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| Author: | t3rra [ Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Seat back swap |
Hi is it possible 2 swap over the seat backs? My driver bolster has worn. If this is possible the worn bolster would be on the inside on the pansangers, even if yours hadn't yet worn this could be a good way 2 even out the wear and increase life. |
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| Author: | J.J. [ Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Seat back swap |
Yes & if it's not too bad it's a good idea. At least yours is black & can be treated with boot polish! |
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| Author: | t3rra [ Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Seat back swap |
It's seems so simple, wear on the bolster is a comman problem, if it's not already split this should be one off the first new owner jobs, along with the belts  Jj mine are linen leather. With White carpets but rest is all black. I am looking 2 repire and redye mine. So I may look out 4 a bad condition drivers and good passenger 2 just swap the backs. Are the base a simple swap, is the seat adjustment on the mounting frames? |
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| Author: | J.J. [ Fri Aug 13, 2010 11:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Seat back swap |
Not that simple. Mine are Linen too but linen comes in a thousand shades. 25 years of age + different conditions during there life. Dismantlers usually only sell complete interiors. Could do with a new seat back myself. Think the seat bases are pretty much the same but it's not a big job to change the runners if you have to. |
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| Author: | t3rra [ Fri Aug 13, 2010 3:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Seat back swap |
Yeah, that is very much the case, was going 2 completely redye them. So if I got a good set or a part |
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| Author: | 944 Man [ Sat Aug 14, 2010 8:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Seat back swap |
Linen hasnt been available for "25 years". Linen was introduced in 1988, replacing Grey-beige (also called Light Grey in some markets). What many refer to as 'linen' in many cases is actually Grey-Beige. Grey-Beige was available in series one 944s and in 1986 and 1987 model year series two 944s (usually with a split colour dash). Linen is Linen and there arent 'thousands of shades'. Simon |
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| Author: | ben944 [ Sat Aug 14, 2010 10:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Seat back swap |
t3rra, There are places that sell leather repair kits. I used: http://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Leather_Repair_Kit.htm Might be a bit easier than removing the seat backs. Ben 
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| Author: | Lee 944 [ Sat Aug 14, 2010 10:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Seat back swap |
t3rra wrote: Yeah, that is very much the case, was going 2 completely redye them. So if I got a good set or a part I have linen leather seats and intend to order this stuff on payday. http://forums.tipec.net/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=9124 They seem to have a "bank" of colours already matched from other Porsches, so if you know the colour you want it should be there. |
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| Author: | J.J. [ Sat Aug 14, 2010 8:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Seat back swap |
944 Man wrote: Linen hasnt been available for "25 years". Linen was introduced in 1988, replacing Grey-beige (also called Light Grey in some markets). What many refer to as 'linen' in many cases is actually Grey-Beige. Grey-Beige was available in series one 944s and in 1986 and 1987 model year series two 944s (usually with a split colour dash). Linen is Linen and there arent 'thousands of shades'. Simon If thats the case why can't I find two the same anywhere???? And why do Gliptone insist on a sample of your seat to match the dye to? When produced they were the same but environmental conditions (smoke sunlight etc.) cause subtle colour changes. |
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