914World.com > Houndstooth is expensive!

matthepcat

Aug 21 2014, 02:31 PM

I contacted Autos International today, and they charge $325/ yard for hounds-tooth!

The rep suggested I buy two yards to recover stock 914 seats.

Now maybe I am naive but you can almost buy a new seat in that price range.

Is this just the price of entry with anything vintage Porsche that could be considered a restoration material?

Any other known sources of this style material?

Rant over.

Matt

dlkawashima

Aug 21 2014, 03:48 PM

There are all kinds of different houndstooth fabrics out there. If you're not a stickler for authenticity, I'm sure you can find something cheaper, but I would be concerned about durability with a cheaper fabric. There was another company in San Diego with an excellent reputation ... what was it ... Autobahn Interiors?

Otherwise ...

http://www.lakewell.com/en/general/fabrics...dstooth-fabrics

shuie

Aug 21 2014, 04:22 PM

If you have to have the correct material then Autos International is the way to go.

Autos did my seats. I asked them to use some material I bought 10yrs ago before the correct wool was available anywhere. The pattern is close, but its actually for a GM car. This stuff is more like $30/yd. 1-2 yards is more than enough to do the centers. It's an alternative, at least. Nothing is 'correct' on my car, so this was fine for me.

http://www.smsautofabrics.com

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rick 918-S

Aug 21 2014, 04:30 PM

QUOTE(matthepcat @ Aug 21 2014, 03:31 PM)

I contacted Autos International today, and they charge $325/ yard for hounds-tooth!

The rep suggested I buy two yards to recover stock 914 seats.

Now maybe I am naive but you can almost buy a new seat in that price range.

Is this just the price of entry with anything vintage Porsche that could be considered a restoration material?

Any other known sources of this style material?

Rant over.

Matt

Yep, My Pasha was 325 a meter X 2 plus shipping from the UK. style points cost.

matthepcat

Aug 21 2014, 04:36 PM

Looks fantastic.....GM houndstooth is close enough for me!

Matt

QUOTE(shuie @ Aug 21 2014, 03:22 PM)

If you have to have the correct material then Autos International is the way to go.

Autos did my seats. I asked them to use some material I bought 10yrs ago before the correct wool was available anywhere. The pattern is close, but its actually for a GM car. This stuff is more like $30/yd. 1-2 yards is more than enough to do the centers. It's an alternative, at least. Nothing is 'correct' on my car, so this was fine for me.

http://www.smsautofabrics.com

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dlkawashima

Aug 21 2014, 05:29 PM

Hey Matt,

Since you're foregoing authenticity, check out this page from SMS that has a bunch of houndstooth variations. A houndstooth plaid might be interesting in your car.

SMS Auto Fabrics Houndstooth Options

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914Sixer

Aug 21 2014, 05:43 PM

Go to any fabric store. They should have hounds tooth or be able to get some for you.

Mike Fitton

Aug 21 2014, 05:49 PM

QUOTE(matthepcat @ Aug 21 2014, 12:31 PM)

I contacted Autos International today, and they charge $325/ yard for hounds-tooth!

The rep suggested I buy two yards to recover stock 914 seats.

Now maybe I am naive but you can almost buy a new seat in that price range.

Is this just the price of entry with anything vintage Porsche that could be considered a restoration material?

Any other known sources of this style material?

Rant over.

1 yard will take care of 2 std. 914 seats, I just went through this process and needed a little more because of the Scheel. I was very happy with the results.

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Matt

matthepcat

Aug 21 2014, 05:59 PM

Cheers. Thanks for the suggestion and link. I am not 100% clear on the direction for my car yet but loved the look of houndstooth pattern on the fancy 911's at the Werks Reunion in Carmel Valley last week.

QUOTE(dlkawashima @ Aug 21 2014, 04:29 PM)

Hey Matt,

Since you're foregoing authenticity, check out this page from SMS that has a bunch of houndstooth variations. A houndstooth plaid might be interesting in your car.

SMS Auto Fabrics Houndstooth Options

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matthepcat

Aug 21 2014, 06:00 PM

Very clean interior! Your dash looks brand new.

QUOTE(Mike Fitton @ Aug 21 2014, 04:49 PM)

QUOTE(matthepcat @ Aug 21 2014, 12:31 PM)

I contacted Autos International today, and they charge $325/ yard for hounds-tooth!

The rep suggested I buy two yards to recover stock 914 seats.

Now maybe I am naive but you can almost buy a new seat in that price range.

Is this just the price of entry with anything vintage Porsche that could be considered a restoration material?

Any other known sources of this style material?

Rant over.

1 yard will take care of 2 std. 914 seats, I just went through this process and needed a little more because of the Scheel. I was very happy with the results.

Click to view attachment Click to view attachment

Matt