Correct perforated vinyl wanted for 1971 Recaro sport seats

[jenso]

Hi everybody, I"m trying to replace one ripped bolster of my original Recaro's. Unfortunately I can't seem to find the correct perforated vinyl. The samples i got have either punch holes that are to small or the distance/ pattern between the holes is not correct. Does anybody know where to get the original material? I'm also willing to buy used left overs to patch up my seat. Any leads are highly appreciated. Thanks, Jens.vinyl wanted2.jpgvinyl wanted.jpg

[mfitton]

Try some of the upholstery shops people use here, like Autobahn, Autos International, World Upholstery, etc. see if they have any original pieces lying around from recovers. Also try the recreation guys like Stefan at GTS classic car seats, I have one of his seats and the perfs look pretty close. See below:

GTSseat.jpg

[recarno]

if you cant find, let me know... maybe i do have a seat for you ;-)

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[jenso]

Mike, thanks so much for the lead! Judging from your pic, the material is spot on! I'll contact Stefan immediately.

[jenso]

if you cant find, let me know... maybe i do have a seat for you ;-)

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hi thanks, but my seats are pretty good - just the driver side bolster is not... but depending on where you're located - a friend of mine is looking for a set for his 1969 car.

[Bob Alfonso]

Tony Garcia has the correct perforated vinyl but holes are smaller when new but will stretch out in the long run.

[jenso]

Tony Garcia has the correct perforated vinyl but holes are smaller when new but will stretch out in the long run.

Thanks for the lead, Bob.

[recarno]

renewed letherette Looks often very poor :-( look at pic, lower parts are new


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sorry, cant attach pic :-(

[joegt3cup]

hi thanks, but my seats are pretty good - just the driver side bolster is not... but depending on where you're located - a friend of mine is looking for a set for his 1969 car.

I have a core set if your friend is interested.

[Frank Beck]

Try some of the upholstery shops people use here, like Autobahn, Autos International, World Upholstery, etc. see if they have any original pieces lying around from recovers. Also try the recreation guys like Stefan at GTS classic car seats, I have one of his seats and the perfs look pretty close. See below:

GTSseat.jpg

Looks like Stefan has the dimpled perfs nailed. My brain did a reset when I saw your aftermarket seat with period correct vinyl. Although perhaps pattern needs to be adjusted ever so slightly?

Mike, how about a closer photo or two?