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Old 01-26-2013, 08:53 PM
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Default Leather shifter handle, just 1 more time!

Here's my third try at fabricating a leather shifter handle cover. The first one came out ok....I wasn't expecting miracles as this was my first time doing any kind of leather work. The second one was a disaster compared to the first....I admit I rushed it. I just got done installing the third one....out in 15 degree weather with the truck's heat blasting, LOL! I'd like to have your opinions, good or bad, please. I have to tweak this one around a bit and neaten it up. I hate using a flash for pics as there are some reflections that make it look like there's creases and wrinkles where there really aren't. Hell, the leather doesn't even look black in these pics, and trust me it's as black as black can be! I plan on taking more pics in the daylight tomorrow after I get done adjusting every little thing that looks out of place.


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Looks great!
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As promised here are a few daytime pics.



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That looks great, i think you really hit the nail on the head. Nice work
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I'd buy one..
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Thanks for the compliments, I really appreciate them! I'd be more than happy to make a few more to sell, so if anyone's serious about buying one send me a PM!
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Looks great.
I bought one for my King Ranch.
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Does it stay in place fairly well??
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Originally Posted by Countryboy2744
Does it stay in place fairly well??
i had mine for almost 2 years now, it never moves...you get it tight there, the leather is grippy in top of an already grippy shift, and it has a hole in front around the button, so, nowhere to move actually...

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Can you do blk gator??


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