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Re: Upholstery

To: <corey.sherman@RCN.COM>, <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Upholstery
From: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@home.com>
Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 10:49:52 -0500
References: <OF51900974.8DE91EB4-ON85256AF3.0052EA23@rcn.com>
Mine came with my interior, which ran about 1500 including shipping, and had
everything for the interior, including all the stuff required for the seats,
except for a can of spray adhesive.

Installation took about 2 hours for my Herald. The seat kits by themselves
are cheaper, and can be bought complete...

Depends on where you buy I guess.

Scott

> I purchased a kit from TRF for $300, and new foam for another $200. Then,
> miscellaneous supplies and materials for another $25. After stripping both
> seats to bare metal, sanding, prep and painting... then sizing, fitting,
> cutting, and rebuilding them, oh some 20 hours later, they look "super".
>
> But considering a local shop, experienced with these seats, informed me
> they would have done the whole thing for $500 complete, I would have them
> do it instead. I had some fun, gained a few more grey hairs, and learned a
> lot.
>
> So, the options are:
>
> DIY, for around $500 if you have the spare time and "patience";
> Pay a Pro, for about the same;
> Replace with Miata seats

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