LE interior color change question, Dye it back or replace? Options

[poorsche914]

The LE I just got had a brown interior but has been dyed black. Is there a way to dye it back to the original color or would I be better off finding a brown interior to replace it?

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[dlee6204]

What do you think about the A/C? That will be the last thing on the list but just wondering about restoring or updating or deleting.

You should definitely keep it. Even if it doesn't work, keep it. It is a nice option to any 914 plus it is original to the car. Its a shame so many people get rid of it. Heck, I plan to add it to my LE when i restore it.

As for the interior, its a shame they didn't spend a little extra time and dye all the smaller areas. It bugs the crap out of me when people do stuff like that.

[poorsche914]

You should definitely keep it. Even if it doesn't work, keep it. It is a nice option to any 914 plus it is original to the car. Its a shame so many people get rid of it. Heck, I plan to add it to my LE when i restore it.

As for the interior, its a shame they didn't spend a little extra time and dye all the smaller areas. It bugs the crap out of me when people do stuff like that.

I was planning on keeping the A/C. Just thought I'd ask.

How lazy is a person when they don't even pop out the interior light to finish the job? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)
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[Tom_T]

You should definitely keep it. Even if it doesn't work, keep it. It is a nice option to any 914 plus it is original to the car. Its a shame so many people get rid of it. Heck, I plan to add it to my LE when i restore it.

As for the interior, its a shame they didn't spend a little extra time and dye all the smaller areas. It bugs the crap out of me when people do stuff like that.

I was planning on keeping the A/C. Just thought I'd ask.

How lazy is a person when they don't even pop out the interior light to finish the job? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)
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The real question is what sort of DAPO dyes their beige upholstry & completely pucks it up, when It's cooler than black & impossible to get OE replacement now!? That bugs the holy crap out of me when people dye a perfectly good interior in the first place, aside from doing a half-fast job - see seat cushion & bolsters too!! Looks more like aCYA job to cover up some problem or something!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

AC is personal preference to keep or not, & if it was put in at the dealership as an original option then it's okay to keep it (especially if you have paperwork invoice showing that), but if a later aftermarket add-on then you want to take it out eventually in your resto.

Mine didn't have it & I was considering adding it in my 73 2L's resto for more comfort in my old age - doing a vinitage DPD look but with the updated R134 innards from AA, but George H talked me out of it since it wasn't original to mine (& he lost a $2-3K sale of the new AC unit in doing so).

Look at the GoWesty website for their 2.1 & 2.2 to 2.5 L upbuilt waterboxers, cuz they have a 4 yr 48k mile warranty available on them, while most others are only 6-12 months & 6-12k miles ~ plus you'll get more HP & Torque than stock. The long warranty alone is worth it, in addition to they're being like a FAT Performance or Raby for Vanagons! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

I've "promised" my wife one the next time ours needs a rebuild! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) & my son wants the 145 HP one! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)



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