How to make your 348 faster

Well, I think I've figured out how to get an edge on those pesky 355s out there.
If you see a 348 going down the highway with no driver, dont be alarmed - it's just me sitting on the floor.
If I can just find a good carbon fibre cinder block I'll be all set

 

My driver seat was looking a little out of shape. I considered recovering it but after seeing the cost, decided to have Aldens down in louisiana tighten it up and re-dye it. He did such a good job, I'm sending all the tan interior parts down to him. take a look (the pic color is off due to lighting but inperson it's correct & dead-on)

before and after:

 

he did do a very good job. Most automotive leather just has problems with it comming loose and wrinkly if it was always it would look better. Nice job

 

Smart move to stretch the dollar and re-dye tightened leather.

 

You can't go wrong for a hundred bucks!
Beats new covers at who knows how much.
I'll post pics when everythings bolted back in.

 

Nice work Davey. But if you want to make it ever faster, take out the door pannels and windows. 100 pounds easy. LOL

 

I bet that front window is at least 70lbs! LOL

 

Did I understand you correct that you said $100?

 

Less expensive than you think! He should have my entire interior tomorrow (thur). Can't wait to get it back

Here's his # 504-469-0527 call him and ask cost for whatever part
you want to do - you may end up doing them all though.

dave

 

That's amazing.. any idea how difficult it would be to do a color change on an interior? Can you dye black seats to make them tan, etc...?

-R

 

Dave/Ken -

I just spoke with the folks at Alden's Auto Trim, as you suggested. They were inspecting your dash pieces when I called ! I'm probably going to send my radio-door to them for stretching and recovering too. I was quoted about $70 for foam, leather, etc. In my car, the radio cover just isn't "drum tight" and looks slightly chunky. For that price, you can't miss !

If anyone else is looking the address is:

Alden's Auto Trim
2620 Bainbridge Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062


-Daniel

 

Ultimate weight saving?

 

Robin -

Some of the "purists" out there may not like this but I always liked the tan leather that went back between the rear & side glass. To my knowledge, all 348s have black leather back by the window. I pulled the (6) pieces of black trim out from back window area to be re-dyed in TAN. Alden said it wasn't a problem at all as long as no scratches. Should look a lot better IMO...

 

that rust bucket needs a little "shinola" !!

daniel - i know what you're referring to - my door cover "speciale" label wasn't real tight either - he's going to take a look at that too

 

That rusty 348 needs to be taken to Maaco!

 

lol

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Are those Keith Collins mats? Where'd you get them?

-Daniel

 

Ebay Baby!

Here is a link to one of his auctions. In there you can click on some links to see different colros and design samples.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33697&item=2470091940

 

LOL - I think this might be a trend!

 

Soon as I get home, I'm rippin the seats out of my 355. I can't let you 348 dudes get the edge... I might make a hole in the floor too, and go flintstones-style for an extra 5bhp. Beat that!