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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 03:51 AM
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Leather Covered Dash

I recently met the guys from NTTGA and mentioned that I had covered the dash of my vert with leather and had it double stitched like on the high end cars.

They said i should put up some pics so here they are.. Let em know what you think?

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I also had the centre arm rest covered the same way

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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 04:45 AM
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Re: Leather Covered Dash

Nicely done!
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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 05:31 AM
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Looks great.
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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 06:50 AM
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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 07:36 AM
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Re: Leather Covered Dash

Wow. Nice!
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Old Sep 7, 2014 | 10:31 PM
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Excellent work.Your stitching's nicer than mine.How's the vent/speaker are look? That's where i had the most trouble.Is the dash leather two pieces?
Did my console lid in perforated.You should to stop resting your arm on yours.Had to break that habit after i rebuilt the foam on my lid.
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 12:16 AM
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Re: Leather Covered Dash

Looks better than factory and it will sure last more .
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 01:14 AM
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Re: Leather Covered Dash

Thanks all.. it came out really well. I will admit that it is not my stitching... i have a guy!

It was one piece for fitting then folded and stitched with the excess then cut away so it was smooth.

The vent was not a problem except for the shaping around the corners but the speakers are perforated leather in 2 square panels over the speakers..the finish is nice but maybe i would do it different next time
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 06:45 AM
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Re: Leather Covered Dash

How much does a job like this cost?
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Old Sep 14, 2014 | 09:11 AM
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Re: Leather Covered Dash

Really nice.
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 12:39 AM
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Re: Leather Covered Dash

As for the cost, 4 seats new foam and new leather and the dash in leather came to about $800.

This sort of work the only one on the car where being in this part of the world benefits me!
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 12:46 PM
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Re: Leather Covered Dash

Originally Posted by Bungle
As for the cost, 4 seats new foam and new leather and the dash in leather came to about $800.

This sort of work the only one on the car where being in this part of the world benefits me!
Man, I guess so. That's a sweet deal.
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 04:20 PM
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That is sexy good sir!
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 06:12 AM
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Man, I guess so. That's a sweet deal.
True but trust me i pay handsomely for it when it comes to any other parts i need shipping from the US.. and a general lack of knowledge in the garage about my car.
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 09:01 AM
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Re: Leather Covered Dash

Would he do another one? I would be very interested in getting mine done. For the cost of an aftermarket one, this is probably a better way to go.
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