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Do-it-yourself Installing Leathers topic at Blacklick
« on: December 29, 2008, 14:28:05 »
I completed the installation of leather interior on my SL this past summer.  Showed car twice after installation and won 1st in class and a third in class.  I did all the installation myself with leather furnished by GAHH.  I would be willing/glad to give a talk with photos on the do's and don'ts of interior installation at this summer's Blacklick gathering.  Who do I need to contact?
Thanks,
Bob
Robert Hyatt
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Re: Do-it-yourself Installing Leathers topic at Blacklick
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2008, 17:28:26 »
Bob,

Sounds GREAT!  PUB has always been a bit loose, but as the event matures it gets better.  A presentation like this would be well received and I'm sure Joe A. has already read this.  I have GAHH, too, and would love to hear your experiences with actually installing it.
Michael Salemi
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Re: Do-it-yourself Installing Leathers topic at Blacklick
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2008, 19:54:25 »
Bob
Did you also recover the dash pieces with new leather?  I had mine recovered so it would me nice to know how it was done.  I did the convertible top cover myself but that is a lot easier.  I still need to do the hard top below the window.  I sure hope I can make it to Ohio again this year!

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Re: Do-it-yourself Installing Leathers topic at Blacklick
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2008, 04:53:59 »
Hello Bob,

Sounds great!  Why don't you email me when you get the chance and we can go over the details.  ja17@att.net

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Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
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Re: Do-it-yourself Installing Leathers topic at Blacklick
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2009, 17:48:53 »
Bruce,
Yes I did do the dash board and knee pads too.  That was the "fun" part, cutting out hide and stretching at door endings.  Yes, I also did the soft top last year.  This winter's project is new carpeting.

Joe,
I will e-mail you.
Thanks,
Bob
Robert Hyatt
Williamsburg, VA.

W113, 1970 280SL, Red leather 242 on Silver Gray Met. 180, 4-speed stick, Euro spec, restored
R172 2012 SLK350, Black Premium leather 801 on Mars Red 590, 7-speed auto
W211, 2007 E320 Bluetec, Cashmere MB Tex 144 on Arctic White 650, 7 speed auto