Vinyl or Leather?

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  1. Tenebros

    Tenebros Member

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    I am in the early planning stages of my project. Second time around for me on this car.

    I like the Grabber seat look front and back and modern comforts. Back seat, grabber originals in black and the fronts will be 6 way adjustable seats wired and made to look similar to grabber buckets. (Might add a seat heater to the fronts as well - it gets cold here)

    I am considering leather or vinyl. Cost is a concern and I know leather gets costly.

    The look I want is grabber style with the main panels solid black and the inset bumped panels to be perforated black/charcoal. Headliner in the perforated black/charcoal, back deck in solid with matching design of seats - perforated spots for speakers.

    Anyone know if I can use vinyl for this while looking good?
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    That's like my seats, just I don't have 6 way power, yet...
     
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    Six way power bucket seats.......... to me thats like a remote for the stereo that right in front of you:stirthepot:
     
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    I like electronics - would manual adjustable seats weigh less? Thats the only thing that would make a difference to my plans. 5 lbs isn't enough - I can lose that much - lol
     

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