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WTB: seat covers or vinyl material for 67 LeSabre

Discussion in 'Interior City' started by colonel, Nov 25, 2016.

  1. colonel

    colonel Speedjunky

    Where would I be able to find vinyl material to repair the bench seat oft my 67 LeSabre Custom Convertible? Color is saddle, trim code is 423.
    None of the online places I went to seemed to have it, not to mention my local upholstery guy.

    Any ideas, please?
     
  2. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

  3. bostoncat68

    bostoncat68 Platinum Level Contributor

    You won't find pre-made covers for B-body Buicks-- it has to be custom fabricated. http://www.lebaronbonney.com/ is a reputable operation that might be able to assist with the vinyl fabric and/or replacement fabrication. Start by taking a couple of pictures of the texture/color to send via e-mail. I find this helps them look for both the "spec" match and potential alternatives based on what they see in the pics. They will send you samples that you can use to compare to the original. Of course, the new material will have the benefit of not having sat in a parking lot for the last 50 years -- you should expect the colors to be quite different even if the material is a great match.
     
  4. colonel

    colonel Speedjunky

    SMS was a good lead, at least they list the material of the desired trim code # on their website. I asked for a sample and wait to it. I found LeBaron Bonney on the web before and have already received their sample. It came within days but was completely off from what I need. I have gone back and will see what else they can come up with. Thanks to both of you for the advice. On a side note: would anybody know if other B-bodies like the Impala have the same interior material, colors and maybe even stich pattern? That would probably make finding stuff a lot easier. I couldnt find a trunk mat for the LeSabre and went with one for the Impalla instead. The pre-cut shape is somewhat ok (or can be made to be) but the houndstooth pattern fits perfectly the cardbord covers of the trunk hinges.
     
  5. colonel

    colonel Speedjunky

    Just to let y'all know: SMS's sample fits perfect, taking the fading in the color of the past 50 years into account. I'll get some of their stuff and take it to my upholstery guy. No, they don't make full seat covers...
     
  6. My3Buicks

    My3Buicks Buick Guru

    A good upholsterer should easily be able to recover your seats to factory look perfection. Fairly simple design and stitching. The biggest issue you may have is the new seats making everything else look drab. A good upholsterer should also be able to mix up a perfect match to the new interior and respray your door panels, etc if needed with like new results.
     
  7. RyanDTU

    RyanDTU New Member

    Just curious Speed junky, if you have found an answer to your question about seat covers from say an Impala potentially fitting your lesabre? I'm in the midst of restoring my '67 and had the same question as you. I purchased "custom tailor fitted" covers from Automotive Interiors, but they are not what I expected. They are no good. Was hoping maybe I could find someone out there that can confirm Impala seat covers would fit my LeSabre.
     
  8. cjp69

    cjp69 Gold Level Contributor

    I would think an Impala seat cover would fit, but wouldn't look correct for a Buick.
     
  9. RyanDTU

    RyanDTU New Member

    Thanks Chris!
    I know they're not likely the right stitch pattern but I'm okay with that. I'm just hoping to find something that fits and looks like a proper set of covers. I'm not fussy about the pattern. That said, I know some impalas had a dip down in the centre of the backseat...my LeSabre does not. I wonder if that's across all Impalas??
     
  10. red67wildcat

    red67wildcat Well-Known Member

    Most impalas had a dip down for rear seat speaker if not all of them

    No one makes "correct " out of the box seat covers for large Buicks in 67 that I'm aware of.
    Like earlier said a good upholstery company can make you a set ,probably your best bet
     

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