1980 Targa seats covers

[sleepersd]

Hey guys,I have targa 1980 with bad seats,leather is so dry that is falling a part.Im thinking about buying seats covers,premade seats covers.
Can you guys tell me how big is a difference between leather and vinyl and if is worth it to spend few hundred dollars more on leather covers.Also how is your experience with a covers,are you happy with it and how hard is to install it

[sleepersd]

This are the seats

[SC-targa]

You have factory sport seats. Worth money. Get good leather

[sleepersd]

Originally Posted by SC-targa

You have factory sport seats. Worth money. Get good leather

Good leather covers or you mean to find someone to restore seats completely?

[OsoMoore]

What is your budget? My leather seats were starting to crack, but mine's a daily driver. I got some black cloth covers for $20 and kept driving. For a fair investment you could get yours totally redone by a shop.

[sleepersd]

Originally Posted by OsoMoore

What is your budget? My leather seats were starting to crack, but mine's a daily driver. I got some black cloth covers for $20 and kept driving. For a fair investment you could get yours totally redone by a shop.

I would like to redo it ,but I was in few shops and they all are telling me to buy a leather covers and just to install the covers
I never used those pre-made covers before,I have no idea how good they are and I know that good leather covers are going for around $1000

[DRACO A5OG]

Sleeper, you can DIY:

Just get swatches of the leather you wish then get the kit. Originally only the cabs came with leather backs as a luxury option. I opted to do mine all leather including the back of the seat.

+1 you have very desirable seats, leather them

Not your year but you will get a good idea:

DIY Re-upholstery Front Sport Seats kit 85-89

I literally did this with one hand

[Luccia at Pelican Parts]

If you decide you want to get something to cover the seat once you repair/fix it be sure to check out what Coverking may offer you here: 1980 Porsche 911 SC Targa - Seats, Belts & Upholstery - Page 6. We also have some options for Seat Upholstery Kits at the link as well. Good luck with the repair!

[Moozak]

I just redid my front seats on my 77 Targa. It was my first time attempting anything like this, and although I won't say it was easy, it was achievable with some patience. I also found it really helpful to have a helper (thanks Alex) as there are times when one person can be applying pressure while the other person uses the hog ring pliers. I ended up doing one of the seats a couple times until it was just right. There are a few videos online that were helpful as well. I would feel confident doing it again. Make sure the covers you order are high quality and the correct fit for your seats. I chose vinyl and I have been pretty happy with the results,

Jon

[DRACO A5OG]

^^^ Nice Work Brother Jon

[sleepersd]

Originally Posted by DRACO A5OG

Sleeper, you can DIY:

Just get swatches of the leather you wish then get the kit. Originally only the cabs came with leather backs as a luxury option. I opted to do mine all leather including the back of the seat.

+1 you have very desirable seats, leather them

Not your year but you will get a good idea:

DIY Re-upholstery Front Sport Seats kit 85-89

I literally did this with one hand

Seats are looking great,but also looks like it's a lot of work I think that Is worth it