Leather Basketweave, anyone interested |
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Leather Basketweave, anyone interested |
brer |
Apr 14 2005, 02:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 10-March 05 From: san diego Member No.: 3,736 Region Association: None |
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? |
brer |
Apr 20 2005, 02:25 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 10-March 05 From: san diego Member No.: 3,736 Region Association: None |
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. brer |
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