[CatchMe] Posted 1May, 2018 Report Share Posted 1May, 2018 Hi all I'm currently talking to trimmers about redoing the dash (it's wavy and is damaged behind the wheel), door trims (cracked) and roof in my Targa but there seems to be some conjecture on whether we should go with leather or vinyl. The car is a HK delivered, RHD, in special order metallic with tan leather seats. Is anyone here an authority on how these cars were originally spec'd? Long time lurker, first time poster. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear924 Posted 1May, 2018 Report Share Posted 1May, 2018 Interior stuff is not my strong area so I'm no good to you. Just wanted to welcome you to the forum and say "sweet looking ride". Reminds me a little of my previous SC, it had the brown interior and it grew on my a great deal over my nine years of ownership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 1May, 2018 Report Share Posted 1May, 2018 http://www.lakewell.com/en/porsche/911/74-83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[CatchMe] Posted 1May, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 1May, 2018 Thanks Bear924 - it's a riot to drive compared to the other classic in the garage! @Ozvino - cheers for the link, unfortunately Lakewell don't supply interior components in the cork colour. One product did seem to suggest the dash is leather covered if the car had the leather option. Is there anyway to tell this without the COA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC 3.2 Posted 1May, 2018 Report Share Posted 1May, 2018 Usually( in an SC ) the dash was vinyl even with the leather seat option,although the 930 had a stitched leather dash I guess anything is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 2May, 2018 Report Share Posted 2May, 2018 Sorry, I read "rimming".............as you were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy73 Posted 2May, 2018 Report Share Posted 2May, 2018 6 minutes ago, hugh said: Sorry, I read "rimming".............as you were. Oh mate, we need to talk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 2May, 2018 Report Share Posted 2May, 2018 2 hours ago, hugh said: Sorry, I read "rimming".............as you were. wrong forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 2May, 2018 Report Share Posted 2May, 2018 In answer to the question of the leather dash, in later models you could read the option codes, but I don't think so in an SC. The best answer to whether it came with a leather dash is to ... look at the dash covering. From what I have read leather dashes came with/without stitching as well so you might have both. It was an option even in the turbo cars so I think anyone could order any 911 with 'full leather' if they wanted. A standard SC had no leather, then there is leather seats (and vinyl back seats/door trims) and full leather which covers everything. At least the steering wheel always got leather. As for what you should do...if you want to stick to original, then find rplacement parts. A lot of coupe cars kept in colder climates still have/had good interior pieces, and cork was a popular color in the day - you might find good door tops around. The dash - if you retrim in leather you're going to need to take a lot of care of it in the aussie sun. Vinyl retrims are more durable, but do they look and feel as nice? Only you can decide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 2May, 2018 Report Share Posted 2May, 2018 It’s possible to option up to whatever level you want. For example, my SC has full cow everything. Seats, doors, dash, parcel shelf etc. Even the headliner, I’ve never seen another done in perforated leather before. If the dash is already leather in your car then that’s likely how it came from the factory. I’d be replacing with similar trim if it’s originality that you’re after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 2May, 2018 Report Share Posted 2May, 2018 1 hour ago, Harvs11 said: It’s possible to option up to whatever level you want. For example, my SC has full cow everything. Seats, doors, dash, parcel shelf etc. Even the headliner, I’ve never seen another done in perforated leather before. I don't want you to feel all alone on the ledge there mate .... I too have a perforated leather headliner ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[CatchMe] Posted 2May, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 2May, 2018 Thanks for all the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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