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  1. jon s

    jon s Formula Junior

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    #1 jon s, Sep 15, 2007
    i'm so excited the have the 81 gtsi back i can't tell you. the electromotive ignition has made a big difference - i even blew the doors off a vintage chevette this week. seriously it's noticeably faster. after almost a year of storage i decided the now very ratty looking loose weave 70's italian high style fabric has got to go. i've been inspired by all the threads on total interior restorations. so the question is: if you were going to redo the t top and the rear deck what kind of material would you use? my seats are black with red piping, the carpet is black. i'm thinking newer fabric, but interested in what choices are available. regards, jon s.
     
  2. tatcat

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    #2 tatcat, Sep 15, 2007
    leather; to match the seats. quite a few threads here to show the results.
     
  3. Bullfighter

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    #3 Bullfighter, Sep 15, 2007
    I would go with the original tweed fabric and just Scotchguard it or something to prevent stains.

    I like the original look - very classy and timeless, IMO.
     
  4. Iain

    Iain F1 Rookie

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    #4 Iain, Sep 16, 2007
    Definitly leather - there is an unbelieveable amount of crap that comes into the car just through normal use with the top off. You only realise how much when you have leather back there that can be easily cleaned - I seem to end up cleaning mine every 5-700 miles or so - i.e . 2 or 3 times a year. Any kind of fabric will ultimately look grubby no matter what you treat it with IMO.

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  5. Argento839

    Argento839 F1 Veteran

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    #5 Argento839, Sep 16, 2007

    Where do you find the original? From what I have seen, it basically does not exist. If anyone knows otherwise please let us know.
     
  6. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

    Dr Tommy Cosgrove Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Sep 16, 2007
    I bought the original 80-82 material for my 84 QV back in 2002 when I restored the interior from Re-Originals. Even if you do find some, it will most likely be in bad shape. The weave upper part will separate from the foam backing. It is very delicate and the years have attacked even the stock still sitting on a shelf somewhere.

    Try Re-Originals and go from there. Good luck and let us know what you come up with.
     
  7. Argento839

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    #7 Argento839, Sep 16, 2007

    Yeah, that was the last bit.... It's all gone now. I foudn some material that is really close. I was kind of uptight about using it because it wasn't exact but have since noticed other 308s having been redone using that material and it looks fine. I am going with that stuff...
     
  8. davebuchner

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    #8 davebuchner, Sep 16, 2007
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  9. Argento839

    Argento839 F1 Veteran

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    #9 Argento839, Sep 16, 2007
    The QV material is available bt the 2V material is not...
     
  10. jon s

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    #10 jon s, Sep 16, 2007
    the qv fabric looks nice - i might go that route. thanks for yor responses. jon s.
     
  11. John J.

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    #11 John J., Sep 17, 2007
    One of my B pillars could also do with a recover and I notice that eurospares have the side panel I need for GBP £95, not a whole lot more than buying a piece of cloth except that buying the cloth I guess I would have enough to recover both pillars (assuming it is the one that Italian Car Parts are selling for $120 a meter).
     

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