Hi, David: I didn't actually talk to the upholsterer myself, which is a
bit of a problem. I'll remedy that, and I promise to keep everybody
posted on how it goes down.
Irv
sosnaenergyconsulting(at)home.com wrote:
>
> Irwin:
> Thanks for the price list. We've got a SIV GT and have been thinking of
> leather seats also, but hadn't started shopping prices yet. I've heard
> about "Connelly" leather but don't know much else about it--except that
> I think it's expensive. Was that the type you were quoted, or was it
> another type? I'd like to hear about how your re-upholstry goes and
> whether you're satisfied with the work or not.
>
> David Sosna
> SIV GT V-6
>
> Irwin J Kostal wrote:
> >
> > I'm getting close to "Satori" with my Alpine. By the end of the week,
> > we expect to be actually tooling around in it, though it won't be ready
> > for the road. As soon as we think it's more or less road worthy, we'll
> > strip the chrome and send it to the Paint Shop! Oh Frabjous Day!
> >
> > After that, I'll need to decide what to do about the upholstery. I have
> > an estimate, from an outfit on Melrose Ave here in Los Angeles, call
> > Mario's Auto Upholstery. They come with a reasonable recommendation,
> > and have provided as estimate. I'd like to share it with the group and
> > see if anyone has any suggestions, experiences, warnings, etc. I'll
> > give you their numbers, and some comments of mine.
> >
> > QTY Description Amount
> > 2 Reupholster seats with leather $950.00 anyone have good alternatives
> > to leather?
> > 2 Door Panels (vinyl) $350.00
> > 1 Carpet (Wilton) $500.00
> > 1 Dashboard $150.00
> > 1 Convertible Top (Canvas) $750.00 This seems high to me - am I
> > dreaming?
> > 1 Trunk carpet and Vinyl $350.00 not sure this is important
> > 1 Rear Section (by Conv. top) $350.00 not sure this is important,
> > either
> >
> > One thing that is not mentioned is a Tonneau Cover, which I might like
> > to have.
> >
> > I'd sure appreciate everyone's input on this, because I have the Saloon
> > to to do sometime, also, so any money I can save, or mistakes I can
> > avoid, will be a BIG help. Of course, everyone (it seems) is more clever
> > than I am about doing things themselves. My general feeling about doing
> > it myself is, its a terrific way to get a sloppy job, and maybe only
> > half done at that.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Irv Kostal
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