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| Author: | Ephraim [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | On the hunt for fabric |
I currently own an '87 944 Celebration edition in a lovely Zermatt silver, with the studio cloth interior in grey. The cloth is the same design as the silver rose plaid (shown at http://germancarsforsaleblog.com/1988-porsche-944-turbo-s-silver-rose-one-of-the-most-rare-951-configurations/interior/) except in grey. Unfortunately, it's looking pretty tatty now, and the seats could really do with a retrim. The problem is, however, the fabric. Porsche Uk tell me that they can't get any, and so I thought I'd ask here. Can anyone help? I know that it'd probably be easier just to have the seats retrimmed in a random fabric, but as this was a limited edition I'd really like to restore it in the original colours. TIA, John |
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| Author: | tr7v8 [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: On the hunt for fabric |
Try Southbound trimmers. They have stocks of a lot of the fabrics, very often on an exclusive basis. |
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| Author: | frenchy [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: On the hunt for fabric |
There was a set of these for sale just recently on flea bay, i cannot recall wether they sold or not, might be worth a look. |
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| Author: | wasserkuhl [ Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: On the hunt for fabric |
I hve an associate in germany who may eb able to source this fabric for you, pm me the details and I will email him to find out if you like. I was under the impression Southbound had a large stock of these hard to get fabrics, have you called them yet? |
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| Author: | Ephraim [ Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: On the hunt for fabric |
Apologies for the slow update, life been getting in the way of sorting my baby. Thanks to all for the suggestions. I've spoken to Southbound, who have identified the fabric code but don't have any, and I have since spoken to Reading OPC (who southbound recommended) and despite trying his best, the chap there has also drawn a blank. A PM is on it's way to you, Wasserkuhl - hopefully your associate can help. |
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| Author: | rav [ Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: On the hunt for fabric |
I heard that at the new Porsche Museum there is a Porsche restoration place. Here the rich (and yes you have to be rich) bring their cars to be restored by Porsche technicians some of which actually worked on 924s, 944s etc the first time around. These guys have access to stocks of old materials and paints etc. If they don't have it, they can recommission it. But I suspect it will cost you. |
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| Author: | Catamax944 [ Thu Mar 12, 2009 1:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: On the hunt for fabric |
Also try here http://www.lemansautofabrics.co.nz/ ......maybe you get lucky. |
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| Author: | Ephraim [ Thu Mar 12, 2009 1:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: On the hunt for fabric |
rav wrote: I heard that at the new Porsche Museum there is a Porsche restoration place. Here the rich (and yes you have to be rich) bring their cars to be restored by Porsche technicians some of which actually worked on 924s, 944s etc the first time around. These guys have access to stocks of old materials and paints etc. If they don't have it, they can recommission it. But I suspect it will cost you. Is that the one at Silverstone? The Porsche experience centre? Or is it another museum that I've not come across yet? |
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| Author: | Ephraim [ Thu Mar 12, 2009 1:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: On the hunt for fabric |
Catamax944 wrote: Also try here http://www.lemansautofabrics.co.nz/ ......maybe you get lucky. thanks! I'll send them an e-mail |
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| Author: | rav [ Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: On the hunt for fabric |
Ephraim wrote: rav wrote: I heard that at the new Porsche Museum there is a Porsche restoration place. Here the rich (and yes you have to be rich) bring their cars to be restored by Porsche technicians some of which actually worked on 924s, 944s etc the first time around. These guys have access to stocks of old materials and paints etc. If they don't have it, they can recommission it. But I suspect it will cost you. Is that the one at Silverstone? The Porsche experience centre? Or is it another museum that I've not come across yet? The one in Stuttgart. |
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| Author: | Ephraim [ Thu Mar 12, 2009 5:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: On the hunt for fabric |
rav wrote: Ephraim wrote: rav wrote: I heard that at the new Porsche Museum there is a Porsche restoration place. Here the rich (and yes you have to be rich) bring their cars to be restored by Porsche technicians some of which actually worked on 924s, 944s etc the first time around. These guys have access to stocks of old materials and paints etc. If they don't have it, they can recommission it. But I suspect it will cost you. Is that the one at Silverstone? The Porsche experience centre? Or is it another museum that I've not come across yet? The one in Stuttgart. Haha. Must remember to engage brain before using keyboard. I have a feeling that the trip to Stuttgart might eat most of my restoration budget! And I definitely don't fall into the rich category. So, I might have to give that a miss. |
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| Author: | rav [ Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: On the hunt for fabric |
Or another place i came across on my last visit to Europe was Van Zweeden. Amazing place. Lots of parts - they might have a set of seats in your colour? Worth a e-mail / call..... http://www.v-zweeden.com/ Beware - this site can seriously damage your wallet 
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| Author: | PaulPSB [ Sat Mar 14, 2009 2:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: On the hunt for fabric |
It might be worth ringing around all the Porsche independents like Porscheshop, Club Autosport etc etc as sometimes they have old seats kicking around. When I had my 928 driver's seat re-trimmed I needed grey pinstripe fabric and was told it was available at £300 per metre  Luckily for me Porscheshop had an old 944 drivers seat with the same cloth and donated it to the cause 
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| Author: | wasserkuhl [ Sat Mar 14, 2009 11:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: On the hunt for fabric |
I have put ephraim in touch with the German chap who bought all of Porsches old stock fabric, which it appears he may have the item in question. anybody else keen on the guys website pm me for details.(its in German though!) |
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| Author: | djpotential [ Sat Dec 12, 2009 5:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: On the hunt for fabric |
I also own one with the grey/plaid fabric....Did anyone ever find any? I desperately need this fabric!! 
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