Pepita inserts for LWB seats
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In one German/English dictionary I found online, "pepita" translates as "shepherd('s) check or plaid"
http://dictionary.reverso.net/german-english/Pepita
In another, it translates as "pane; diamond"
http://www.interglot.com/dictionary/...anslate/Pepita
Who knows? Some German familiar with the textile industry could probably tell us.
TT
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Tartan...
I'm thinking one of these would look good...
i'm getting the historical carnet red interior on the LWB on the spyder... probably a red/black combo will do
i'm getting the historical carnet red interior on the LWB on the spyder... probably a red/black combo will do
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Re the "gold" in the wool: maybe it's a little consolation to know what Porsche Exclusive would ask for the job.....don't ask me how I know...
I had exactly the same idea for my Boxster Spyder on order (October built) and they asked 4'500 EURO + VAT (currently 19% in Germany)... and then I had doubts whether the CF buckets would suit the old style Pepita. Now after seeing the pics I have no doubts anymore regarding the style (super cool!), but the doubts re the gold remain :-) Obviously it's not a difficult job from a handscraft point of view, hence I may consider to add this eyecandy after taking delivery of the Spyder (but then just without the "gold premium"). Enjoy your beautiful beast :-)
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if cushions are removable.. even the least talented among us could take this on as a fun project... great idea.. now the question is... how to do the matching door inserts...mmmm
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Pepita has been used to describe this houndstooth pattern upholstery on the old Porsche COAs and sample swatches since the '60s, and it has confused a lot of people. While Porsche has often appropriated foreign language words such as "Carrera" and "Cayenne," it may be that this was not derived from the Spanish word for "pumpkin seed."
In one German/English dictionary I found online, "pepita" translates as "shepherd('s) check or plaid"
http://dictionary.reverso.net/german-english/Pepita
In another, it translates as "pane; diamond"
http://www.interglot.com/dictionary/...anslate/Pepita
Who knows? Some German familiar with the textile industry could probably tell us.
TT
In one German/English dictionary I found online, "pepita" translates as "shepherd('s) check or plaid"
http://dictionary.reverso.net/german-english/Pepita
In another, it translates as "pane; diamond"
http://www.interglot.com/dictionary/...anslate/Pepita
Who knows? Some German familiar with the textile industry could probably tell us.
TT
#42
Some nice detail there Tom,
I thought I'd introduce myself as I've had a few enquires since Tom posted my details above.
I've been Posche trimming in the Uk for some time and wanted to obtain a period correct peptia "houndstooth" material as the ones I'd used from suppliers were never quite right.
Unfortunately The last run sold rather rapidly, but the good news is a new run wil be in stock in 3-4 weeks.
Just drop me a mail if your need any from the next run
Best
Garry
I thought I'd introduce myself as I've had a few enquires since Tom posted my details above.
I've been Posche trimming in the Uk for some time and wanted to obtain a period correct peptia "houndstooth" material as the ones I'd used from suppliers were never quite right.
Unfortunately The last run sold rather rapidly, but the good news is a new run wil be in stock in 3-4 weeks.
Just drop me a mail if your need any from the next run
Best
Garry
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Pepita inserts for LWB seats
Did you know "Garry" is about to be extinct in England?... Such a classic name... Off topic sorry..
Looking fwd to chatting when car comes in
Looking fwd to chatting when car comes in
#44
Porsche "Pepita" (Houndstooth) fabric
All colours back in stock plus new colour blue.
Details at http://classiccarrestorationsurrey.c...a-houndstooth/
Details at http://classiccarrestorationsurrey.c...a-houndstooth/