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greenmk1 Astra Specialist
Joined: 22 Jun 2013 Posts: 157
Location: shropshire
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Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 8:46 pm Post subject: calibra leather in mk1 astra |
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Hi guys is it possible to fit? I know how im going to do the fronts just wondering if there is enough room in the back for the rears il weld any brackets required to make them fit they fit in a corsa b in the back so hopefully be fine just wondered if anyone has done similar it should make it nice and comfy. Also im going to make my own door cards to match |
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AntB Astra Old Hand
Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Posts: 842
Location: DERBYSHIRE
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Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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I did this to my old white GTE about 15yrs ago. I hand stitched the 60/40 split bench together to make a single piece then fitted the leather and the foam to the original Mk1 metal frame , this then fits straight in to the car without having to cut / weld anything , hope this helps
Ant _________________ Old skool- New rules !!! |
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greenmk1 Astra Specialist
Joined: 22 Jun 2013 Posts: 157
Location: shropshire
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Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds a good job mate:) only thing is I have no seats lol so im gunna have to make them fit |
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Trisyb Astra Enthusiast
Joined: 31 May 2013 Posts: 294
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Posted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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I'm going to be doing this with my second mk1 _________________ Stumbled upon a mk1 celebrity at a bargain price and it's not a rust bucket |
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greenmk1 Astra Specialist
Joined: 22 Jun 2013 Posts: 157
Location: shropshire
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Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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you have a second mk1? you greedy git lol yea hopefully they should fit without to much hassle |
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Sparko Astra Messiah
Joined: 03 Aug 2006 Posts: 5438
Location: Essex
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Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 5:54 pm Post subject: |
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greenmk1 wrote: | you have a second mk1? you greedy git lol yea hopefully they should fit without to much hassle |
Who doesn't have at least two mk1 astras!! _________________
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Trisyb Astra Enthusiast
Joined: 31 May 2013 Posts: 294
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Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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I have a celebrity and a 4 door saloon been picked up a week saturday _________________ Stumbled upon a mk1 celebrity at a bargain price and it's not a rust bucket |
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DeadEye Astra Legend
Joined: 14 May 2007 Posts: 4546
Location: Oxfordshire
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Posted: Thu Sep 19, 2013 7:19 pm Post subject: |
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I've got about 500 Mk1s
Bit's of Mk1s that is, scattered all over my unit. _________________ "A fine example of how not to build a car..."
And this is why, my GTE restoration thread: http://www.mk1oc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16119 |
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AntB Astra Old Hand
Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Posts: 842
Location: DERBYSHIRE
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Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 6:38 am Post subject: |
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If I got another Mk1 I think I would be looking for another wife as well !!! _________________ Old skool- New rules !!! |
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Tricky Astra Expert
Joined: 30 May 2005 Posts: 2271
Location: Manchester
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Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 8:26 am Post subject: |
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I've got two MK1s both C20LET.
And no missus.
You pays your money etc. _________________
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greenmk1 Astra Specialist
Joined: 22 Jun 2013 Posts: 157
Location: shropshire
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Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 3:28 pm Post subject: |
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Tricky wrote: | I've got two MK1s both C20LET.
And no missus.
You pays your money etc. |
Now that is pure greed lol I have half a mk1 well a shell and a shed full of parts and a tired mig welder. And 2 Saab engines lol lets see if I can make a wepon |
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mark1 Astra Expert
Joined: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 1708
Location: Ruislip
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Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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Tricky wrote: | I've got two MK1s both C20LET.
And no missus.
You pays your money etc. |
Two Mk1 Trevor pic's or I don't believe you,i know your got the yellow one? _________________
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