Excelerate

Hey everyone,

I've been on a mission to fix everything in my interior lately, and finally got around to getting a new arm rest hinge. Sadly, one of the PO's lost the top of the cassette box, so I'm stuck fabbing my own since this is supposed to be a budget build. Is the entire thing made from high density foam, or is there some plastic/metal/wood backing under the foam and leather? How does the OEM attach to the frame, is it through the screw holes all around the perimeter of the top? TYIA, and I'll definitely post pics if this project gets off the ground for others to possibly follow.

tifosiman

No offense intended, but isn't your time worth money? Those specific eplacement parts are cheap and look proper. Just order them and spend your time on more meaningful labor-intensive bits on the car.

Hinge assembly: $25.10 at Paragon

http://www.paragon-products.com/prod...552.553.01.htm

Complete assembly including armrest and hinge: $128.95 at Paragon

http://www.paragon-products.com/944_...mrest_late.htm

Excelerate

Should mention, I have the hinge already and just looking to make the top. I figure it's a good way to waste some time, maybe learn how to upholster. Dropping a C-note on a piece of foam wrapped in vinyl (if that's how it's made) doesn't exactly seem like a good value to a college student like me, I'd rather put it into things like a new turbo or MAF system.

pontifex4

Are you in Canada?

Excelerate

Nope, but about a stone's throw away

pontifex4

In any case, I would think you could find a good replacement with a bad hinge for less that it would cost for that much vinyl and spray glue! Since you already have the hinge, and are willing to do some work, your options are many.

JohnKoaWood

OP, PM me your address and I will send you the origional one I took out of my 88, it isn't worth using, but can serve as a model for you!

Cover shipping and it is yours!

Kevsporsche944

John, You're a swell guy.

Dougs951

+1 for JoKa

Excelerate

PM Sent, I can't thank you enough! If you're ever in the area shoot me a message, because I owe you a beer or three

JohnKoaWood

PM replied, broken hinge and a hole in the covering, sounds like this might be just what you needed!

It has just been sitting on my desk for a couple of years, taking up space until I could get back to it... well, now I don't have to worry about getting back to it!

JohnKoaWood

BTW Doug, I love my hat, and I really like the composition and exposure of your new Avatar, that picture must have been taken by a true master! LMAO...

Now everyone needs to show up for next years fest! Because I want to see all the cars I have sent out parts for!!!

Dougs951

Yea I wish I had caught that guys name...

And I think you are going to change your avatar no?

James Chimney

I was thinking of re covering mine too and having a local leather shop do it, I was also thinking about making mine a bit higher, maybe 1-2" (have not tried a mock up yet) as my elbow does not reach from the seat position I like and would be more comfortable, any one do this?