144s, I'm actually putting it back together!

[940_Turbo]

We took a spare cushion apart to fix the piping. It didn't really appeal to re trim everything. As you can see from the previous post a couple of new panels needed to be put in which in turn meant everything needed to be re-coloured top get the seats matching.

They're coloured with a special paint which breathes. It is the same stuff they use when new. A friend of mine is an ex Aston Martin trimmer, he repaired the seats. Another specialist re coloured them.

Originally Posted by JIH

Curious to know what products you used to dye the leather. Was the pvc piping not cracked? Was the rest of the vinyl on the lower sections/back in good shape or did you have to replace any of that? I'm most curious as I have the same seats - colour and all - in a 164 of mine. Also in a similar state.

[222s]

Good to read more progress on this! Interesting also to see in the pics as to how much of the design appears to be carried over from the Amazon (e.g. seat cushion attachment), some with clear improvements (e.g. handbrake crossbar mechanism now protected inside the bodyshell).

[940_Turbo]

Originally Posted by 222s

Good to read more progress on this! Interesting also to see in the pics as to how much of the design appears to be carried over from the Amazon (e.g. seat cushion attachment), some with clear improvements (e.g. handbrake crossbar mechanism now protected inside the bodyshell).

When you look at a a 140 you can really see they took an Amazon, looked at their foibles and sorted them out. They do have a few foibles of their own but generally it is a very well sorted design. In truth they're nicer cars than an Amazon, but I still prefer the older design.

[john h]

Excellent progress. I love the carpets and the seats!

John

[Dibble]

Originally Posted by Acme

What a good thread, I don't know how I didn't spot it sooner. Keep up the good work.

I am always envious of some peoples metal work skills. I need to get my hands dirty and learn.

Me too.

[940_Turbo]

I really need to finish this. I put the seats in and they look good. The carpet is also finished. Mark has ordered springs for it. It really is perilously close to being a car. all it needs is a final burst of enthusiasm......

[john h]

Looks fabulous. Push on to get it finished!!

John

[arcturus]

Is the car a pale blue colour or is that just the light?

[john h]

Arcturus, that's the wine red I was talking about for your interior. Great isn't it?

John

[940_Turbo]

Originally Posted by arcturus

Is the car a pale blue colour or is that just the light?

No, it is pale grey. It was a horrible day with low light