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lreppond

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« on: August 06, 2023, 03:49:55 »
Just completed my interior refresh.  Original dash blends nicely with the new seats and carpets. 

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~Len

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Re: Refresh
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2023, 07:10:46 »
Looks fantastic, Len!
Great job.

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Re: Refresh
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2023, 07:56:36 »
Nice!
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Re: Refresh
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2023, 11:29:39 »
Looks great!
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Re: Refresh
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2023, 13:20:52 »
Look's great, diy?
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Re: Refresh
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2023, 14:22:02 »
Not DIY.  The upholstery and carpets were fabricated by GAHH.  The leather was from Hans Reinke (OldTimer).  I installed the Dynamat, as well as some trim pieces but the rest was done by a professional upholsterer.  He came to my home over two days.  Sadly, I just didn’t have the confidence to take this on. 

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~Len

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Re: Refresh
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2023, 14:28:34 »
Here’s a pic midway through the installation. Some parts were glued in place others carpets pieces merely fitted. 
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Re: Refresh
« Reply #7 on: August 06, 2023, 14:53:45 »
Beautiful upholstery and interior - beautiful car!
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Re: Refresh
« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2023, 23:18:35 »
Quote from: lreppond on August 06, 2023, 14:22:02
The upholstery ... fabricated by GAHH.
The leather was from Hans Reinke (OldTimer).
I thought upholstery was the leather??
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Rodd

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Re: Refresh
« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2023, 23:29:24 »
Wow that looks fantastic.   Gives me inspiration as I’m in the early stages of a refresh myself.   
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Re: Refresh
« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2023, 03:20:38 »
Looks fantastic, Len. Like right out of the showroom.
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Re: Refresh
« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2023, 03:42:44 »
Quote from: rwmastel on August 06, 2023, 23:18:35
I thought upholstery was the leather??

The leather was produced by Hans Reinke and then made into seat covers by GAHH.
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~Len

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Re: Refresh
« Reply #12 on: August 07, 2023, 03:52:49 »
Ah, interesting.  Thanks.
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