Gaiters

[Adrian Furniss]

I wonder if you would all like to see my new gaiters. I made them today from a blue leather jacket, bought from a charity shop for £10.00.

They are fairly tricky - particularly the handbrake gaiter - involving hand and machine stitching - but worth while I think.

This is my second attempt. The first was in a darker blue vinyl which looked great but unfortunately lasted less than a year before showing serious signs of wear. Hopefully the leather will last much longer.



Colour reproduction is rather poor here. The blue is somewhat exagerated by the camera flash.

Adrian

[Marcel Spoelstra]

Nice work Adrian. I have seen some Japanese Photos before. They did the job in Red, and orange. Are you also going to paint the dashboard?
Marcel

[Adrian Furniss]

Nice work Adrian.

Thanks Marcel.

Are you also going to paint the dashboard?

I think I'll leave it in glorious black - well, for now at least.

By the way, may dash-top is covered in black leather. I think this was done by the original owner, but could possibly be original for this model?

Adrian

[Marcel Spoelstra]

Adrian,
I don't think that is standard or option. I guess the dashtop cracked because of too much sunlight. I experienced the same and was very difficult to repair. A new leder cover is a much simpler and chique solution.
Marcel