr 14 2005, 05:11 PM
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about 6 sq ft per door panel= 12 ft X $35.00=$420.00 just for the doors. That ain't cheap bubba! Why not use "Fine Corinthian Leather"?
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post Apr 14 2005, 05:17 PM
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I too would be interested. I would also like to know what the going rate for the same thing in vinyl would be to compare apples to apples (some point soon, I will be redoing my whole int.).
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post Apr 19 2005, 06:20 PM
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Interested too! I'll be doing an interior after my bodywork and would love to do it in leather. Please keep me in mind.
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post Apr 19 2005, 06:44 PM
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Interior is next and I gotta do either vinyl or leather. So, I'm interested to see what you can offer. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 19 2005, 06:49 PM
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hopefully the sample will be finished and show up before the weekend and i'll bring it along to the WCC.

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post Apr 19 2005, 07:33 PM
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Hey!

How about posting a photo ( close up ) along side the original basket weave, just for comparison.
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post Apr 19 2005, 07:46 PM
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Careful! Can you not already get it cheaper from World Wide Upholstery?

They have most materials, most petterns, most anything. Kinda.


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post Apr 19 2005, 07:54 PM
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QUOTE (brer @ Apr 14 2005, 02:13 PM)
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I just re-did my int in basket vinyl.


How much material did you use?

I believe that Dr. Evil does interiors and would be able to get you figures as well as reupholster your interiors for you if you supplied this leather.
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post Apr 20 2005, 01:00 AM
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if someone has a better source let me know!

I have no clue how good/bad this material will be yet. I sent him a sample and he said no problem.
We will see how it looks when it gets here. And I'll be sure to post it when i get it.

Any other input would be greatly appreciated.

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post Apr 20 2005, 02:25 PM
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I just recieved the sample, and while it is a nice pattern and kind of resembles the original material, it would not pass for consours original.

I will see what else i can come up with.

If you would like to see this one, and some other samples of of leathers then let me know and i will post scans of them. They could be very nice alternatives, albeit not inexpensive or totally original. Small orders might be difficult as well.

Probably the best thing to do would be to try and source an excellent original looking pattern and have all interested parties order their materials at the same time for volume pricing.

No promises, but i'll keep asking around as i am interested in finding some for my own car.

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post Apr 20 2005, 02:42 PM
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) Post some pictures. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif)
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post Apr 20 2005, 04:06 PM
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here's a couple i have here in the office


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post Apr 20 2005, 04:07 PM
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some more, the brown on on the white paper is the sample i got, they could do it in black too.
Not very close in my opinion


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post Apr 20 2005, 04:08 PM
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I love this one for a custom race car. Its hand woven leather strips and waxed cord. Comes in browns and green/black and black/red too.

Its $450.00 yd. though. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif)


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