<VV> Reupholstering seats

[N. Joseph Potts]

The seats of a 68 are so different, I very much doubt 65 upholstery could be
made to fit (you asked the right question and, I think, in the right place).
I THINK there are pictures in the Clark's catalog from which this will be
evident to someone who has been cued, as you now have, that they are very
different. Many of us prefer the older design of seat. If you can still get
your 65 seats, or replacements for them, I'd suggest you reupholster THEM in
the 65 livery, and your car will be consistent with the rest of itself.
     On the other hand, if you prefer the 68 seats for any reason, you might
consider reupholstering the rear as 68, and gain at least consistency in the
upholstery department.
     I would think there would have been a REASON why those 68 seats you now
have were looking for a home. What do you suppose THEY got replaced with?

Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C

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[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org]On Behalf Of Greg Pirker
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2005 6:00 AM
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Subject: <VV> Reupholstering seats


Long time reader, first time poster.

I have been tinkering with a '65 Monza 110 convertible for some years.  I
had it to a body shop in 2000 for some body work and a new paint job
(Hamlin's in Bridgeville, PA.)  Vaughan Hamlin is a Corvair nut and offered
me a deal I could not refuse.  The bucket seats from my '65 were in sad
shape and he had two almost new seats in the attic of his shop from a '68.
He sold me the two seats for $50 and installed them while the car was at his
shop.  The upholstery design did not match, but there was not foam to be
seen anymore.  Good purchase I thought.

Now I would like to match the upholstery on the front bucket seats with the
rear seat.  The rear seat is still a '65.  My question is, can I buy the
material from Clarks for the front bucket seats for a '65 and expect them to
fit on the frame from the '68 seats I currently have?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanx in advance.

Greg Pirker
'65 Monza 110 Convertible - White w/ Black Interior