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.

Is the material stitched to shape, like a kit, or are you starting with a bolt?

I'm here in Orange County and can recommend an excellent shop. Seats were $600.00 including material.

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Mine were well done locally for $275 the pair. Both. Complete, materials and labor.

My was the same as Joe. $600 done by James.

..... ummm..... sounds like the trades are hearing that 914 prices are going up......

I had my seats door panels and pockets backpad and center pad done in leather for $700.00 about five years ago

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.

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.

nice for the lower back. weak spot in 40yo seats. wish i still had some cores.

There are several reasonable upholstere in Costa Mesa; i'v used Univeral on 17th ( between Placentia and Pomona) for both the 914 and Boxster.

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!
Cesar

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...

Success!!
Finally found a local shop that was reasonably priced.
Both seats & the backpad=$550.- out the door.

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.

I would also like your contact if I may

Joe,

I also love the look of that interior. Would love to have the name of the shop that did that for you.

---> 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

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

I threw a pair of seats away the other day. I still have two pairs left!

Give away, don't throw away. Keep the 914 parts in circulation.

What shop did you use, in Modesto?

Dave

Speaking of extra seats, I have a pair of them if anyone is interested. No brackets and the seats are missing some material but good cores.

Dave

Care to share the name of the place?

I can't imagine they would do it again for that price.

I'm sure they would, PM me and i'll give you the contact info. They've been around a while and do a lot of hotrod work, just a simple shop behind Mr. Castillo's house. Not required but a big help if you can speak Spanish.

Thanks for the info!!