A few questions?/introduction Options

[Stacks914]

Hello everyone just wanted to introduce myself! Saw a lot of information from this site and thought I would join. I recently have purchased a 72 914 with a 1.7. Car was in decent shape on outside non running and interior was missing. I am looking to fix this car up to be a nice drivers car. New battery and plugs car is running still needs a tune.

When researching the prices of some items I was wondering if I could gets parts from another car that would help lower costs.

The car did come with two rough seats that are beige and the backing that goes with them which is rough itself. It also has inner door trim beige as well. I would I like to convert the car to a black interior as I am sticking with a white(exterior) on black theme.

Things I do need is an ebrake cable and handle. Has anyone used this from another car that was cheaper?

Also seat belts. Has anyone used just generic seat belts from eBay or another car? Now seem to be $500

Rear rubber padding that is not $300?

Arm rests from another car?

Also a good place to buy front rear and side skirts? Does not have to be NOS.

If some fabrication is required that is not a problem as I have a welder
Thank you in advance, Stack

[Stacks914]

Thanks to everyone for the replays, advice and warm welcome. I am debating on selling current seats, padding behind them and door for inserts as well and just seeing if I can go with a more modern/custom interior. I will try and post some pics of car later. The car has about 3 small places in body that need cut out and repaired. also the metal in the floor needs some attention. The front and rear trunk, engine bay are surprisingly clean. I really don't want to spend more then 1,500 on interior.

Dave the rear padding is for the rear bumper the chrome is good just the padding on it is broken. Replacements seam expensive, if I got to pony up the cash I will but would rather not!

Also my car has all the trim for vinyl around the rear window top and side area. The car doesn't have the vinyl now and is just white. I saw vinyl kits for 44$ but am wondering if I could just get it from a local sewing store? Any thoughts?