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Old May 12, 2012 | 12:04 PM
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Are there any local shops in central ma that do re-upholstery? My drivers side seat is in rough shape and I want to get it taken care of so does anyone know any places I can go and how much it would cost?

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Old May 13, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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check out new england trim in shrewsbury ma. they do outstanding work.
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Old May 14, 2012 | 06:42 AM
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U wear sandpaper shirts or something?
Sheesh.
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Old May 14, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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U wear sandpaper shirts or something?
Sheesh.
Previous owner might have. He seemed a little strange
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Old May 14, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by badbird5.7
check out new england trim in shrewsbury ma. they do outstanding work.
OH right I forgot about that place. Thats just a town away from me too I'll call them sometime.

Thanks
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Old May 17, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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The seats themselves are flawed. Alot of people go with Ostrich leather since it's alot more durable. I think GM stretched the leather so damn much it's paper thin. The seats crack and fade so quickly.

I'd jsut go with some aftermarket seats.
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