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You can get Houndstooth fabric from relicate.com too:

https://relicate.com/collections/hou...th-seat-fabric...

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Isn't the process similar for all cars?

A driveshaft manufacturer might used a non-BMW u-joint.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOEdul7nscY...

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Walloth & Nesch sells some newly made parts.
https://www.wallothnesch.com/en/

$40 shipping to the USA.
But then Trump adds his tariffs.

I searched for moldings....

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You can't 3D-print a dashboard or long parts.

There is a guy who 3D-prints some parts. His prices are high.
https://www.myclassicparts.com/produ...series-parts/b...

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Try to email Blunttech.
https://www.blunttech.com/...

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It added the feature "Buy from ECS" near each part.
I guess it will add "Buy from FCP" soon....

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Actually, very cheap leather feels very plasticy.
But automotive chrome-tanned leather is always covered with pigments and sealants to protect it.

You can buy vegetable-tanned leather...

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Vinyl certainly looks very nice even after 30 years.

Actually, most leather seats are not 100% leather. Backs are often made of vinyl.

I just visited a big warehouse full of...

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MVP has dealers
https://www.mvpvintageparts.com/uplo...phouV3DfaW.pdf

You can ask them questions about quality.

I, for example, asked Blunttech...

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I visited several leather stores.

A typical 50-square-foot cowhide can cost from $150 to $700 and more, even at the same store.

Two front seat covers will require a full hide...

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You can ask them to send you a small sample....

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https://www.rtsauto.com/sanden-compr...-denso-10p15e/...

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There are mixes of propane and butane that replace R12.
https://www.rtsauto.com/the-denso-10...ing-e30-guide/...

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E30 Fuel Breather Line Cover
16131179011

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...r/16131179011/

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They make moldings already.

https://www.mvpvintageparts.com/load...roduct_list/42...

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If you look around, you can find cars that are parted out.
Later cars shouldn't have problems with electric motors.

The door electric connectors are weak, though.

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Japanese quality.
Nissan OEM High Pressure Fuel Hose 5/16 8mm
https://conceptzperformance.com/niss...iversal_p_717....