Door panel material

[pantera928]

Were any of the door panels on this series of Avantis ever leather like the seats or always vinyl? The armrest looks like it might be leather but the door panel, not so much.

Thanks

[Bill Hanlon]

My 83 is leather. 

[pantera928]

7 minutes ago, Bill Hanlon said:

My 83 is leather. 

Interesting. Does it have Recaro seats as well?

Do you have the build sheet and if so, does it mention leather for the door panels?

Thanks

[Bill Hanlon]

Yes on recaro seats. The door panel is leather including arm rest. I do not have a build sheet. 

Edited January 3, 2022 by Bill Hanlon

[pantera928]

9 minutes ago, Bill Hanlon said:

Yes on recaro seats. The door panel is leather including arm rest. I do not have a build sheet. 

Thanks Bill

Did you buy that car when it had a blown engine? Does it still have a 305?

[Bill Hanlon]

Yes it had a blown 305 when I bought it. Replaced it with a crate 350.  I wish that I had more funds at that time and replaced the 305 with an LS.  Unfortunately I need to go through the controller (wife) to get funds. 
 

Next couple of years project is to tighten up on the steering and rebuild the front end. 
 
It still has plenty of get up and go!  

 

 

[pantera928]

4 hours ago, Bill Hanlon said:

Yes it had a blown 305 when I bought it. Replaced it with a crate 350.  I wish that I had more funds at that time and replaced the 305 with an LS.  Unfortunately I need to go through the controller (wife) to get funds. 
 

Next couple of years project is to tighten up on the steering and rebuild the front end. 
 
It still has plenty of get up and go!  

 

 

Very nice! What do you plan to do to the steering?

[Bill Hanlon]

I think I need to replace the steering box gear. 

[pantera928]

1 hour ago, Bill Hanlon said:

I think I need to replace the steering box gear. 

No adjustment left? Are you staying stock?