Advice sought on seats.

[lespaul]

I don't know anything about seats. Mine look just like these -(without the duct tape) but with headrests. They are vinyl. The springs on the driver's side are beat up and it is a little worn. The jump seats look like new. I want to keep my car original - a '73.5 T. Are they worth recovering or should I look for a substitute set? What will either option cost me?

[Evans, Marv]

There are a lot of variables. How much needs to be done, the cost of materials, what the shop charges, what part of the country, etc. I would definitely say, if you want to keep your car original as you say, just take the driver seat out & find a good shop to fix it. That's entirely doable. It may be somebody local or in your general area. That would be the most economic, quick & original way to do it. There may be some Pelicans in your area or you might check with the local PCA for recommendations. Good luck.

[bigchillcar]

google 'world upholstery'..i think you'll find prices that range from around $500 for german vinyl to $1000 for leather.
ryan

[lespaul]

Thanks guys. I appreciate the advice.

[bigchillcar]

no problem...i used to really enjoy playin' your guitars as a young man..
ryan

[lespaul]

Yeah. I just started playing 3 years ago -- at the ripe ol' age of 49. I have a Les Paul Standard. A Porsche and a Les Paul -- it doesn't get much better than that.

[bigchillcar]

41 now...i played from about 15 until around 30 then haven't played much since. been playing piano since '83..that's all i really play anymore. shame..i'd liek to have some electrics back every now and then and revisit my youth.

[lespaul]

You can get a nice amp and a used les paul for about the cost of a set of those seats . . . . .

[bigchillcar]

[Type911]

LP,

Unless you plan on doing the reupholstrey/spring repair yourself,
I would contact Tony Garcia at Autobahn Interiors for the seat restoration. Tony has many years in the business w/ vintage Porsche interiors & many satisfied customers.

http://www.autobahninteriors.com/home.html

Good luck w/ the T

[lespaul]

Thanks for the tip Type911!