Steve Straus

Are the "Leather-Like" covers any good? They sure seem like a bargain over the leather covers.

Does anyone have any experience on these coverings that I might benefit from?

Thanks


[Modified by Steve Straus, 11:33 AM 11/22/2001]

ylose

hmmm... I would like to know this too..

also I was wondering if the C5 seats fit in our C3s....note would need the c5 runners and all...but I love the C5 seats...nice and comfy, and very :cool:

pair at a show was 1300 black leather with elec. controls and lumbar...

didnt have the dough along.... :bb


[Modified by ylose, 10:04 AM 11/20/2001]

vettedan

They're ok. My budget was almost empty, so I bought "Leather-Like" seat coverings. If you can afford it, real leather is the way to go. If you purchase some seat cover make sure you buy new foam. This will really make a difference. Another thing ,cut out the old lumbar portion of the old foam and place it behind the lumbar on the new foam. It will give much better support and comfort.
Dan

A2Shark

When I bought my Vette last spring, the previous owner threw in a pair of "leather-like" seats and seat foam. The original seats were worn and in need of replacement. I really wanted to do it right, so I spent $350 for the replacement leather and I'm glad I did. There is a noticible difference in the way they feel. Leather-like doesn't smell like leather, they smell like vinyl. The seats are white and there is a difference in color, too. The leather-like are a bright white and the real thing is an off-white - much more subtle.

By the way, if anyone is interested in a pair of white leather-like seats for a '76-77, let me know. I'll sell them CHEAP.

Brian

je68

A2shark Were did you get Leather seat coverings for $350.00

Black Tie

Steve, I bought a set of the pre-installed "Leather-Like" cushions for my '79 from Corvette America about three years ago. They look great and are wearing nicely. Hard to tell the difference until you get REAL close, but even then the look nice. I have no complaints and it cost me about half of the cost for leather. All I had to do was snap them into place in the seat frames. Thumbs up from me! Check your e-mail for a photo of the seats!

Bruce Martin

dave76

They look good for the price and I am satisfied. If you are installing them your self, you can save a large percentage in the purchase price.
But if you are also paying to have them installed some where, the total cost is not that much greater to have the leather.

A2Shark

JE68,

I ordered my leather seats from Zip Products. I linked to them from the Corvette Forum.

Brian

bamavettes

I have installed leather like covers on several Vettes. Can't beat them for the money. $135 and looked great, and they want crack like leather.

Steve Straus

Wow, thanks everyone for the replies! I think I'm going to ask for the leather-like covers. I'm not concerned with passing them off as leather seats, I just want the look of the leather pattern with the durability of the vinyl. Quick question, where and what is Wilcox? I assume they are supplying Corvette America with the seats. Do you have the contact info for them? The cheapest we've found so far is through Corvette America for $179.

Thanks

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Alwyn678

I can get Leather ....Top quality from Last detail for 285 bucks...There are running a special right now!!!

Steve Straus

Looks like a great deal, but is the leather as durable as the vinyl?

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Steve Straus

From what I've seen so far, I think I'll go with the leather-like when the time comes. Thanks for the input.

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GORDO77

I was also wondering about this and just wanted to say thanks to everbody who responded :seeya