911 Snake Posted 24April, 2019 Report Share Posted 24April, 2019 Hi all, I've had an itch the last few months to look into having the inserts (middle section) of my perfectly fine 997 seats done in Houndstooth/Pepita. - inspiration from the 911R and a mex blue 996 I eyeballed at #HB2. It looks fantastic! I think it will give my car a nice retro look and contrast, being polar silver in colour Anyone recommend and high quality workshops that could undertake the job in Melb? Preferably inner NE cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 24April, 2019 Report Share Posted 24April, 2019 33 minutes ago, 911 Snake said: Hi all, I've had an itch the last few months to look into having the inserts (middle section) of my perfectly fine 997 seats done in Houndstooth/Pepita. - inspiration from the 911R and a mex blue 996 I eyeballed at #HB2. It looks fantastic! I think it will give my car a nice retro look and contrast, being polar silver in colour Anyone recommend and high quality workshops that could undertake the job in Melb? Preferably inner NE cheers, Check with @Philbee, very very nice recent tartan inserts added to the black beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philbee Posted 24April, 2019 Report Share Posted 24April, 2019 I’m in the SE and there’s 2 joints down here I know of...... blackmans in Moorabbin and the guy I went to. Blackmans is pricey but you’ll get a great result, they do all types old and new classics, etc.... my guy may have only done old AC cars I think. But he’s heaps cheaper than blackmans and did a pretty good job for me. Also, Darren at autocoupe is up your way (NE) ... he’s a mechanic but may know someone out that way. Also, I think there’s some other posts here that point to outer east re-trimmers, etc....Try do a PFA search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter John Posted 24April, 2019 Report Share Posted 24April, 2019 imho source a seat of race seats and go to town. not saying you are ruining your seats by modifying but sort of a shame. i will be very hard to get it fitted right and costly. my brother is a custom trimmer and by all means you can ask the question to him @dynamictrimming on ig. I like your idea of a custom touch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5032 Posted 24April, 2019 Report Share Posted 24April, 2019 2 hours ago, Philbee said: I’m in the SE and there’s 2 joints down here I know of...... blackmans in Moorabbin and the guy I went to. Blackmans is pricey but you’ll get a great result, they do all types old and new classics, etc.... my guy may have only done old AC cars I think. But he’s heaps cheaper than blackmans and did a pretty good job for me. Also, Darren at autocoupe is up your way (NE) ... he’s a mechanic but may know someone out that way. Also, I think there’s some other posts here that point to outer east re-trimmers, etc....Try do a PFA search. Hi Philbee whos the bloke in Moorabin? looking at getting my 2 front seats done...difficult to match off the shelf as it’s a dark olive interior... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philbee Posted 24April, 2019 Report Share Posted 24April, 2019 16 minutes ago, G5032 said: Hi Philbee whos the bloke in Moorabin? looking at getting my 2 front seats done...difficult to match off the shelf as it’s a dark olive interior... Assume you mean other than blackmans.... (They’re both in moorabbin) D&J motor trimmers (Joe), 417 warrigal rd moorabbin - he’s just a one man band operation - he has some std Porsche fabrics from memory and a few other samples to look at but if you want something unique like the tartan i got done it’s byo. - it’s factory 4 or something, it’s a bit hard to find as his wshop is down a driveway off street (a group of small businesses) - my suggestion is keep it simple and you won’t be disappointed (I’m OS at the monent so don’t hav much more info... if google him you’ll find the address & number) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5032 Posted 24April, 2019 Report Share Posted 24April, 2019 2 hours ago, Philbee said: Assume you mean other than blackmans.... (They’re both in moorabbin) D&J motor trimmers (Joe), 417 warrigal rd moorabbin - he’s just a one man band operation - he has some std Porsche fabrics from memory and a few other samples to look at but if you want something unique like the tartan i got done it’s byo. - it’s factory 4 or something, it’s a bit hard to find as his wshop is down a driveway off street (a group of small businesses) - my suggestion is keep it simple and you won’t be disappointed (I’m OS at the monent so don’t hav much more info... if google him you’ll find the address & number) Thanks for the info much appreciated.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe_racer Posted 25April, 2019 Report Share Posted 25April, 2019 I used BM Leather in Richmond who was able to bring my seats back to looking like new, he had to do some re-trimming on the bolsters but otherwise was able to keep most of it stock which reduced cost but more importantly kept originality in tact. It's amazing what they can do with nice old leather to bring it back from the dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 25April, 2019 Report Share Posted 25April, 2019 Plus I think I’m right in saying the guy that owns blackmans at Moorabbin is a Porsche owner I’m sure he had a 911 cab was putting a new roof and interior into it the last time I called in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damienb Posted 25April, 2019 Report Share Posted 25April, 2019 I had a couple of seats re-trimmed by Mick Langford in Bulleen. Did a good job, and sounds like location could be handy. http://www.langfordtrimmers.com.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911 Snake Posted 25April, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 25April, 2019 Appreciate all the feedback and recommendations guys, I'm in Richmond so there's some handy locations mentioned near me! Couple of quotes for now and I'll see how I go cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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