<VV> Identifying bucket seats before ordering upholstery fromClark's

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Greg,

Do they have the original upholstery? If so, you could possibly identify
them via seat color. There were only three colors in '67-9. Black is the
only common color. Also, '67 has the "biscuit" design of the '66 seats,
while the '68-9 has the waffle design. The colors for '68 are medium
blue and gold, while '69 was medium green and dark blue.

Also, if you DO have the '69 medium green seats, would you be willing to
swap the hinge covers for black? I am in need of (specifically) a pair
of left side '69 green hinge covers.

-Mark

Greg Pirker wrote:
> 
> I had the body of my 65 'vert restored a number of years ago.  When I had
> this done, I was given the opportunity to replace my bucket seats (which
> were falling apart) with some mint seats from another model year (which I
> believe was a 68 'vert.)  Anywho, I contacted Clark's recently about getting
> upholstery from a 65 made to fit the frame of the seats I now own.  They
> said they could do so for an 20% surcharge and a no return policy.  My only
> issues is, I am not 100% sure which model year these seats came from.
> Before I plop down $500+ and have no hope of returning the seat upholstery,
> I was hoping someone could assist me in identifying the proper model year
> for my bucket seats.  Nothing in any of the tomes of knowledge I own is
> leading me one way or the other.
> 
> One other thought to throw out: if someone has seats from a 65 'vert and
> would be willing to barter/trade for seats from a '68 vert, that might be an
> option as well (depending on condition, etc.)
> 
> I can send photos if that would help.
> 
> Thanx in advance for your help
> 
> 
> Greg Pirker
> Pittsburgh, PA
> 
> 65 Monza convertible
> 110 HP Powerglide
>