leather for ferraris

you might also check "Re-Originals" in texas if i'm not mistaken (sorry don't have more info than that).

there's an outfit called "Veteran" as well (again, no contact info) that seems to have nice stuff.

apparently these guys have new-old-stock connolly hides.

doody.

 

I just bought a half of a black hide from Bill Hirsh. I got the grade that they sell as an alternative to Connolly now that it's not available. It was $7.25 a square foot. Expensive, yes, but definitely worth it. The hide is gorgeous, flaw free, and has a smooth grain very similar to Connolly.

Of course, they have a wide variety of different grades of leathers, including various thicknesses, grains and shades. Some are a lot cheaper. They can send you an assortment of swatches to most closely match the rest of your interior. In fact, I would definitely recommend getting swatches from any supplier you're considering before you buy a whole hide.

--Matt

 

Reoriginals is sourcing from Italy, per their info. I have dealt with them
13601 Fm 529 Houston Tx 77041 713 849-2400


Veteran's Trim and Supply does all the cool old Jags in town, I can also vouch for them.
1616 Lubbock Houston, Tx 77007 713 2293-1049

Veteran's is downtown by the courthouse. They let me park free while I....ahem.. take care of business!

 

How much does that work out to for a hide?

 

DAMN! but those cows are big muthas!!!



doody.

 

1 1/2 cow = 1 ferrari
i.e. increased mc'donalds consumption = more f-cars on the street...hmmm

 

Great info. I'm in the process of making one of those leather covers for the alarm key fob. Dealer does not sell them...so if you have one take good care of it!

 

www.gahh.com sell hides too. I bought a door panel kit form them ready to install, the leather is really nice, I was very happy with it.