Sources for seat covers or upholstery kits?

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  1. Ofcalipka

    Ofcalipka New Member

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    Does anyone know of a reliable source to purchase seat covers or perhaps upholstery kits to reupholster the seats in a wagon?

    I have an ‘85 Ford LTD Crown Victoria and the seats are fading a bit but otherwise in good shape. The quotes I’m getting from the local upholstery shops near me are more than the value of the car for just one seat. I see plenty of reupholstery kits for trucks and sports cars as well as seat covers but nothing for my wagon so far. So far in fact the only option I’ve found is custom sheepskin at $1200 plus shipping which is far too much for me to spend on a seat cover. I remember 10 years ago or so they still had the universal fit split bench seat covers for older cars at the parts store and Walmart, I bought a bench seat cover for my then owned 1971 Ford F150. Someone must still manufacture the affordable covers for the older American cars out there.

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    OldFox Curmudgeon

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    If they are vinyl, you can buy cans of spray dye to match.
     
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    Unfortunately my seats are fabric. The burgundy red color velour type material. I was thinking about trying the Fabricoat fabric paint but I think a seat cover would be better.
     
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    Wow you'd think as long running and popular as these cars were someone would make/sell them but a quick search turned up on 78-79 covers.
     

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