datsun-roadsters
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: Need Help with Upholster in Bay Area

To: "PETER VANDERPAS" <giraffehauler@yahoo.com>,
Subject: Re: Need Help with Upholster in Bay Area
From: "Fred Katz" <fredkatz@2xtreme.net>
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 23:10:58 -0700
Peter,

On Wednesday, October 25, 2000 5:24 PM
PETER VANDERPAS <giraffehauler@yahoo.com> wrote:

> 
> I plan to get original style seat covers from one of
> our suppliers like Dean or Les.  I got a quote from
> Sid's Upholstery in Mtn. View for $300 to rebuild two
> seats with new foam and webbing as needed and to
> install the seat covers.

Talk to Calspeed!

> 
> BADROCers, does this sound reasonable?  Has anyone
> used a local upholsterer whom they would recomend?

Talk to Brian Cano.

> 
> Also, I plan to get a dash cap (tall windshield).  How
> difficult are these things to install?

Talk to the vendor you buy from - he will give you tips. What I've been
told is that surface preparation makes all the difference. Smooth out as
many bumps and imperfections as you can, because the dash cap will tend to
mold to the old surface.

>
>  Should I get professional help?

As a roadster owner, craziness comes with the territory! That's why you
have us as a support group! However, you will need professional help if
ever you part with your roadster.

Fred - So.SF
BADROC

<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>