Leather in a 1SS

camarocid · 03-18-2017, 02:48 PM

So I'm going to get a 1SS. The only thing I don't like is the lack of leather. I know I can get the seats for about $1000. I want to get kalahari or similar. My question is:

Can I fully convert a 1SS to the leather trim a 2SS has?

Number 3 · 03-18-2017, 02:55 PM

You can do anything with enough time, effort and money. But when you look at the time, effort and money you may find it to be too much.

camarocid · 03-18-2017, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Number 3

You can do anything with enough time, effort and money. But when you look at the time, effort and money you may find it to be too much.

I'm not trying to be a jerk but that wasn't a very good answer lol. The seats would be $1,000 I can't imagine the rest of the trim would be much more, which $2000 is still wayyyy cheaper than the price difference to 2SS.

Could I get a straight answer and explanation from someone please?

parish8 · 03-18-2017, 03:06 PM

as far as I know there are the seats, the 4 knee pads and the upper doors.

I think the upper doors would be the hardest part and probably not worth doing. I think they are plastic welded in. the 4 knee pads are easy and can be had for $150 around here if your ok with black.

look up the fireball Camaro and some pics and videos from leatherseats.com. they go nuts in that car and I love the look.

Wolvie70 · 03-18-2017, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by camarocid

So I'm going to get a 1SS. The only thing I don't like is the lack of leather. I know I can get the seats for about $1000. I want to get kalahari or similar. My question is:

Can I fully convert a 1SS to the leather trim a 2SS has?

Contact sledgehammer70. He is converting to full ZL1 interior. Maybe you can work a deal.

It's not kalahari, not sure how set you are on that.

SPARTAN sui · 03-18-2017, 03:19 PM

Yes you can, but you'll need the seat covers, knee pads, and entire door panels. I believe that would complete the leather interior. The steering wheels, shifter, and dash have leather trim on all models IIRC.

avalonandl · 03-18-2017, 04:10 PM

Try Katzkin covers.

ron scubadiver · 03-18-2017, 04:24 PM

Some kind of custom upholstery will probably cost less than installing genuine Chevy trim.

gdgraph · 03-18-2017, 04:44 PM

Cost of the new seats and materials will probably cost you more than half of what the 2SS package costs and it won't have heated/vented seat or any of the other upgrades the 2SS comes with, not sure if that's really worth it IMO, but that's up to you.

enzia35 · 03-18-2017, 04:55 PM

Check with the upholstery shops in your area.

L99BEN · 03-18-2017, 05:18 PM

I bought oem new leather take-offs for mustang gt for $300 had profesionally installed for $500. It looked factory.

I remember seeing gen 6 new leather take-offs on ebay not that long ago for a similar price.
you should be able o get the premium look without the heated/cooled seats for another $1k.

LT4Greg · 03-18-2017, 08:50 PM

Try SVE in Toms River NJ. They sell on e-bay and have several sets of take off leather from new 2 SS Camaros with 20 miles or less. They used to be known as SLP and convert new Camaros into the limited Yenko Camaros. Good luck!

archer1965 · 03-19-2017, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by camarocid

So I'm going to get a 1SS. The only thing I don't like is the lack of leather. I know I can get the seats for about $1000. I want to get kalahari or similar. My question is:

Can I fully convert a 1SS to the leather trim a 2SS has?

I considered a 1SS, the dealership mentioned they had done leather conversions in the past and would do one if I wanted. you might start with the dealer and ask the question?

Gregoryc · 03-19-2017, 02:03 AM

Katzkins are good if all you want are the leather seats.

03-18-2017, 02:48 PM	#1
camarocid Drives: Chevy Truck Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: South carolina Posts: 103	Leather in a 1SS So I'm going to get a 1SS. The only thing I don't like is the lack of leather. I know I can get the seats for about $1000. I want to get kalahari or similar. My question is: Can I fully convert a 1SS to the leather trim a 2SS has?

03-18-2017, 02:55 PM	#2
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03-18-2017, 03:06 PM	#4
parish8 Drives: 17 SS a8 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: omaha Posts: 1,678	as far as I know there are the seats, the 4 knee pads and the upper doors. I think the upper doors would be the hardest part and probably not worth doing. I think they are plastic welded in. the 4 knee pads are easy and can be had for $150 around here if your ok with black. look up the fireball Camaro and some pics and videos from leatherseats.com. they go nuts in that car and I love the look. __________________ dropped a valve in the 6.2. now running a drop in rods and piston 5.3 best et 5.83@121 with the 5.3 http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=465472

03-18-2017, 03:19 PM	#6
SPARTAN sui PC Technician Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,161	Yes you can, but you'll need the seat covers, knee pads, and entire door panels. I believe that would complete the leather interior. The steering wheels, shifter, and dash have leather trim on all models IIRC. __________________

03-18-2017, 04:10 PM	#7
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,018	Try Katzkin covers. __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

03-18-2017, 04:24 PM	#8
ron scubadiver Drives: 2017 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Houston TX Posts: 550	Some kind of custom upholstery will probably cost less than installing genuine Chevy trim. __________________ Check out my photo blog: https://ronfromtexas.wordpress.com/

03-18-2017, 04:44 PM	#9
gdgraph Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 916 View My Garage	Cost of the new seats and materials will probably cost you more than half of what the 2SS package costs and it won't have heated/vented seat or any of the other upgrades the 2SS comes with, not sure if that's really worth it IMO, but that's up to you.

03-18-2017, 04:55 PM	#10
enzia35 Drives: '16 Garnet Red 1SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 3,449	Check with the upholstery shops in your area. __________________ '16 Camaro 1SS '18 Miata GT Gone: '01 Camaro, '14 Camaro, '90 Miata

03-18-2017, 05:18 PM	#11
L99BEN Drives: 2023 BMW M4 Competition Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 657	I bought oem new leather take-offs for mustang gt for $300 had profesionally installed for $500. It looked factory. I remember seeing gen 6 new leather take-offs on ebay not that long ago for a similar price. you should be able o get the premium look without the heated/cooled seats for another $1k. __________________ 2023 BMW M4 Competition (daily) 2022 ZLE M6 (weekend toy) 2022 BMW X3m40i Past: 2022 Tesla S Plaid 2020 Shelby GT500 sold 2019 Hellcat Redeye-traded for new GT500 2019 ZL1 A10 - sold (meh) 2019 Tesla M3P 2016 Hellcat Challenger - A8 sold but never forgotten 2016 Camaro 2SS M6 2014 Mustang GT A6 2012 Mustang GT M6 "brembo" 3.73/FBO 2012 Camaro SS L99 (Wife's)- slow

03-18-2017, 08:50 PM	#12
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,872	Try SVE in Toms River NJ. They sell on e-bay and have several sets of take off leather from new 2 SS Camaros with 20 miles or less. They used to be known as SLP and convert new Camaros into the limited Yenko Camaros. Good luck! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

03-19-2017, 02:03 AM	#14
Gregoryc Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Blue Velvet Join Date: May 2014 Location: California Posts: 11	Katzkins are good if all you want are the leather seats.

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