Hi Guys,

One of the longer term projects on my 4 seater ( '75 ) is to gradually replace all the leather. So far I have done the front seats and a couple of the side panels.

Having just installed the rear telescopic suspension kit and modified leaf springs and while the vehicle is pretty well stripped down inside, I thought I would take the opportunity to replace the leather along the sills under the doors. The original has become extremely stiff and is cracking badly which I guess is a function of the tendcency to get damp there.

I was thinking of doing it in automotive carpet rather than leather, providing I can match the existing.

Three questions:

I have a feeling I've seen some Mogs with carpet in this area....can anyone confirm?

Is that acceptable for a trad of this vintage?

Would it fair better than the leather?

Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
Neil.

Oh........BTW.....thought you northern hemisphere people might like to know it's cold and wet here umbrella ...... I'm temporarily grounded!

1975 4/4 4 seater, cream over blue; Q3 Quattro; Bicycle; Walking poles.