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Does anyone know of a good upholsterer in central, il. i need to get the sunpad redone on my 88 311. I was really hoping that a guy could update it to the 91 style sunpad. has anyone done this? i had a reputable guy lined up to do it but he had a heart attack and retired from doing boats. i've got a few months before it needs to be done but right now i'm stuck.
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I had mine redone by a local shop, looks okay, but if I was going to do it again I would contact Mcleod interiors. Might be expensive but they can provide the original skins.
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i contacted formula's customer service. they didn't have any patterns or foam left so they recommended to use a local upholstery shop....roll the dice i guess as you experienced. i never thought about contacting mcleod though, they probably still have the material too. i will probably just get it done locally this time and see how it turns out. i think i'm gonna go back with all white, maybe a little yellow, but definitely ditch the grey and black
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check out the one in this thread....if you can use it, I'll make youa deal you can't refuse!!!!!
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=175299
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=175299
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As Bob sez ... go to mcleod ... I think you can get the skins aready sewn up and then maybe let a local shop install em ... I would think you need the foam too ....good luck ! ...m
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As of last year even Mcleod had ditched the patterns for up to the '91s. But if you send everything to them, I think they can rebuild it. Mcleod will probably be the highest bidder, but there's a reason their stuff lasts for 15-20yrs.
I have a '91 and personally, I would keep the rear seat close to what you have. If you have to make a change, keep the flat bottom and go straight to the 4-head sunpad. I don't like how segmented my '91 seats are; not comfortable to lay down.
One other idea if you're really searching: I don't know who does them, but I'm guessing someone here in south Florida does the Concept and Cigarette seats. Very cool material and designs.
I have a '91 and personally, I would keep the rear seat close to what you have. If you have to make a change, keep the flat bottom and go straight to the 4-head sunpad. I don't like how segmented my '91 seats are; not comfortable to lay down.
One other idea if you're really searching: I don't know who does them, but I'm guessing someone here in south Florida does the Concept and Cigarette seats. Very cool material and designs.
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i contacted formula's customer service. they didn't have any patterns or foam left so they recommended to use a local upholstery shop....roll the dice i guess as you experienced. i never thought about contacting mcleod though, they probably still have the material too. i will probably just get it done locally this time and see how it turns out. i think i'm gonna go back with all white, maybe a little yellow, but definitely ditch the grey and black
Just a thought.
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i'm in central il. kjo that pad looks really nice, somewhere between the buckets and what i have originally. i removed the pad last night to visually inspect each seperate piece and it looks really good. should be easy for a local shop to recover, foam is in great shape too. michael i see your point too about the bucketized pad being hard to lay on. i sure don't want that, my girlfriend spends 90% of the day back there. thanks for all the help guys.
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When I was looking at 311's I almost bought a '90 but my wife didn't like the rear bolster seating. My '88 has just a single bench seat and I have to admit it is probably more functional for laying down that the bolsters would be. Funny how much influence these women have.
Last edited by wantsa311; 01-05-2008 at 11:02 AM.