Klewis Posted September 12 Report Posted September 12 I’d like to get some seat covers for my 49 special deluxe 2dr to hold me over until I get the seats redone. I did get a set that was supposed to fit but they don’t 100%. Anyone have any luck on decent fitting covers Quote
Bingster Posted September 13 Report Posted September 13 Used to be stores like Grand Auto or Western Auto had that kind of stuff. I'd like to know as well where to get seat covers. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted September 13 Report Posted September 13 (edited) folks please, look to e-bay, number of them there about anytime you look, get proactive, just by typing the three words, vintage seat covers....they are not overly priced, second, these make excellent patterns for the DIY types with a decent sewing machine. Edited September 13 by Plymouthy Adams 1 Quote
Sam Buchanan Posted September 13 Report Posted September 13 Learning how to do internet searches can be the most valuable tool in the garage when it comes to maintaining our old cars. 2 Quote
Sniper Posted September 13 Report Posted September 13 Careful, someone will call you a smart ass for suggesting they do a search 1 3 Quote
Bob Riding Posted September 13 Report Posted September 13 I'm facing this project on my '52 wagon. The original fabric had aftermarket seat covers, but both seats and covers are not usable except as patterns. I was thinking of taking them to an upholstery shop to see what they could do with them. I think I could do the burlap, padding and foam. Anyone else go down this road? Quote
Klewis Posted September 13 Author Report Posted September 13 12 hours ago, Sam Buchanan said: Learning how to do internet searches can be the most valuable tool in the garage when it comes to maintaining our old cars. Quote
Bingster Posted September 13 Report Posted September 13 I did an internet search and yes, you guys are right. There are places that have these covers, and they are cheap. I cannot speak for their quality, but I have to think that those like me who want cheap covers are looking for something that they can throw over their front seat to be able to drive the car. Quote
soth122003 Posted September 13 Report Posted September 13 (edited) This is the vendor I used on ebay and I have been very happy with the results. The fabric material for the seat and back area where your body rests is fairly heavy and durable, but that will boil down to how much you drive your car. If a little then will last for a long time. A daily driver a few years or so would be my guess. Lots of choices on color and the fit is real close. Just a couple of folds at the corners and it looks like a custom made cover. The pics are from immediate install. I let them rest for about a week and then went to tuck and fold and they came out really good. The rear seat D/S hump and the front seat outside corners is where you have the most fitment trouble. https://www.ebay.com/itm/386463330570 Joe Lee Edited September 13 by soth122003 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted September 13 Report Posted September 13 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bingster said: I did an internet search and yes, you guys are right. There are places that have these covers, and they are cheap. I cannot speak for their quality, but I have to think that those like me who want cheap covers are looking for something that they can throw over their front seat to be able to drive the car. buy a horse blanket.....I really am amazed at how folks will never troubleshoot effectively here and spend two hundred or so bucks on parts not needed because they had a poor wiring connection and then literally choke on a nice seat cover for less than 50.00 I know it is your car, your money but if you ask for seat covers and want a blanket....then ask for a blanket. Most larger cities have a Goodwill or other thrift store and of course you can still search e-bay...ARMY BLANKET...... Green Wool Army Blanket 83* X 64" US military | eBay Edited September 13 by Plymouthy Adams Quote
Klewis Posted September 13 Author Report Posted September 13 48 minutes ago, soth122003 said: This is the vendor I used on ebay and I have been very happy with the results. The fabric material for the seat and back area where your body rests is fairly heavy and durable, but that will boil down to how much you drive your car. If a little then will last for a long time. A daily driver a few years or so would be my guess. Lots of choices on color and the fit is real close. Just a couple of folds at the corners and it looks like a custom made cover. The pics are from immediate install. I let them rest for about a week and then went to tuck and fold and they came out really good. The rear seat D/S hump and the front seat outside corners is where you have the most fitment trouble. https://www.ebay.com/itm/386463330570 Joe Lee Quote
Klewis Posted September 13 Author Report Posted September 13 Ironically this is the site I used to get the set I have. I guess they fit good enough for only being $150. Quote
Sniper Posted September 13 Report Posted September 13 They do state in the linked auction that they are semi custom. I guess that means good enough for government work? In any case, custom fit ones from a local shop would likely cost a lot more? Quote
plymouthcranbrook Posted September 13 Report Posted September 13 2 hours ago, soth122003 said: This is the vendor I used on ebay and I have been very happy with the results. The fabric material for the seat and back area where your body rests is fairly heavy and durable, but that will boil down to how much you drive your car. If a little then will last for a long time. A daily driver a few years or so would be my guess. Lots of choices on color and the fit is real close. Just a couple of folds at the corners and it looks like a custom made cover. The pics are from immediate install. I let them rest for about a week and then went to tuck and fold and they came out really good. The rear seat D/S hump and the front seat outside corners is where you have the most fitment trouble. https://www.ebay.com/itm/386463330570 Joe Lee I just received a set from these folks for my 52 Plymouth Cranbrook four door. I haven’t been able to install them yet so seeing the pictures of yours makes me much more comfortable about my purchase. Quote
moparfun Posted September 13 Report Posted September 13 There are vendors out there that will sow up seat covers, so you are not limited to a local upholstery shop. A couple of years ago I got prices from some local shops to redo the interior on my 63 Doge Dart GT. Bought sown up seat covers from Legendary, all other items we got from the local upholstery supply house (burlap, foam, glue, hog rings). The wife and I spent a couple of days on the project and spent less than half the cost of having a shop do the work. Here's some pics 2 Quote
Sniper Posted September 13 Report Posted September 13 Pretty sure no one makes reproduction seat covers for my 51. My 65 Cuda? Covered, lol. Still not what I would call cheap though. So we have the choice of semi custom covers or someone sewing it up for you to custom fit. Me? Ordinarily I would prefer to do something like this myself, but I know my sewing skills aren't up to that, lol. I'll do door cards and even try to install a headliner, but I can't sew a straight line to save my life. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted September 13 Report Posted September 13 I changed the clutch motor in my commercial walking foot machine to that of a variable speed servo motor.....I never set, adjust, cuss that thing to start out slow for love nor money before the servo motor. I have tamed the beast and use that sewing machine most often now, repairing a seat cover just day before yesterday. 1 Quote
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