drmurugti Posted 22June, 2020 Report Share Posted 22June, 2020 Hi everyone, I have a quick question. I am looking for seat options for a Carrera made in OCT 83. Was tartan ever a period correct option in 83/84. What other options were there for cars of that era? Pictures is the car currently and I want to spruce it up. I am toying between tartan/pinstripe/plain old nappa leather? Was leather even an option? If pinstripe was what I wanted, where would one sort this in Oz? Thank you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 22June, 2020 Report Share Posted 22June, 2020 One of the best books I purchased that has good original info on what these cars looked like in the 80's along with technical specs is The Last of the Evolution: https://sierramadrecollection.com/porsche-911-3-2-carrera-the-last-of-the-evolution-p54013.html Several sites offer it, I think I purchased through ebay. I flicked through quickly and the most common would be leather tombstones, I was surprised by the amount of pin stripping also, no tartan to be seen. There was a little Porsche script as I think that was bigger in the late 80's rather than the earlier years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crsedge Posted 22June, 2020 Report Share Posted 22June, 2020 1 minute ago, Stepo said: One of the best books I purchased that has good original info on what these cars looked like in the 80's along with technical specs is The Last of the Evolution: https://sierramadrecollection.com/porsche-911-3-2-carrera-the-last-of-the-evolution-p54013.html Several sites offer it, I think I purchased through ebay. I flicked through quickly and the most common would be leather tombstones, I was surprised by the amount of pin stripping also, no tartan to be seen. There was a little Porsche script as I think that was bigger in the late 80's rather than the earlier years. @drmurugti- I am about to list a brand new copy of this book in the for sale section here, let me know if interested. I am in Melbourne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmurugti Posted 22June, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 22June, 2020 1 minute ago, crsedge said: @drmurugti- I am about to list a brand new copy of this book in the for sale section here, let me know if interested. I am in Melbourne. @crsedge incoming PM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crsedge Posted 22June, 2020 Report Share Posted 22June, 2020 1 hour ago, drmurugti said: @crsedge incoming PM! PM Replied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter 996 Posted 22June, 2020 Report Share Posted 22June, 2020 My '85 had the Porsche Logo across the seats. This photo is from the duttons website when it came up for sale again in 2017 FAP911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikos Posted 22June, 2020 Report Share Posted 22June, 2020 My 84 interior. Also an Ex Duttons Car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 22June, 2020 Report Share Posted 22June, 2020 My 1985 seats: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmurugti Posted 23June, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 23June, 2020 Gee thanks guys! I am wondering was leather ever an option then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 23June, 2020 Report Share Posted 23June, 2020 There’s options and options . And if you are being Ubermenscht correct then probably almost anything goes as special wishes decreed so if You desire Tartan and pepita and perforate your heart away without fear guilt and shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 24June, 2020 Report Share Posted 24June, 2020 21 hours ago, drmurugti said: Gee thanks guys! I am wondering was leather ever an option then? My '81 was optioned with leather .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikos Posted 24June, 2020 Report Share Posted 24June, 2020 I had assumed leather was standard in my 84. ? PP.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmurugti Posted 24June, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 24June, 2020 Ha thanks everyone, I will have some difficult decisions to make. I just emailed Harry A to find out the interior options for the car when delivered to Chateau. I will keep you all posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red clubbie Posted 24June, 2020 Report Share Posted 24June, 2020 3 hours ago, Nikos said: I had assumed leather was standard in my 84. ? PP.pdf 22.01 kB · 14 downloads I don't think anything was standard...you had to pick your material when ordering. My 84 had blue material with a white pin stripe inset with leatherette base. Cheers, Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmurugti Posted 25June, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 25June, 2020 I will post pics of my car once I do decide where I am headed. I am thinking tartan inserts...and keeping the original leather and getting it re foamed. As some of you who know me will know, I am a very confused individual. I took 15 mths to decide on a car. Anyone else have any inspiration for me, please do kindly post pics. The steering wheel is gone, and I have purchased a period correct 84 steering. Next on my list is a wooden knob. (anyone have one for sale?) TwoHeadsTas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 25June, 2020 Report Share Posted 25June, 2020 Good move on the steering wheel change 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 25June, 2020 Report Share Posted 25June, 2020 1 hour ago, drmurugti said: I will post pics of my car once I do decide where I am headed. I am thinking tartan inserts...and keeping the original leather and getting it re foamed. As some of you who know me will know, I am a very confused individual. I took 15 mths to decide on a car. Anyone else have any inspiration for me, please do kindly post pics. The steering wheel is gone, and I have purchased a period correct 84 steering. Next on my list is a wooden knob. (anyone have one for sale?) Looks good Muru. You'll be right for a bit of doof doof with those speakers 🙂 I'm surprised the rain has stopped in Hobart long enough for you to take the roof off, or were these pre-purchase photos? drmurugti 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalai Posted 25June, 2020 Report Share Posted 25June, 2020 Interior still looks really good! Just needs a little tidy up such as the bases re padded rather than going to town? Agree with the steering wheel change. Will be much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmurugti Posted 25June, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 25June, 2020 56 minutes ago, Stepo said: Good move on the steering wheel change 👌 I had too, I also just got a momo prototip just in case. Interesting journey, I first bought a steering for a carrera, only to find that the first year of the carrera had the same steering as an SC. That will be going up for sale soon. 9 minutes ago, TwoHeadsTas said: Looks good Muru. You'll be right for a bit of doof doof with those speakers 🙂 I'm surprised the rain has stopped in Hobart long enough for you to take the roof off, or were these pre-purchase photos? These were pre purchase photos Peter ha. Rain here is horrendous! Yes the speakers and sound system were uprated by a previous owner to David and apparently pack a punch. (also has an amp if i am not mistaken). I am not sure I like them but given they cost a fair bit apparently, I may just keep them and paint the silver surrounds black. 7 minutes ago, Dalai said: Interior still looks really good! Just needs a little tidy up such as the bases re padded rather than going to town? Agree with the steering wheel change. Will be much better! Thanks mate. I may consider that. Maybe it just needs a good detail too. However, if i did go with tartans am unsure were they just the front seats? I may just need to redo the centres 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalai Posted 25June, 2020 Report Share Posted 25June, 2020 No harm in changing it if you want. But is a clean interior as it stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmurugti Posted 25June, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 25June, 2020 6 minutes ago, Dalai said: No harm in changing it if you want. But is a clean interior as it stands. Yes I think i also need to wait for the car to arrive here. I am just getting too itchy and wanting to do a million things to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 25June, 2020 Report Share Posted 25June, 2020 I'll be getting just the inners of my bases redone soon, one seat is lifting and they could do with new support. I was quoted $1200 for leather which I will do, vinyl was $600. Talk to @Philbee if your interested in tartan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmurugti Posted 25June, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 25June, 2020 50 minutes ago, Stepo said: I'll be getting just the inners of my bases redone soon, one seat is lifting and they could do with new support. I was quoted $1200 for leather which I will do, vinyl was $600. Talk to @Philbee if your interested in tartan. Thank you! I have just messaged him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmurugti Posted 3July, 2020 Author Report Share Posted 3July, 2020 Does anyone have pics of how an 84/85 with sports seats as an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 3July, 2020 Report Share Posted 3July, 2020 This is my late 83 SC interior with factory leather option (dash, door tops etc) and sports seats. It also has the extended steering hub. There was a style change in the sports seats from 84 onwards, as the power became an option. Harsh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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