Seat Covers

[bastille10]

Hey All - It's not too hard to find covers for the front (universal), but the back seats are another story (50/50 split back, solid seat). Ordered a complete set from a place called SeatSaver.com. Gave me back my money, pattern is too old. The seat cushions themselves are in really good shape, but the center section material (gauzey weave) of all the seats are as wasted as I've ever seen in a car. Any seat cover suggestions?

[wybnrml]

I would go to an upholstery shop, you would be suprised on the price of a custom interior, just having the seats covered isn't much. It does cost a bit more than just universal seat covers, but in my opinion, it is worth it.

[kartracer46]

If you have an LX interior with the split back pieces someone may have a set. You can ship the covers easily. All you have to do is remove the hog rings and install the covers then replace the hog rings. It's not a real difficult proceedure.

[bastille10]

Thanks! I'll check out the custom seat option. Its weird. The side panels of all the seats are perfect. Maybe they can just replace the center panels.

[sc72]

If you decide to change your seat covers with some from another car, throw them in the wash, you will be supprised how clean they will be.

[bastille10]

Thanks for all the advise. I'll probably troll the web for some custom covers.
Around Seattle any kind of upholstery work is incredibly expensive. I can get a set of covers for the front for around $150.00 a pair and the rear split bench for around the same on a couple of sites. As Johnny Cash once said
"one piece at a time..."

[Safety Guy]

Bastille, check out any local folks who may do sewing work on the side or part time to see what may be done cheaper. Look in local papers, local internet ads like CL, etc. Ask friends and family who may know someone who sews. You may be able to find better deals.

Karl

[BigWheel]

Let me know what you come up with. I took HOT ROD to a couple of shops today and now I'm back to looking at other options. Way too expensive to reupholster at a shop and Im not fond of universal slip (intended pun) covers.

[bastille10]

Hey BigWheel - Check out seatcoversunlimited.com The guy emailed me and said they can definitely do Festivas. He said their custom covers will fit like a glove. Probably around $300-350 for the whole set. I'll probably move on it. It looks like a good comprimise
between the universal cheapie recycled leotard covers and a full blown uphol$tery job

[kartracer46]

I miss my sheepskin covers, wish I knew where to buy another pair that good.

[BigWheel]

Hey BigWheel - Check out seatcoversunlimited.com The guy emailed me and said they can definitely do Festivas. He said their custom covers will fit like a glove. Probably around $300-350 for the whole set. I'll probably move on it. It looks like a good comprimise
between the universal cheapie recycled leotard covers and a full blown uphol$tery job

Looks like some good stuff too. Im going to dig into it some more. Thanks for the info and let me know what you get.